Belleview Biltmore Golf & Spa Resort
The golf club at this resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida has a 71-par, 18-hole championship course that both experienced golfers and weekend warriors enjoy. On-staff golf professionals help guests plan their golf vacations, including selecting the right attire to meet club dress codes and finding the right golf accessories. Visitors receive complementary transportation to the golf club every hour. Guests at the resort can take advantage of the on-site spa, which provides various spa services like massages, personal trainers, beauty consultations, a fitness center, and a pool. Accommodations include private and family cottages and beachfront rentals.
Belleview Biltmore Golf & Spa Resort
25 Belleview Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 373-3000
belleviewbiltmore.com
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
People on golf vacations in Clearwater Beach with their children can spend a day at the aquarium. The aquarium houses a variety of wildlife, including the bottlenose dolphin, five species of sea turtles, sea otters, nurse sharks, fish and stingrays. They have numerous exhibits such as the dolphin shows, the turtle bayou and the stingray beach. Families can visit the aquarium together or parents can enroll their children in the full- or half-day week-long summer camps while they hit the links. Adults and children learn about sea life, conservation and rehabilitation and reintroduction of marine life to their natural habitat.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 441-1790
cmaquarium.org
Deep Sea Fishing
Another activity that people can schedule as part of their golf vacation is deep-sea fishing with Queen Fleet. Queen docks their deep-sea fishing and charter boats in the Clearwater Beach Marina and visitors can reserve spots on Gulf of Mexico fishing trips. Each boat is operated by an experienced captain and his crew who know about fishing on the Gulf Coast. People can charter full- or half-day trips, evening cruises and parties or extended trips that last more than a day. One of their boats holds as many as 150 passengers and includes rooms for guests and a sun deck. Rates vary depending on the length and size of boat chartered, ranging from under $100 to about $5,000.
Queen Fleet Deep Sea Fishing
25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #52
Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 446-7666 or (800) 557-3006
queenfleet.com
Captain Memo's Original Pirate Cruise
This Clearwater Beach activity attracts adults and children as passengers enjoy the pirate-themed entertainment. With reggae music and steel drums playing in the background, 125 passengers enjoy treasure hunts, face painting, water gun games, stories told by crew members and dancing. Travelers may even get a chance to see dolphins while riding on the ship. They serve a variety of beverages, including soft drinks, beer, wine and champagne. Safety is a priority on the ship. The ship has up-to-date life saving equipment, such as life jackets, life rafts, and a ship-to-shore radio.
Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise
Clearwater Marina
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 446-2587
captmemo.com
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Based in Tucson, Ariz., Cicely A. Richard has been writing since 1996. Her articles have been published in the “Arizona Daily Star” newspaper and “ForeWord Magazine.” Richard earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and journalism from Louisiana State University.
