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Best Bars For Spring-Breakers On Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach is the home of pure white sandy beaches, warm crystal clear gulf waters and plenty of beautiful sunshine. Add delectable tropical drinks and dancing into the wee hours, and it's no wonder that Clearwater Beach is one of the hottest destinations for spring break fun and excitement. Here are Clearwater Beach's best bars for an unforgettable spring break adventure.

Shephard's Beach Resort
619 South Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 441-6875
www.shephards.com
Hours: The Tiki Bar - Daily - 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; The Wave Nightclub - Daily - 9 p.m.  - 3 a.m.; The Sunset Lounge - Daily - 11 a.m.  - 3 a.m.

Shephard's is the hottest party on Clearwater Beach for Spring Breakers. The backyard Tiki Bar & Margarita Grill offers nonstop music, tropical drinks, and beautiful sunsets. After the sun goes down meander over to the Wave nightclub featuring awesome live bands and Deejays. Finally, dance the night away at the Sunset Lounge. Shepard's beach resort offers the perfect trifecta for any beach loving party goer.

Tropix Tiki Bar
655 South Gulfview Blvd.
Quality Hotel, Clearwater Beach FL 33767
(727) 451-1126
www.qualitybeachresort.com
Hours: Mon to Sat - 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tropix Island Tiki Bar on the Beach is located behind the Quality Beach Resort. This hot spot becomes a perfect gathering place for Spring Break fun. Great food, live entertainment, 32- ounce Rum Runner drinks, and beautiful white sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. If you're traveling by boat, anchor within a few yards from the Tiki Hut.

The Brown Boxer Pub & Grille
483 Mandalay Ave.
Pelican Walk Shopping Center
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 441-6000
www.thebrownboxer.com
Hours: Daily - 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.

The Brown Boxer Pub & Grille offers the ultimate sports pub and grille experience. It features a full bar and great entertainment. Loads of flat screen TV's featuring sports packages, indoor and outdoor dining, and live music every night. This is the perfect playground for the sports fanatic on spring break.

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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St.
Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 446-4844
www.frenchysonline.com
Hours: Sun to Thur - 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.; Fri to Sat - 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill on the beach offers mind-blowing beachfront dining, scrumptious tropical drinks and awesome live music overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Its grouper sandwiches are divine. If you are on spring break and looking for fun, be sure to show off your tan and check out the flavor of Frenchy's.

Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill and Bar
10 Bay Esplanade
Palm Pavilion,
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 446-2642
www.palmpavilion.com
Hours: Sun to Thurs - 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.;  Fri to Sat - 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

The Palm Pavilion first opened its doors in 1926. The establishments contains an excellent hotel, efficiencies and one bedroom apartments located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Its offers rocking live music on the beach seven days a week on the outdoor deck. The Pavilion delivers an awesome party and is a spring break favorite.

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Ray Shasho is a freelance writer living in Bradenton, Florida. Shasho was labeled 'Rock Raymond' in high school after demonstrating his obsession for rock music. Hes attended hundreds of rock concerts and has rubbed elbows with rocks legends. His work can be found at Examiner.com.


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