Highlights
Free public beach access with guarded swim zones, restrooms, playgrounds, volleyball nets and a wide promenade. Pier 60 Park hours typically 06:00—21:00.
About this experience
Sugar-soft sand, clear Gulf water, and a nightly sunset show. Clearwater Beach is open 24/7; lifeguards are on duty daily 10:00—17:00 (towers staffed seasonally). Pier 60 Park sits in the middle with a long fishing pier and the free Sunsets at Pier 60 festival most evenings.
What's included
- Free public beach access with guarded swim zones, restrooms, playgrounds, volleyball nets and a wide promenade. Pier 60 Park hours typically 06:00—21:00.
- Sunsets at Pier 60: nightly artisan & street-performer festival from ~2 hours before until ~2 hours after sunset (weather permitting).
Who it's for
- All ages: families, couples, solo beach walkers. Beach wheelchairs available; ask lifeguards or see city page.
What you'll do
- Park or ride the Jolley Trolley to the beach → swim near a lifeguard tower → stroll to Pier 60 for sunset and the nightly festival.
Before you go
- No alcohol on Clearwater’s public beaches; no fires/camping; no fishing inside designated swim areas. Service animals only in bathing areas. Obey beach-flag warnings.
- Parking in city beach lots is typically $3.50/hour during operating hours (06:00—23:00); use pay stations or app. Lots/garages listed on the city site.
Good to know
- The beach can be windy; operations at the pier/festival may pause for weather.
- Getting around: Jolley Trolley North/South Beach routes connect the whole strip and beyond for a few dollars.
Why this is worth it
Free, guarded, and lively at sunset—show up late afternoon, catch golden hour, then hang for Pier 60’s nightly festival.