Looking for Clearwater/Tampa advice

[draybook]

We're headed down to the WDW area from April 1-6. We're going to go to Clearwater for one day to try the west coast beaches. What are some of the beaches you enjoy on that side of Florida? I was looking at Honeymoon Island Beach and that whole stretch. And I'm really looking for a nice beachside place to eat with the family. Nothing major or fancy, just looking for some good grub waterside with the kiddos. I was looking at Woody's Waterfront down in St. Pete Beach. Has anyone been there before? It looks pretty cool and is right on the water. Thanks for any info you can provide!

 

[G00fyDad]

Frenchy's at Clearwater is nice.

FRENCHY'S ROCKAWAY GRILL, Clearwater - Clearwater Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, Clearwater: See 5,499 unbiased reviews of Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #39 of 652 restaurants in Clearwater.

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[deeevo]

Woody's is ok, plenty of other places down Gulf Blvd. Caddy's on Treasure Island is cool and right on the beach. Our best beaches are over the Skyway in my opinion. Anna Maria, Siesta Key and my favorite Nokomis on Casey's Key but that is a hike from Clearwater.

 

[draybook]

Frenchy's at Clearwater is nice.

FRENCHY'S ROCKAWAY GRILL, Clearwater - Clearwater Beach - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, Clearwater: See 5,499 unbiased reviews of Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #39 of 652 restaurants in Clearwater.

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That looks pretty cool and it's right there where we'll be so no need to travel further. Excellent, and thanks!

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I second Caddy's but this place in Saint Pete Beach is great too.

Historic Hurricane Seafood Restaurant in Pass-A-Grille, St Pete Beach

The Hurricane Seafood Restaurant, a Landmark in St Pete Beach for Over 30 Year Located in the Heart of Historic Pass-A-Grille

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I will also say if the Tampa Rays are playing, it's worth catching a game. Is the stadium the best...no...but it is unique.
And the Sea Bird Sanctuary in Indian Shores is pretty cool too.

 

[draybook]

We didn't make it to Clearwater but we chose to go to Cocoa again instead. We had a good time and we left just in time, as it started raining as we were loading up the car to leave. We plan on making it down to Tampa in September, so hopefully, we get there next time.