Clearwater Beach ranks #1 once again on America's Top 25 Beaches You will be met with exquisite sunsets, white sandy beaches, blue waters, incredible shopping, cultural museums and world-class dining - all along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. This resort is just 25 minutes from the Tampa Airport, with easy access to I-75, Tampa, Sarasota and St. Petersburg, and only an hour's drive to Orlando. Lounge, play and soak up rays while you explore the incredible underwater coral formations of the Gulf. Rent a sailboat, surf the waves or go fishing. Enjoy nature trails, sports fields and playgrounds, or have a picnic and relax with your toes in the sand.