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    John's Pass

    3.9 (11 reviews)

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    Rum Runners at Pirates Pub n Grub
    Dawn C.

    We loved Johns Pass. Yes it's touristy but it's quaint too. It was fun to watch the boats come and go. The restaurants are tasty. We do not recommend going on high traffic days but find a lazy weekday for a fun stop.

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    Brooke V.

    Great day even though it was cloudy. Tons of souvenir shops, clothing, ice cream/ treats galore. We went to Caddy's for lunch and it was great! Made for a great day of shopping. We also stopped by Mad Beach Craft Brewing Co and LOVED it! So authentic & the drink selection was amazing!

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    John's pass is such a fun place to go! It has tons of shops to look through and a few restaurants to grab a bite.

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    9 years ago

    Really enjoyed walking around all the little shops. Bought a lot of stuff and it was reasonably priced.

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    Sanding Ovations

    Sanding Ovations

    3.7
    (12 reviews)
    3.4 km

    We were in the area and I really wanted to check this out. I love art and this is a really…read moreinteresting medium. If you decide to go, just know that there is no admission fee and you are free to come and enjoy the beach and sculptures, but it will cost you $5 per hour to park plus a small convenience fee and parking is quite limited. I was disappointed to see that though sculptures made with sand from treasure Island. I assume there was a logistical reason, that it seemed a little strange to me. I was also a little surprised by the designs and styles of the sculptures. There were actually very few that had an ocean or sand theme, with many artists choosing things that work personal to them. It was a very interesting experience. Also they leave the statues up, so if you are unable to attend, you can come and see the statues for a few weeks after the event.

    I am always blown away by the creativeness and skill set that the sand artists have. This is my…read morefirst time to experience Sanding Ovations. It is located on Teasure Island Beach in front of Sloppy Joes. If you get there early enough there is the beach parking you can use but also plenty of event parking throughout the area that you'd just have to walk a little from. The beach parking is hourly so if you plan on spending some time down in that area walking around or eating after you see the sculptures it may be worth your bang to get into one of the flat rate parking locations. This event had an opening weekend with all the works, vendors, music, etc but was open all week basically 24/7 because it is not in tents or a secured area like the Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater is. I went during the week early to avoid as many people as I can for my photos. They were also having an encore weekend the following weekend that would also have all the vendors, etc. Each piece you could fully walking around to get different angles for photos and see just how much detail went into these temporary pieces of art. Just beautiful and though a little windy when I went, the weather was perfect. This is a free event but they did have a donation box out that noted to help keep this free, donations are welcomed.

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    Standing Ovations Sand Castle Art 2025, Treasure Island Beach
    Standing Ovations Sand Castle Art 2025, Treasure Island Beach
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    Pro Karting Experience

    Pro Karting Experience

    4.5
    (89 reviews)
    11.3 km

    Pro Karting Experience is a no-frills karting facility. You drive up, bring or rent a go kart, and…read morego racing! The staff is incredibly friendly. They also care about their equipment and the experience of their guests. I have not had a bad experience here yet. The first Sunday of every month, they host Toddlerdega, or an event where you can bring your own power wheels vehicle and younger kids can drive around the track. The event is from 9-11 am. The cost is $5 per driver and if you need to rent a power wheel for the day, it's an additional $20 for the session. The kids have such a great time and the other parents who attend have all been nice to meet. This is a good time to meet other parents with kids the same age (it's so hard as an adult to meet new people). Towards the end of the session, all of the kids can line up and participate in a grand prix. Recently, there's been so many participants that they've been racing kids by category. It's nice for a place to be so accommodating to toddlers. Our friends are planning a birthday party there. I'm excited to see what the experience will be like.

    On Sunday afternoon, while the family was visiting, we took them to the Pro Karting Experience. We…read morefirst parked, then went to their office to fill out paperwork and watch the safety video. We paid $20 for a single ride, plus $6 for registration and a helmet cover. Next, we went back to the building where the go-karts are kept. We put on our helmets and waited for our turns. The karts here are well maintained with great track layout. The karts are gas-powered and very easy to speed on the track. During our time riding, we really enjoyed the variety. The track boasts a mix of turns and straight stretches, providing plenty of opportunities for overtaking. The staff is very friendly, and the karts are great. ProKarting is a fantastic spot for family fun, and it's a great place to celebrate special occasions as well.

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    Clearwater Marine Aquarium

    Clearwater Marine Aquarium

    3.0
    (828 reviews)
    27.1 km

    Positive: Become a member. Everything in the gift shop is discounted and your parking is half…read moreoff. Not to mention it's only an extra $30 and you can come back as many times as you like. Which turned out to be a caveat because apparently today was a day everybody decided to come to the aquarium. If you didn't already know this is where "Dolphims Tale" emanated from. Florida is and has always been dedicated to the preservation and rescue and Rehabilitation of the marine species and environment. The drive out here is something. Crystal Blue Azure Waters surrounded by pristine white sandy beaches.

    I'm not one for leaving bad reviews, but the Clearwater Marine Aquarium was a little disappointing…read more There is a large tank when you first walk in to the aquarium that was completely empty. Literally no fish whatsoever. You walk around the tank as you walk around the aquarium there are window all the way around, but again, the tank was completely empty. There were other areas of the aquarium that were under construction due to either renovations or expansion. Due to this there were multiple enclosures that had no fish are animals to view. It's a little disappointing when you are traveling for vacation and the aquarium was the place that your daughter was looking forward to the most. All this while still charging full price for admission. All that being said, they have a very friendly and informed staff and volunteers that clearly do a lot for the marine life. It is very commendable the way they are nursing injured marine life back to health. Definitely more of a rescue center than an aquarium.

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