It's a popular site for parasailing and jet skiing enthusiasts. It's a site where the Clearwater Marine Aquarium serves as the starting point for observing dolphins and wildlife in their natural environment, and it's also a place where you can spend a few quiet hours on the beach on a tranquil barrier hour hunting for the ideal whelk or scallop. It is also a destination for ambitious athletes to run marathons, ultramarathons, half-marathons, and 5K events, to play winter tennis, to watch and participate in parades, and to have fun centered on cuisine, music, and art.