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Clearwater St. Pete airport - Clearwater
Clearwater St. Pete airport

We stayed overnight one night in Clearwater right by the airport. This was the view from our hotel window. We ate dinner at one restaurant. The next day we started out for Jacksonville via Ocala

I have little or no sense of Clearwater's identity. The City webpage says

Literally translated "Clear Water" from the native Indian "Pocotopaug", the area was named for its abundant fresh springs along the shore. Settled by colonists in the mid-1830s, it was not until the 1890s that Clearwater gained a reputation as a resort community.

Located on a high bluff, it is the county seat of Pinellas County, and is the 'gateway' to the west coast beaches.

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House of China Restaurant - Clearwater Near the Airport Restaurants (2)

I did not eat here because I didn't feel like Chinese, but this restaurant is right near the Sleep Inn and the airport.... more travel advice

Front door - Clearwater Flagler's Helper Restaurants (2)

This was a very fancy restaurant with cloth napkins and multiple waiters. It also appeared to cater mostly to business... more travel advice

Free Breakfast - Clearwater Free Breakfast Hotels (3)

I have not stayed at this Hampton Inn. I like them because they usually have a very good breakfast and a pool (usually... more travel advice

Sign at night - Clearwater Airport Hotel Hotels (3)

I have not stayed at this hotel, but it was next to the restaurant where we ate. It is near the airport. more travel advice

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    ZenGator's Profile Photo
    Jun 28, 2005 at 6:43 PM

    The St. Pete/Clearwater airport isn't actually in Clearwater and is also nowhere near places where people visit (ie, the beach).

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