Is parking free in Clearwater?

Parking Hours For Coachman Park and the Harbor Marina Parking Lot #11: parking is enforced everyday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., including holidays and weekends. For all other downtown areas, parking rates are in effect 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. All other times are no charge, except where posted.



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Clearwater Beach's shoreline boasts white sand, turquoise water and proximity to downtown's hotels, restaurants and attractions, making it one of the area's most popular beaches to visit.

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Car Not (Necessarily) Required Clearwater Beach is a walking community. This means a car is not a necessity, unless you want to leave the beach area for other activities, such as visiting Busch Gardens. Car rentals in Florida are relatively inexpensive (use the site AutoSlash to find good deals).

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Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates.

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Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round!

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Any day of the week, drivers can park at the Clearwater City Hall without charge and hop on the Jolley Trolley or Suncoast Beach Trolley to Clearwater Beach. The service, offered by Pinellas County's transit agency, operates: Monday – Thursday: Every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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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.

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There are several options to take public transportation in St. Pete/Clearwater including trolleys and ferries such as the Jolley Trolley, Suncoast Beach Trolley, Free Rides Clearwater Beach, Clearwater Ferry, Downtown Looper, Central Avenue Looper, Cross Bay Ferry and Coast Bike Share St. Pete.

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No alcohol is permitted on Clearwater's public beaches.

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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.

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Any day of the week, drivers can park at the Clearwater City Hall without charge and hop on the Jolley Trolley or Suncoast Beach Trolley to Clearwater Beach. The service, offered by Pinellas County's transit agency, operates: Monday – Thursday: Every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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For many, the best time to visit Clearwater Florida is between the months of October and December. That's because these milder autumn months bring with them less humidity and fewer tourist crowds. What's more, many of the key attractions and leisure activities are still very much open for business!

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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.

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Walking along the shoreline of Clearwater Beach is the perfect activity for locals and visitors alike.

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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.

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Clearwater Beach and its pier are free to visit 24 hours a day. However, the pier's vendors and performers are only on-site from 6 to 9 p.m. daily.

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