Clearwater Beach named Best Beach in the South
June 2, 2023 - Clearwater Beach has claimed the No. 1 spot in USA Today's rankings of Best Beach in the South. The rankings, which were released Friday, attribute Clearwater Beach's top ranking to its white sandy shoreline, the surrounding cafes and the activities at Pier 60. Other Florida beaches that made the list include Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Beach (ranked No. 3), Venice Beach (ranked No. 4), Stuart Beach (ranked No. 7) and Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine (ranked No. 10).