Beaches Near Clearwater, Florida

12 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

9 with Good water quality 2 counties

Clearwater is home to one of America's top-rated beaches, with powdery white sand and calm Gulf waters. Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Park, and Caladesi Island State Park are all within 10-15 minutes, making it one of the easiest Florida cities for a quick beach day.

All Beaches by Distance from Clearwater

GOOD

Clearwater Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

2 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Sand Key Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

2 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

Caladesi Island State Park

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

5 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Indian Rocks Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

6 mi

25 CFU

 MODERATE

Honeymoon Island State Park

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

8 mi

49 CFU

 GOOD

Madeira Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

12 mi

22 CFU

 GOOD

Treasure Island Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

14 mi

25 CFU

 MODERATE

Ben T. Davis Beach

Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

15 mi

37 CFU

 GOOD

Picnic Island Beach

Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

17 mi

10 CFU

 GOOD

St. Pete Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

17 mi

14 CFU

 MODERATE

Davis Islands Beach

Hillsborough County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

21 mi

48 CFU

 GOOD

Fort De Soto Park Beach

Pinellas County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

24 mi

18 CFU

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Water Quality Near Clearwater

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Clearwater. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.