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Clearwater Marine Aquarium

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LEARN ABOUT OUR SAFETY MEASURES

We currently open at 10 a.m and close at 6 p.m.

Regular Hours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m

Extended Hours

Extended Hours on Select Dates 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Extended evening hours presented by Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa.

Holidays

Thanksgiving Closed

Christmas Eve 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Christmas Closed

New Year’s Eve 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hours are subject to change.

Our Address

Address
249 Windward Passage Clearwater, FL 33767
Phone Number
(727) 441-1790
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Garage Parking at CMA

  • Seasonal rates apply.
  • Members receive discounted parking.
  • Ticketing is located on the 3rd level entrance of CMA.

Directions From

  1. Take I4 to Tampa.
  2. Take Veteran’s Expressway to the Courtney Campbell Causeway, heading west.
  3. Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
  4. Turn right onto Island Way.
  5. Turn left onto Windward Passage.
  1. Take the Courtney Campbell (Hwy 60) heading west. 
  2. Continue to follow Hwy 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd. (Court Street in Downtown Clearwater), across the bridge. 
  3. Turn right onto Island Way. 
  4. Turn Left onto Windward Passage.

  1. At the traffic circle, take the Causeway Blvd/Clearwater Memorial Causeway eastbound. 
  2. Continue to follow Clearwater Memorial Causeway (Hwy 60). 
  3. Turn left onto Island Way.  
  4. Turn Left onto Windward Passage.

At Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Shark Bites Cafe

Enjoy tasty made-to-order meals during your visit to CMA! Our spacious new Shark Bites Café offers delicious options for the whole family: cheeseburgers, flatbreads, fresh salads, and more! Kids’ meals and vegetarian options are also available. Enjoy eating in our air-conditioned dining space or out on the open-air Dolphin Terrace with incredible views of Clearwater Bay.

Drinking by the water

Beer and Wine Now Available

Beer and wine selection now available at the Shark Bites Cafe and on the Dolphin Terrace with a view. Must be 21 or older.

Fine Dining Nearby

Island Way Grill

Island Way Grill

Used as the set for Sawyer’s going away party in Dolphin Tale 2, there’s something on the menu everyone in the family will enjoy! Kids Menu Available!

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Where to Stay

A variety of lodging properties within 45 minutes of Clearwater Marine Aquarium partner with us to offer exclusive room packages, rates, and other deals. When you book using the links on each property’s page, a portion of the proceeds from your reservation are donated back to Clearwater Marine Aquarium to support our animal care, research, and conservation efforts. Plan your visit now!

Preferred Partners

Winter the Dolphin Room at the Wyndham Hotel

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

100 Coronado Dr
Clearwater, FL 33767
(727) 281-9500
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Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club

Winter the Dolphin's Beach Club Hotel

655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-228-8578

See Winter. Stay With Winter.

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Hampton Inn Suites Clearwater Beach Pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach

635 South Gulfview Blvd
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-451-1111
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Exterior Beach Walk

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort

301 South Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727-373-1234
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Other Preferred Partners

Sandpearl Hotel Beach View Exterior

Sandpearl Resort

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Pier Clearwater House 60 Hotel Exterior

Pier House 60

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Tradewinds Beach Hotel Cabanas on the Beach

TradeWinds Island Resorts

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Alden Suites Hotel Sunset on the Beach

Alden Suites

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Make The Most of Your Visit

Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise

Dolphin & Wildlife Boat Tour

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Photo with Winter!

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-441-1790

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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM, A FL-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH352), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.800helpfla.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Federal Tax ID#: 59-2086737.

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