8 days in Crystal River & Clearwater Itinerary

The jewel of Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River spreads around spring-fed Kings Bay, known for maintaining a constant 22 C (72 F) temperature all year long.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Beach Walk and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Step out of Crystal River to go to Clearwater and see Pier 60, which is approximately 1h 40 min away.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Crystal River tour itinerary builder site.

Atlanta to Crystal River is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Atlanta in April, you will find days in Crystal River are a bit warmer (81°F), and nights are about the same (59°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can drive to Clearwater.

Holding the record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a single year, Clearwater offers long sandy beaches and proximity to other major cities in the Tampa Bay area.

Take a break from the city and head to Fort De Soto Park and St. Pete Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Treasure Island Beach and Bayshore Boulevard. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Clearwater: Legoland Florida Resort (in Winter Haven) and NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (in Merritt Island). The adventure continues: stroll through Madeira Beach.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Clearwater online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Crystal River to Clearwater takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Crystal River in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 67°F in Clearwater. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.