Coast Guard Base Clearwater
Coast Guard Clearwater, Florida
Top neighborhoods near Coast Guard Base Clearwater
Safety Harbor
A charming small city on Tampa Bay with a historic Main Street, spa resort, waterfront park, and excellent schools. Easy access to the Courtney Campbell Causeway for commuting.
20–25 min to base
Dunedin
A walkable coastal town just north of Clearwater with a vibrant downtown, craft breweries, world-class Honeymoon Island State Park, and the Toronto Blue Jays spring training complex. Popular with active-duty and retirees alike.
15–20 min to base
Largo (Ridgecrest area)
Affordable single-family homes in established Pinellas County neighborhoods convenient to the base and Tampa Bay beaches. Good value compared to beachfront communities.
10–15 min to base
Pinellas County Schools
One of the largest school districts in Florida, Pinellas County Schools offers a wide range of magnet programs, choice schools, and specialized academies. The district has been recognized for innovation in technical and arts education.
What families should know
- Dunedin Highland Middle School and Dunedin High are well-regarded for academics and extracurriculars
- Pinellas County Schools operates a robust magnet program including a Montessori network and STEM academies
- Safety Harbor Middle is among the top-ranked middle schools in the county
Life around Coast Guard Base Clearwater
Clearwater Beach
Consistently ranked among the best beaches in the United States, Clearwater Beach offers white quartz sand, calm Gulf waters, and the famous Pier 60 sunset celebration nightly.
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
An iconic Clearwater Beach seafood institution serving fresh-caught grouper sandwiches, stone crab claws, and cold craft beer with bare feet on the sand.
Honeymoon Island State Park
One of Florida's most visited state parks, featuring pristine Gulf beaches, osprey nests, nature trails, and a ferry to the car-free Caladesi Island.
Dunedin Brewery
Florida's oldest craft brewery with an outdoor biergarten on Main Street serving European-style lagers, ales, and seasonal taps in a relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere.
Countryside Mall
A large regional mall in Clearwater with anchor stores, a full food court, and numerous dining options convenient to base.
Ruth Eckerd Hall
One of the premier performing arts venues in the Southeast, hosting national touring Broadway shows, major concerts, and the Cleveland Orchestra Florida residency.
Buying or renting near Coast Guard Base Clearwater
Home Prices
$340,000–$520,000
Typical Rent
$1,800–$2,600/mo
Pinellas County experienced rapid price appreciation post-pandemic but remains more affordable than many coastal Florida markets. Flood insurance is an important consideration for any property below 10 feet elevation. BAH rates are reasonably aligned with local rents.
Popular neighborhoods: Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Ozona
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