| peg |
Nov 3rd, 2000 12:41 PM |
I disagree about the Adam's Mark. It has been remodeled but the beach is terrible, it has a break wall right out in front with sharp rocks and its right next to a very crowded public beach that was loaded with spring breakers. Teens line up on the breakwall to watch the g-string bikinis parade around and it is popular for wanna-be surfing on that side of the pier as well. Too many people. Try the Clearwater Hilton instead, it has the best beach frontage and yet still walking distance to the pier and marina. It is a much quieter public beach but they have chairs and cabanas that are for hotel guests only. Plus the small hotel pool next to the beach is just the right size for a dip and then a walk on the beach, they also had a live band there (poolside)when we were there last march. The rooms are very nice, all have a balcony facing ocean or key side. Shopping and Blvd is right outside the lobby doors. <BR>For a great day trip, rent a car and go to Caladesi Island (15 minutes north). Its accessed by boat ferry only and the small island is great fun to swim,walk,picnic and lay out on. There is a snack shop and lots of cabana chairs to have a perfect day on a mini island, we saw lots of sting rays here but they didnt bother anyone. We liked that part. The water was wonderful. Have fun!!!
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