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10 days on the Suncoast (The ultimate Florida beach road trip)

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What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 10 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Parking has to be the thing we complain about most when visiting Clearwater Beach.

This is probably the best dolphin sighting tour we have ever been on.

We both agreed that our favorite thing had to be that 1905 salad.

The beaches on Anamaria actually get even more beautiful as you head northward up the island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan a trip to Clearwater Beach without needing a vehicle if possible.
Book excursions in advance and be prepared for weather cancellations.
Visit Bean Point on Anna Maria Island for a secluded beach experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Parking costs and availability in Clearwater BeachUse ride services like Grouper Airport Express or plan trips without a vehicle.
Weather affecting outdoor activitiesCheck forecasts and have backup plans; excursions can often be rebooked.
Finding secluded beaches on Anna Maria IslandVisit Bean Point or smaller accesses like Oak Street, but arrive early for parking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best beach towns to visit on Florida's Suncoast?
QHow can I plan a 10-day beach road trip in the Tampa Bay area?
QWhat are the top activities and dining spots in Clearwater Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, and Anna Maria Island?

Port Highlights

Anna Maria Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Redboat Tours around Eggmont Key
Clearwater Beach3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Encounters with Dolphins nature tour (around $60)
Madeira Beach3 Happy Bacon
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Welcome to Florida’s Suncoast, home to America’s softest white-sand beaches, most vibrant sunsets, and for many - the ultimate Florida beach road trip. We recently spent 10 days visiting Tampa Bay’s best beach towns in the Northern Suncoast and each has its own unique vibes, amazing views and mouth watering meals. We’re beginning this sun-drenched journey in Clearwater Beach, stopping through Madeira Beach, Treasure Island & St Pete Beach, before ending in Anna Maria Island. Which destination is going on your Florida bucket list? #explorcation #florida #roadtrip #gulfcoast #beach Thank you to everyone who hosted us during our time along the Gulf Coast: Madeira Beach: • Hubbard’s Marina: 5-hr ½ Day Fishing Trip, Friendly Fisherman Restaurant & Sunset Cruise - Visit https://www.hubbardsmarina.com to book your next fishing trip, sunset or dolphin cruise, ferry to Egmont or Shell Key or pirate ship. - Subscribe to @HubbardsMarina here: https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsMarina • Florida Tiki Tours: Big Party Tiki Boat - Visit https://www.floridatikitours.com to book a trip on one of their tiki boats. Treasure Island: • Bilmar Beach Resort - the rooms here have easy beach access and incredible views of the Gulf! - Visit https://www.bilmarbeachresort.com to book your own getaway. • Suncoast Sailing: Sunset Sail - Visit https://sailsuncoast.com to book your own sailing experience today. Anna Maria Island: • Captain Logan Bystrom with Red Boat Tours AMI: AMI & Egmont Key Boat Tour - visit @redboattoursami on Instagram for more information their tour options - call 941-713-7297 to book a tour with Red Boat AMI - call 941-713-1265 to book a fishing charter with Captain Logan Bystrom -- Affiliate Disclosure: If you purchase an item or service using one of our links or discount codes, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We are not contracted with any brand or service to promote or endorse products or services unless otherwise stated in the video description or within the video itself. Our gear & favorite items: - Blue Sleeveless Swing Dress: https://quince.yt.link/UNYGSX9 - Google Phone: https://amzn.to/4r0qYYB - Vlogging Camera: https://amzn.to/4bEC68K - Action Camera: https://amzn.to/4r0snyi - Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/4avhkaB - Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3NRGlnI - Jamie’s Necklace: https://amzn.to/4rqKfSI - Skylar’s Travel Fan: https://amzn.to/4az1SKz - Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/explorcation 📦Shop our Merch: https://explor-cation.com -- How to support us for FREE: ✉️ Sign up for our Monthly-ish Newsletter: https://explor-cation.com/en-usd/pages/newsletter 👉 Connect on Social Media: - IG: https://www.instagram.com/explor_cation/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/explorcation 🔔 Subscribe & turn the notifications on 📺 Watch more episodes 👍 Leave comments, like, hype and share videos you enjoy -- Timeline: 00:00: Welcome to Florida's Suncoast 01:00: Clearwater Beach 30:55: Madeira Beach 52:25: Treasure Island 01:21:16: St Pete Beach 01:44:17: Anna Maria Island -- Disclaimer: Our videos are made for entertainment purposes and any recommendation made in our videos is our personal opinion from our research and experiences. Videos posted on this channel are our sole intellectual property. No content, nor any portion thereof, may be reproduced or distributed without our expressed written consent. -- Stock Videos Credits: All stock videos in this episode courtesy of Canva Pro Music Credits: All music in this episode courtesy of Epidemic Sound and the Youtube Audio Library.