Brightwater Travel Guide
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
Popular places to visit
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
When you visit John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, a popular shopping spot in Madeira Beach, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, a popular beach in St. Petersburg - Clearwater.
Clearwater Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clearwater Beach during your trip to Clearwater Beach? Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Fort De Soto Park
Admire the vestiges of the fortress, bring your kids to the pirate ship playground and relax on the beaches of this archipelago.
Salvador Dali Museum
Browse the surrealistic masterpieces of a world-famous Spanish painter in a remarkable building that perfectly suits the style of the art exhibits.
Vinoy Park
While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment.
Things to do
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
StarLite Majesty Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
2 Hour Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida
Mega Bite Dolphin Tour Boat in Clearwater Beach
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
Top hotels in Brightwater
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
"Very clean hotel with very helpful staff! Great location, in walking distance to all sorts of restaurants. Loved our stay!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
"Hotel outdated, view from balcony room not worth it, you mostly see the terrace of the bottoms floor, we were there Wednesday through Saturday and not once did they make our bed, just changed twice our towels. Staff was not friendly, only Adam was nice from pool bar. Not pleased at all and would ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Opal Sands Resort
"We enjoyed the pool. There were plenty of chairs around the pool. The pool had a walk inside for my six-year-old. The pool was large. The staff around the pool was very helpful and gave us ice cream. The kids enjoyed that. There was also a connect for and cornhole next to the pool on a field. The ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound
"Everything was awesome"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
"I had to request room service every day. I think staff were busy. Room was ok, great view, TV is outdated, furniture is old and my son possibly had bed bugs bites. Extra frustrating that I was charged 400$ for smoking detector, which nobody investigated. My family ( including a small child) just ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Suites
"In a noisy, chaotic spot, do not expect relaxation. This is not really much the fault of the hotel but we did have the misfortune of being located next to a parking garage where there was a couple impromptu car meets (fml). Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed using the gym and the hotel breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Brightwater
Pass-a-Grille
Pass-a-Grille is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches or Merry Pier.
Downtown St. Petersburg
Downtown St. Petersburg is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Tampa Bay and Palladium Theater.
Sand Key
If you're spending some time in Sand Key, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Belleair Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sunset Beach.
Don Cesar
Don Cesar might not have many top sights, but Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and Splash Island Water Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
