No alcohol is permitted on Clearwater's public beaches.
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Clearwater, FL - The drinking age might be 21, but on Clearwater Beach, no one is supposed to consume any alcohol. Drinking beer or any other type of alcohol beverage on the beach is a city ordinance violation. Violators can be given a $113 ticket.
You can be cited for consuming alcohol or possessing alcohol on streets, sidewalks, in parking lots or on beaches throughout the state. An open container can be an open bottle or can, flask, cup, or glass containing any amount of alcohol.
Different beaches have different rules, but here is the recently updated list of how to enjoy the beach responsibly: Clearwater Beach - No alcohol is permitted on public beaches. Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island - No alcohol is permitted. Belleair Beach - No alcohol is permitted.
It is good news that late night walks are permitted on the beach. It preserves the chance to have those special moments. Be very aware that at night during spring and summer the beach is a sea turtle nesting habitat.
Clearwater Beach is generally considered safe at night, but it's best to take precautionary steps like avoiding walking around alone, especially in high-risk areas like Greenwood.
- Drinking alcohol is prohibited on most Tampa Bay beaches. Violators can be ticketed, but most police officials will begin with a warning and ask you to pour out your alcoholic drink. Though if you're 21 years or older and still want to consume booze on the sand, there are a few Tampa Bay beaches you can drink at!
Arrive very early – 7-8 am or earlier – to get the best public parking. I highly recommend staying at a Clearwater Beach hotel with parking or staying at a nearby town and taking the trolley or Clearwater Beach Ferry for lower parking cost and less hassle.
Beachy Dance ClubsPete/Clearwater have tons of spots where you can dance the night away – in the sand, if you want to. In Treasure Island's Sunset Beach area, Ka'Tiki is a beacon for denizens of the local music scene (though touring bands show up as well).