Clearwater Municipal Marina (Statute Mile 136)
On 11/6/08, as part of a “Western Florida Wish List,” I posed the following question:
51. The access channel to Clearwater Municipal Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR) cuts west at marker #1, just south of the high-rise Clearwater Beach Bridge. This is another excellent municipal marina. Could someone who has stayed here please give us a late breaking report on this impressive facility? Some nearby dining recommendations would also be most welcome.
Responses follow:
As I mentioned above, we are currently docked at Clearwater Municipal Marina. As you note, this is a fine facility. My only complaint is that some of the upright posts on the finger piers are literally falling down. We need to be very careful getting on and off our boat, since the obvious post to grab is swinging on a single bolt and completely unstable. It appears that others in this area are in a similar state of disrepair.
Best regards,
Gene and Sue Fuller
Punta Gorda, Florida
Comments from Cruisers (1)
We visited Clearwater Municipal Marina in April 2010. The docks we experienced appeared to have been recently renovated and in solid condition.
The restrooms were inside the locking gates, in good working order, and the cleanest we have experienced. We were given a key for access upon arrival.
There are many great restaurants in the area within walking distance. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe is one of our favorites. It’s classy, upscale, and serves great seafood.
Scott and Jolene
Clearwater Beach, FL