Best Beach Daytrip to West Coast

[Beth P]

I am looking for a 2 hour or so daytrip to the Clearwater area. Would like a beach where there is easy parking (willing to pay!), restrooms and a restaurant/bar nearby; from an easy walk on the beach would be great. Anyone have a suggestion? Are there any resorts in the area that will let you purchase a day pass to use their beach and chairs?

[Bogie Shooter]

Some previous threads on beach trips.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/good-ocean-beach-simple-day-trip-127436/
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-non-villages-discussion-93/great-day-st-pete-beach-116694/
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/how-often-do-you-get-visit-ocean-gulf-114074/
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/what-some-fun-interesting-day-trips-you-can-make-villages-10179/

[villager]

Clearwater Beach definitely matches all your needs and wants.

[eweissenbach]

Clearwater Beach definitely matches all your needs and wants.

There ya go!

[SALYBOW]

Clearwater near Pier 611 has everything you mentioned.

[GoldenHurricane]

My favorite is the Don Cesar on St. Pete Beach.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_CeSar

[Chi-Town]

Try Treaure Island.

[jnieman]

Maybe a little further but Anna Maria Island has lots of public beaches and the beach is white sand.