Overview

Hype:

Pier 60 features a 1,080-foot fishing pier and recreational park with a bait house, telescopes, and six covered pavilions. On the shore is one of largest beach playgrounds on the Gulf. "Sunsets at Pier 60," a Clearwater Beach tradition, offers a variety of crafts and entertainment from 6 - 9 p.m. each night. The beautiful view of the sunset makes for a perfect way to celebrate the end of the day. The park also features restrooms and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days of the year.

Time:

Fees: Optional shopping and busking tips

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Shopping
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Performance
  • Playground
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: https://www.sunsetsatpier60.com/p/buskers

Getting There

Navigate to 27.976539, -82.828510.

Location

Closest City or Region: Clearwater, Florida

Coordinates: 27.977592, -82.831034

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August 7, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Leah Kirkham, Mary Minchey, Sara Kenison,

Story

Tara and I took a bunch of the kids down to the pier to watch the sunset. We walked down the pier and looked at the crafts for sale. Then we watched a fire juggling act and an acrobatic act. At the fire act, Cooper sat down next to a complete stranger and snuggled on her arm.

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