Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach is located on a long, thin island off Florida's west coast, approximately 25 miles from both St. Petersburg and Tampa. Even though the trip from the mainland to the town is only a few minutes, you'll feel worlds away from the big-city atmosphere you're leaving behind. This laid-back neighborhood is known for its beautiful coastline – U.S. News ranks Clearwater Beach as one of Florida's best beaches – but there are also a number of other attractions worth seeing.

When you're not at the beach paddle boarding, riding Jet Skis, or parasailing, among other water sports activities, visit Clearwater Beach's historical theaters, parks, shopping districts, and casual beachfront restaurants. You should also pay a visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to see the attraction's well-known dolphin residents. If you enjoy sports, no trip to Philadelphia would be complete unless you saw the Philadelphia Phillies play at Spectrum Field during MLB's spring training season.