Port O Potty

Sometimes, changing your scenery with something a little unexpected is good for romance. That's definitely the case when you plan a special date to visit the Octagon Arts Center together. This venue is all about highlighting the work of the many talented artists who are both locally and regionally based. Various shows are scheduled throughout the year that spotlight either a particular theme or the work of an up and coming artist. You and your date know that your relationship is kind of like a work of art in and of itself, so spending some romantic time at the Octagon Art Center is literally a picture perfect date!

Taking it's name from the idea that you'll only find that rare item once in a blue moon, Blue Moon Books, Music and Antiques offers plenty of great items to discover no matter what color the moon might be tonight. This incredible store not only specializes in vintage and rare books on art and American history but also offers plenty of other great discoveries, too. These include an impressive selection of vintage vinyl LPs, used CDs, various antique and collectible items, art prints and maps.

It is always fun to learn about the ocean and all of the life that makes its home there. But it is a completely different experience to actually be out on the water to see that life in action. Aquatic enthusiasts will most definitely enjoy that opportunity when they get on board for the Sea Life Safari Boat Tour. This two-hour excursion is associated with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and provides participants the chance to look for dolphins, sea birds and other marine life as one of the aquarium staff member narrates the scenic ride to a shell island. One of the many highlights of the trip includes seeing a net pull that offers a chance to reach out and touch ocean wildlife before they are released back into their natural habitat.

When you're in Clearwater, you definitely want to make some time to visit the Cleveland Street District. This is Clearwater's downtown area that has undergone some impressive renovations and has now become quite popular with tourists and visitors alike. The area features a marina, Coachman Park, restaurants, shops, attractions and nightlife all contained in a relatively small but safe area of the city. It is only two miles from Clearwater Beach, which means that whether you are driving in or driving out from the Cleveland Street District, you will see some of the area's most stunning scenery that includes the Clearwater Memorial Causeway.