Pier 60
About
Travelers flock to Pier 60 to stroll along this iconic fishing pier. Since Clearwater Beach is a west-facing beach, it’s a popular spot to catch the sunset. There’s even a nightly sunset celebration featuring performances by musicians, firebreathers, dancers, and more. Get a ticket to walk along the farthest end of the pier and spot pelicans circling the sky. You can buy handicrafts from street vendors and listen to live music along the way. Stay at a waterfront hotel to enjoy Clearwater Beach to the fullest and discover all the great restaurants and shops around the beach. – Tripadvisor
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

Top ways to experience Pier 60 and nearby attractions

The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Clearwater Beach
Reach out directly
See what travellers are saying
  • CraftBeers
    Plano, Texas26,779 contributions
    I'm torn on how to write this review
    There is a review recently called "It's a Pier, right?" That sums up my feelings. However, I tend to think this visit is not just the pier. It's also the beach, the stores, restaurant and play areas. If you fold those into the visit with the pier, it is pretty cool. I would make this a stop not to miss. The Pier itself is kind of boring. Paying $5.00 to walk out to the end doesn't create a better experience. Stopping at the gate is good enough unless you plan to fish.
    Visited October 2022
    Written 6 January 2023
  • R.Y.
    1 contribution
    What a HUGE Waterslide on the beach
    The amazing sunsets and tranquility are priceless. Next to the pier 60 is the GIANT Waterslide and Bungee trampoline, I love that it is family friendly and activities for all ages right on the beach. This is truly an incredible beach. and great for any vacation.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 6 February 2023
  • goldham23
    Kennewick, Washington107 contributions
    Birds of prey
    The pier views are amazing, there is a store in the center, super convenient. We had gotten ice cream before heading out the end. While I was standing watching view. A bird flew down next to my fave while taking a bite of my ice cream and knocked it out of my hand. Super craziness. Should do a better job of pest control. Other then that was pretty nice. They did have pelicans living at the end of the dock.. should do clean up of bird poo all over.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 February 2023
  • ellsee74
    Northern Kentucky, Kentucky250 contributions
    Wonderful Area to View the Sunset1
    Had to experience the beach while we were in Clearwater. Parked at Surf and Sand for $20 all day. Public parking is unbelievable. These people must get there at 7 a.m. Enjoyed the beach and the walk on Pier 60. Great experience.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 15 February 2023
  • Jeff A
    Hutchinson, Kansas165 contributions
    Nice walk out on the pier
    We enjoyed the Pier 60 experience. Went early in the evening with plans to watch the sunset and got so much more The pier is full of vendors selling their items which was really nice, lots of things to choose from and look at. About midway there is a gate and you can go beyond to the end of the pier for $1....do it ...you get some amazing sunset views and there are lots of fisherman out trying their luck. Great picture opportunities and sunset views.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 31 March 2023
  • Jason
    Indianapolis, Indiana247 contributions
    Great Pier
    Cool environment with large Pelicans hanging around and people snagging unique fish out of the ocean. Pay the extra $1.00 and go out to the furthest point and relax on a bench or people watch. Great break from the hustle and bustle of Spring Break and traffic etc.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 April 2023
  • Joshua L
    Chester, Virginia29 contributions
    They had his name!
    Fun vibe and great views. The first part of the pier was filled with art and craft vendors. Very unique, and we actually found a bracelet maker that had a bracelet with our son's name on it...first time ever. The second part of the pier was for fishing and enjoying the views, and again, it did not disappoint. Pier is clean, and most of the people are friendly. We actually went there multiple time during our vacation.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 April 2023
  • Lia H
    Bogota, Colombia1,094 contributions
    One of the prettiest
    We came here after reading all the reviews on TA. The beach is absolutely one of the prettiest beaches I have seen. It is so wide, that there is plenty of room for everyone not to be all crowded in. The sand is white, the water was perfect, plenty of space to move around. Some vendors all around, live music, a food mart, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Loved it. We went at 6 pm so the heat wasn't so bad and it was just right. Loved it and it is a must!!!!!!
    Visited July 2023
    Written 17 July 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions

4.5
4,781 reviews
Excellent
2,417
Very good
1,509
Average
655
Poor
146
Terrible
54

Sunshine Wrecker
Clearwater, FL4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Pier is nice and clean. There are kids activites including bouncy house shaped like a shark and a nice park. This is a great place to unwind when you want to explore
Written 7 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

slstraveller
Panama City, Panama131 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
You have to stop and enjoy the view from the pier. Is very nice, good ambiance. Good spot for the sunset too. A mandatory spot to visit if you go to Clearwater, FL
Written 6 November 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Vicki
Jensen Beach, FL8 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Great pier to walk with kids. Really wide with plenty of room on each side and multiple places to stop and sit or take pictures. Best of all, it is free and not too long of a walk to the end! Looked like some fishing was going on too.
Written 5 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Craig B
birmingham20 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The cabanas and sun loungers are relatively expensive and the people taking the money take your details on a pad. At this point, there is a selection to tip just for taking money off you. Tip for this, tip for that😞
Written 31 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Beachcomb_33
Eaton, OH714 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Nice pier that is worth checking out. My favorite part was seeing the pelicans. Great views. There is a nice shop that has snacks, souvenirs, and fishing gear. There is a small fee to enter. There are a couple of shops just before entering or exiting. Nice palm tree lined path going up to the pier. At night, the pier sets up vendors selling all sorts of stuff. Worth checking out. Enjoy!
Written 14 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

beachlover65
Peoria, IL690 contributions
Aug 2023
Great place to watch the sunsets. Totally worth the $1.00 entry to go completely out on the pier and they have a nice little gift shop.
Written 9 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

TheTravelGirl525
WV182 contributions
Jul 2023
I cannot say we were super impressed by Pier 60. We mistakenly first visited on a Sunday morning - and there just was not much going on. However, we did enjoy all the local shops and restaurants. The area was a lot of fun. We returned on Sunday evening and the area was much more lively. Vendors start setting up a couple hours before sunset. Some of the vendors were great - nice jewelry and gifts; however others were cheap and gimmicky. I would go back if close by and a visit would be convenient but not if it was out of the way. We also did not pay the $1 to go to the end of the pier since we don't fish.
Written 1 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Lia H
Bogota, Colombia1,094 contributions
Jul 2023
We came here after reading all the reviews on TA. The beach is absolutely one of the prettiest beaches I have seen. It is so wide, that there is plenty of room for everyone not to be all crowded in. The sand is white, the water was perfect, plenty of space to move around. Some vendors all around, live music, a food mart, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Loved it. We went at 6 pm so the heat wasn't so bad and it was just right. Loved it and it is a must!!!!!!
Written 18 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

MrSilk
CORAOPOLIS93 contributions
Jun 2023
Took a walk down to Pier 60 and I was not impressed. Read lots of good reviews but I felt unsafe there. Homeless sleeping in the park, pan handlers, lots of unsavory characters leering at you. Couldn't what to get out of there and back to the safety of my hotel.
Written 3 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Deborah D
4 contributions
Jun 2023
We went out to the end of the pier for one night to watch the sunset; also saw some pelicans and people fishing; very nice
Written 16 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

…
Showing results 1-10 of 4,108
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing

Pier 60 (Clearwater) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Pier 60

According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Pier 60: