No animals on the public bathing beach, service animals excepted. Dogs are allowed on a leash on the sand north of Somerset Street only; this is not a dog beach and they must stay leashed.
No alcohol or other intoxicants are permitted on Clearwater's public beaches.
No fires, bonfires or unpermitted fireworks are allowed on Clearwater Beach.
No tents, shacks or other temporary shelters may be set up on the beach.
Smoking is prohibited on the beach.
No fishing from public beaches inside any designated swim area. Fish outside the swim zone or from Pier 60.
Metal detectors are allowed by permit only. Nothing may be removed from the beach, including sand, plants and rocks.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information · checked 2026-09-08. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Clearwater Beach: No animals on the public bathing beach, service animals excepted. Dogs are allowed on a leash on the sand north of Somerset Street only; this is not a dog beach and they must stay leashed. Not allowed at Clearwater Beach: alcohol, fires & grills, tents & shade, smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, fishing, metal detecting. Checked against City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information on 2026-09-08. Rules we have not verified for Clearwater Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.