A visit to Pier 60 on the island of Clearwater Beach is guaranteed to be a fun and inexpensive time for anyone. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Pier 60 offers beautiful views, excellent fishing and fun activities.
For those who love fishing, the best kept secret in Florida is Pier 60. Pier 60 extends several hundred feet into the Gulf of Mexico and is open to fishermen 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. It even has a full bait house that rents and sells fishing gear, live bait, snacks and drinks. The $8 fee for adults includes all day fishing privileges and no fishing license is required. Use of a rod and reel is $8 and the bait house sells bait.
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Surrounding the pier is an array of activities. In addition to one of the most beautiful sugar-white sand beaches in the world, the pier is located in the middle of fun dining, shopping, and entertainment of all kinds. The pavilion us usually playing music and there is a large playground area for the kids.
Each evening, the spectacular sunsets are accompanied the free family event, the Pier 60 Sunset Festival. On your way to the end of the pier, artisans, crafters, street performers and live musical entertainment are everywhere. 50 cents buys you access to the end of the pier for a front seat view of the sunset. Enjoy watching the fishermen, pelicans and fish as you wait. If you are lucky, you may see dolphins!
More Pier 60 stories:
» Fishing for fun, savings on a Florida vacation
» Pier 60 Park
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- Pier 60 Clearwater Florida
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- Entrance – Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60
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- The Pier 60 Playground on the beach is a very popular part of the Pier 60 experience.
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- Fishermen on Clearwater’s Pier 60
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- A Beautiful Pier 60 Sunset
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- A Young Man poses with his catch
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