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Haven't taken a vacation in years, thinking Clearwater in February.

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October 18, 2023, 12:01 PM
rainman64
Haven't taken a vacation in years, thinking Clearwater in February.
I have some friends that live there to stay with.

I am going to catch lobsters scuba diving. Maybe some spearfishing.

But other than that, what is there to do?
Suggestions?
Maybe a restaurant or two?
Photographic spots to visit for pictures?
SF members to meet for dinner one night?


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October 18, 2023, 01:14 PM
HRK
Weather should be nice, cooler temps, you'll want to use sunscreen too.

Been a while since I've been to Clearwater, they do have a nice aquarium.

https://www.cmaquarium.org/?ut...s&utm_medium=listing

Last time we were there was for a wedding at the Clearwater Hyatt, so we didn't get out for dining.
October 18, 2023, 01:54 PM
Cookster
One of my cousins and her husband had a condo in a high-rise across the street from the beach.

I cannot remember the names of any of the beach front restaurants / bars that we went to but the seafood sandwiches, tacos and dishes were excellent at all of them.

I believe that the Grouper Sandwich is their ‘thing’ down there with everyone claiming to make the best one.

Bring mirrored sunglasses to the beach to discretely observe the local scenery! Big Grin


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October 18, 2023, 03:57 PM
nosticks
Good luck on the scuba diving and lobster catching. The water is so murky you'll be happy just to see your hand in front of your face.


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October 18, 2023, 04:22 PM
rainman64
@nosticks
I have a friend who does it regularly, so I am aware it is murky.
You just have to know where to get the tickle stick.

He catches his limit....


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October 18, 2023, 04:29 PM
6guns
Not too far is Tampa and St Pete. Check out Ybor City in Tampa. It's a blast! Like Bourbon St in FL.

Dali museum in St Pete.




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October 18, 2023, 08:06 PM
Edmond
Check out this steakhouse: https://www.bascoms.com/phone/index.html

Ybor City if you like cigars. I’ve spent some time there Big Grin

Have to go to the beach.


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October 18, 2023, 09:05 PM
MikeinNC
I’m from Tampa. The water is murky, but going off shore it gets clearer. Google maps will show you good restaurants.

Last time I was there we stayed in Madeira beach. (Between St. Pete + Clearwater) The Don Cesar is a big coral colored hotel in St. Pete that mom and dad have fond memories of. Plenty of places to eat-just drive and stop in at one. We actually enjoyed the Buba Gump Co. at Johns Pass.

Enjoy.



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October 18, 2023, 09:11 PM
CQB60
For eats, Columbia restaurant in Sand Key. Just south of Clearwater beach. Cuban cuisine at its finest.


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October 18, 2023, 09:14 PM
rangemaster
Another vote here for Ybor. The Cuban restaurants there are fantastic.

Parking enforcement in Clearwater are forkin nazis so be careful with that.
October 19, 2023, 07:00 AM
Powers77
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