Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach : 1 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, 33767

Just across the Memorial Causeway from downtown Clearwater, Clearwater Beach's 2.5-mile shore stretches from north to south. Its white sand stretches nearly uninterrupted along the Gulf of Mexico.The shore provides access to countless water sports -- jet-skiing, WaveRunners, parasailing, dolphin …

John's Pass Village and Boardwalk

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North Pinellas beaches : 150 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, 33708

Located along the waterfront as you enter Madeira Beach from the south, this popular Tampa Bay tourist attraction features restaurants, shopping, personal watercraft rentals, fishing charter boats and just about any other Florida tourist activity you can imagine. It's a great place to take visit …

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Editor's pick

Tarpon Springs : 20 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, 34689

When Greek immigrants first settled in the area, they found the waters off Tarpon Springs to be rich with highly sought-after sponges. Now the area is the focal point of local Greek culture and dining. Walk along colorful Dodecanese Boulevard, winding through the shops that smell of the unique n …

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Editor's pick

Spring Hill / West Hernando : 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, 34606

Florida's only spring-fed water park with live mermaids, white sandy beach, flume rides, beach volleyball, river rides, kiddie pool area and Buccaneer Bay.