"Clearwater is the most populated of the three Gulf Coast beach towns and is known for its 360 days of sunshine per year, annual sandcastle festival, and dreamy Gulf Coast shores. Visitors can enjoy the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Pier 60 nightly pop-up market." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines