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Which beach is better, Madeira Beach or Clearwater beach?
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Oct 13, 2026
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Going by the ratings of the beaches in our listings, Clearwater edges it: its top three average 4.77★ against 4.70★ in Madeira Beach. Madeira Beach has 3 beaches listed, Clearwater has 12.
Best rated on each side:
- Madeira Beach Access (4.7★), Madeira Beach
- Archibald Beach Park (4.7★), Madeira Beach
- Clearwater Beach (Clearwater, Florida) (4.8★, Clearwater Beach), Clearwater
- Sand Key Park (4.7★, Sand Key), Clearwater
- Clearwater Beach, FL (4.8★, Clearwater Beach), Clearwater
Archibald Beach Park
Park · Public beach · Tourist attraction
15100 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
(727) 914-6902 Open until 9:00 PM
4.7
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Clearwater Beach, FL
Public beach
Clearwater, FL 33755, Clearwater Open until 9:00 PM
4.8
Sand Key Park
Tourist attraction · Public beach · Park
1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater
(727) 582-2100
4.7
Popular place
website
Clearwater Beach (Clearwater, Florida)
Beach pavillion · Tourist attraction
Clearwater, FL 33767, Clearwater
(727) 447-7600 Open 24 hours
4.8
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Madeira Beach Access
Public beach · Tourist attraction
14400 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
(727) 582-2100 Open until 5:00 PM
4.7
Popular place
website
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