15 Fun Things to Do at Night on Clearwater Beach (From a Local)

Are you looking for something fun to do at night on Clearwater Beach?

Whether you want to be out on the Gulf of Mexico, in a nightclub, playing a game, watching a show, or relaxing at a bonfire, there are plenty of things to do on Clearwater Beach at night.

The best part is, you don’t even have to leave the beach to find something fun to do.

I grew up in Clearwater and moved back for several years as an adult. Though I no longer live in the area, I go back to visit family and friends and am always looking for the best things to do in Clearwater, including at night.

Keep reading to find lots of things to do from sunset until the early hours of the morning on Clearwater Beach.

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Things to do on Clearwater Beach at Night

Dinner Cruise

Yes, there are plenty of delicious restaurants on land at Clearwater Beach, but there are also a few dinner cruises that provide dinner, dancing, and a boat ride. Depending on the time of year, the dinner cruise coincides with the sunset.

Calypso Queen Tropical Party Buffet Cruise includes a dinner buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and rum punch, as well as a DJ and dancing. Calypso Queen also hosts lunch buffet cruises.

Another dinner cruise option from Clearwater Beach Marina is Starlite Cruises. Each Starlite diner cruise includes a ride on a yacht, dinner menu options, and music. Guests on Starlite Cruises can opt to order and eat dinner or simply enjoy the boat ride.

My husband and I enjoyed a dinner cruise on Starlite Cruises. We had a package with dinner included, and cruised at sunset.

Sunset Cruise

Clearwater Beach has plenty of options for those who would rather eat on land but enjoy the sunset view from the water.

The Tropics Sunset Boat Tour includes a champagne toast at sunset.

Guests can BYO alcohol and store it in a cooler on board the Tiki Boat Cruise, which sails during the day and at night. Up to 6 people can participate in a Tiki Boat Cruise at one time, and yes, kids are allowed on board. Food and drinks are not provided, though guests can bring their own.

Dolphin Boat Tours has daily boat rides that include ice cream, nightly sunset cruises, and adult-only booze cruises.

For families, especially, Captain Memo’s Pirate Ship has a kid-friendly boat ride during the day and again at sunset. Drinks are included, and so is entertainment for the kids. Read our review of Captain Memo’s Pirate Ship Sunset Cruise.

Find more fun things to do on Clearwater Beach with kids and more Clearwater Beach boat tours.

Pier 60

Sunsets at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach mean a nightly festival complete with a market, street performers, and, of course, a sunset.

While the hours change according to the time of year, Sunsets at Pier 60 generally take place from 2 hours before sunset to 2 hours after sunset.

Mini Golf

Another family-friendly thing to do on Clearwater Beach at night is to play miniature golf at Captain Bligh’s Landing.

Captain Bligh’s Landing Miniature Golf offers 18 holes of mini golf, including caves, waterfalls, and a pirate ship. Captain Bligh’s also has a game room.

Haunted Clearwater Trolley Tour

Hop on the Jolley Trolley, leaving from Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, and participate in a 75-minute-long ghost tour through Clearwater.

The Haunted Clearwater Tour has tours starting between 7 pm and 10:30 pm, which makes it a great option for those looking for something to do late at night on Clearwater Beach.

This tour is seasonal, so be sure to check if it will be happening during your stay on Clearwater Beach.

Flow Rider Indoor Surfing

If you are looking for something unique to do on Clearwater Beach at night, head to Surf Shop and go indoor surfing.

Flow Rider Indoor Surfing takes place all day and into the night with late-night options available. Sessions are 30 minutes long, with the last session taking place at 10:30 pm.

Up to 6 riders can participate at a time. For those who prefer boogie boarding, it is also an option on the indoor wave.

Find more fun things to do indoors near Clearwater.

Bonfire on the Beach

Each night outside of the Sandpearl Resort, they light a bonfire in a fire pit surrounded by chairs. Visitors do not need to stay at the Sand Pearl to enjoy the fire.

The fire pit is right outside the Tate Island Grill, located by the pool at Sandpearl Resort.

Book a stay at Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach.

Capitol Theatre

While technically off of Clearwater Beach, Nancy and David Bilheimer Captial Theatre is located in downtown Clearwater and can be reached via the Jolley Trolley or from the Clearwater Beach Ferry leaving from Clearwater Marina.

Concerts, films, and other events take place at Clearwater’s Capital Theatre.

Shephard’s

Dance the night away at Wave at Shephard’s Beach Resort on Clearwater Beach. Both the upper and lower desks are reserved for bottle service, while the patio is first-come, first-served.

Tiki Beach Bar, also at Shephard’s, hosts live music events and special events nightly.

Salt Tequila Bar and Tap Room offers more than 100 varieties of tequila and a rotating list of craft beers.

Live Music

Many of the bars and restaurants on Clearwater Beach have live music nightly. Fun options include:

• Rockhouse Live
• Palm Pavilion Beachside Bar and Grill
• Badfins
• Clear Sky Beach Side Cafe
• The Salty Crab Bar and Grill North Beach
• Three Daughters Brewery
• Gerstle’s
• Beach Fire Beach Bar and Grill

Another fun option for live music on Clearwater Beach at night is to attend a Concert Under the Stars held at Jimmy’s Crows Nest.

Sing Karaoke

Would you rather sing yourself? Participate in karaoke during the week on Clearwater Beach.

Check the bar’s schedule for up-to-date information on karaoke night.

• Rockhouse Live Clearwater Beach
• Hogan’s Hangout
• Three Daughters Brewery
• Beach Fire Beach Bar and Grill

Visit Clearwater’s Oldest Bar

The Shipwreck is the oldest bar on Clearwater Beach and has been around since the mid-1970s.

The Shipwreck is open until 3 a.m., and nightly visitors can play darts, pool, and watch sports on TV.

Play Trivia

Weekly trivia games take place at the Gerstles on Clearwater Beach.

Toast the Sunset

The best thing about nights on Clearwater Beach is watching the sunset.

Toasting the sunset can be done at any beach view bar and restaurant, and guests at Jimmy’s Crows Nest each get a free shot at sunset nightly.

Things to Do at Night on Clearwater Beach Wrap-Up

From sunset cruises to nightclubs, indoor surfing to miniature golf, and a haunted trolley ride to enjoying a bonfire on the beach, there are plenty of things to do on Clearwater Beach at night.

The fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun goes down, though sunset is a popular time to be on Clearwater Beach. Watch the sun go down from the beach, a restaurant, or on a boat. Clearwater Beach sunsets are beautiful from every angle.

Looking for something to do on Clearwater Beach at night with kids? Choose between a pirate ship cruise, indoor surfing, miniature golf, and watching the street performers at Pier 60.

Even those who don’t like bars and nightclubs can find plenty of fun things to do on Clearwater Beach at night, including a haunted trolley ride, an escape room, or listening to live music.

As someone who grew up in Clearwater and moved back for a few years as an adult with kids, I can certainly say that Clearwater Beach has a wide variety of fun things to do when the sun goes down at night.

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