Casual Beach Days, Clearwater for Locals, Drinks for Two

Sand Key State Park is a 95 acre waterfront park featuring a white sandy beach that is consistently rated as one of the top beaches in the US. Located at the northern tip of the Sand Key Barrier Island, Sand Key Park is just south of Clearwater Beach. It is an expansive beach, large enough to feel un-crowded on most days. The waters are usually calm, so you can enjoy swimming and rafting. This is a pristine beach, and a splendid travel getaway.

	Another nice weekend at Sand Key Beach. This view is facing south, and shows the condominiums that lie just south of the beach.
	A playful group of wave runners make their way through Clearwater Pass Bridge, which leads to Sand Key Beach.
	Kids enjoy a day of play in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
	This is a view of the modern skyline of condominiums south of Sand Key Beach.
	The whole family will enjoy a ride on Captain Memo's ship. Reservations can be made in Clearwater Beach, just a short distance from Sand Key Beach.
	Throw in your line, and enjoy fishing in Sand Key Beach park. The waters around the park offer many tasty treats including red fish, sea trout, and flounder.
	This is a view of the Clearwater Pass Bridge, and a few of the thousands of watercraft that pass under it each day.
	While you may arrive at the park by car, many locals use their boats to go over to the island for an afternoon of play.
	Sand Key Park has showers, restrooms, concessions, and metered parking. There are also covered picnic areas, a paw playground, and wonderful views of the Gulf.
	With around two thousand feet of patrolled waterfront, the beach is a safe swimming area for the kids.