Is Clearwater Or Tampa Better?

Clearwater is better than Tampa if you like coastal towns & beaches. Tampa FL is better is the like the big city feel or larger metropolitan areas. When you consider Clearwater Beach as part of Clearwater FL in my opinion the decision between Tampa and Clearwater is an easy one.

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Clearwater and Tampa Family Friendly Activities

While Tampa may have more attractions and be the larger city Clearwater Beach Florida is the clear winner here. Both Tampa and Clearwater offer many things but, how can you be more family friendly than a beachfront hotel and Clearwater offers than and certainly has the nicest beach. Tampa does have some beaches, you probably just haven't heard of them. One is Davis beach on the south side of Davis Islands.

Here are some more areas that Clearwater beach wins other than the best beaches. Far more outdoor adventures and outdoor activities, more natural beauty and marine life, water sports and it is safer being in a small town.

Why Tampa Florida and Who Would Prefer It?

Culture lovers that are attracted to Tampa and Clearwater Beach Florida are vastly different. One probably is familiar with the song Margaritaville or maybe even Jan and Dean. The other who will like downtown Tampa feels as they are more socially sophisticated. Downtown Tampa wins when it comes to museums, a lively nightlife and a rich history.

Fun Activities in Tampa Bay?

Busch Gardens, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more beautiful parks are found in Tampa Bay. When it comes to professional sports teams then it is obvious who is the winner between Tampa and Clearwater. Also, the Tampa FL area is just so much larger. If you have not heard of Ybor City on the east side of downtown Tampa then you are possibly missing out.

Ybor City is known as the cigar capital and also has a rich history. That being said now it is known for its food which is excellent. Ybor City is though to be the home of the first Cuban Sandwich but it has certainly evolved to be much more than that.

The primary tourist attractions here are the vibrant nightlife, party lifestyle and music venues all within walking distance of one another. It is not much of a family vacation destination in my opinion compared to others in the Tampa Bay area.

Fun Activities In Clearwater Beach & Clearwater Florida

I really like the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. It seems more interactive than the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. The Florida Aquarium just seems like another tourist trap next to the cruise terminal. I think both are fairly expensive but the children really love the dolphins even though they don't remember the movie.

The Elephant In The Room, The Beautiful White Sand Beach & Gulf Coast

If I had my choice then I would fly into Tampa International Airport and make that 20 minute drive from the Tampa Airport to Clearwater Beach and never leave. I absolutely love the gulf coast and not just for a beach vacation. One thing St Pete Beach has in common with Clearwater is the smaller beach town feel. You aren't surprised when someone is kind or even says hello. Visit Tampa and you will know what I mean. Then visit downtown Clearwater and you will feel the difference, and the afternoon sea breeze.