An April 2003 trip to Clearwater by Jaysour
Quote: This was our first family trip after the birth of our daughter. Clearwater was a perfect choice with the beautiful beaches, shops, and nature spots all within a couple of miles of where we stayed.
Overview
Also take in the many sights in and around Clearwater, such as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Botanical Gardens to name a few.
I would suggest with young children to bring plenty of sunscreen. Sun can get pretty intense starting in late morning through to late evening.
By having a rental car, families can take in the sights of areas around Clearwater such as Orlando (Disney and Sea World), which is only a 2-hour highway drive, as well as some of the other costal cities such as Fort Myers or St. Petersburg.
Hotel
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 15, 2004
Best Western Sea Wake Beach Resort 691 South Gulfview Boulevard Clearwater, Florida 33767 (727) 443-7652
Restaurant
Crabby Bills 37 Causway Boulevard Clearwater, Florida 33767 (727) 442-2163
Attraction | "Sea World"
Parking was a breeze. We got there about 45 minutes after the park opened and we were able to park about 5 minutes’ walking distance from the entrance.
The employees and cartoon characters are friendly and patient if you want a picture or something.
The rides and animal shows are quite a bit of fun and enjoyable for all ages.
The eating areas left a little bit to be desired. Of course, food is on the high side, but the eating facilities were not very clean. We had to pass four open tables because they were full of discarded food and actually one table had ants all over it. Not very appealing.
So other than that, we had a blast and it was a fun-filled day in Orlando. Needless to say, it was a quiet ride back to Clearwater, as my daughter had a full day.
SeaWorld Orlando 7007 Sea World Drive Orlando, Florida 32821 (800) 327-2424
Jaysour Maryville, Illinois