SATURDAY

After brunch, head back to the Hilton and claim Saturday afternoon for absolutely nothing productive.

No girls’ weekend is complete without a day where the only decision you have to make is beach or pool? The Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa gives you both, with two outdoor pools and direct access to Clearwater Beach, so grab a coffee in the morning, throw on your swimsuit, and plan on doing absolutely nothing productive.  One thing to budget for: beach chairs and umbrellas are not included with your stay and are operated by a separate rental company. Current 2026 guest reports put two chairs + one umbrella at about $78–$92 for the day, with individual chairs reported around $29 each; premium cabana setups can run $200–$250+. Pricing can vary by setup, row, and date, so check the beach rental stand when you arrive for that day’s exact rate. If you’d rather skip the rental, make it a pool day, grab a frozen drink, and save your beach walk for sunset.

Take a Tiki Cruise

For one of the most fun additions to a girls’ weekend, book a cruise with Go Tiki Clearwater. Their floating tiki boat departs from 455 E. Shore Drive on Clearwater Beach and comes equipped with coolers and ice, Bluetooth music, comfortable seating, and even a bathroom onboard—an underrated perk when you’re spending a couple of hours on the water.  The cruises are designed for small groups and are perfect for birthdays, girls’ trips, celebrations, or simply seeing Clearwater from a completely different perspective. Depending on the trip you choose, you can cruise the Intracoastal, look for dolphins, enjoy a sandbar stop, or book around sunset for those gorgeous Florida skies.

Pricing varies by cruise, date, and whether you’re booking individual seats or a private boat, so I’d recommend checking Go Tiki’s current booking calendar for the exact price before your trip. Weekends and sunset cruises can fill up, so this is one activity I’d book ahead rather than waiting until you arrive.

Coastal Current Tip: Bring your drinks, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a playlist—then let your captain handle the rest.

Need a little break from the sun? Head to Hibiscus Spa inside the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa for some well-deserved girls’ weekend pampering. The full-service spa offers massages, Hydrafacials and traditional facials, body wraps and scrubs, manicures and pedicures, hair services, waxing, and makeup, plus a Vichy shower and relaxation lounge. Spa treatments generally start around the $100 range and increase depending on the service and length of treatment; the Hilton does not currently publish a complete price menu online, so I recommend calling the spa at 727-461-3222 ext. 571 for current pricing when booking. A massage, a little pool time, and cocktails on the beach afterward sounds like a pretty perfect girls’ day to me.

Saturday Night: Get Dressed Up for Sunset

Saturday night is when we finally wear one of the cute outfits we packed and take approximately 47 pictures before leaving the hotel. Start with sunset cocktails at Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest, the rooftop bar at Pier House 60, where you’ll get gorgeous views overlooking the marina, Pier 60, and Clearwater Beach as the sun goes down. Then make Saturday your nicer dinner night. For seafood and waterfront views, try Caretta on the Gulf at the Sandpearl Resort; for a fun upscale atmosphere, Ocean Hai at the Wyndham Grand is another great choice; or keep it a little more casual with fresh seafood and cocktails at Crabby’s Bar & Grill. After dinner, nobody says the night has to end head to Shephard’s Tiki Beach for waterfront drinks, music, and dancing, or wander around the beach and see where the night takes you. And if Saturday dinner somehow turns into a 1 a.m. girls’ night? That’s between you, your girlfriends, and Sunday morning.

Sunday Morning

After Saturday night, Sunday morning calls for coffee, mimosas, and a brunch that requires absolutely no rushing.  For a classic Clearwater Beach girls’ brunch, head to Clear Sky Cafe, just a short walk from the Hilton, for a huge breakfast menu, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Another fun option is Another Broken Egg Cafe for Southern-inspired brunch favorites, beignets, pancakes, Benedicts, spiked coffee, and brunch cocktails. If you want something a little more special for your final morning, head to Island Way Grill for its Sunday brunch buffet overlooking the Intracoastal, with seafood, sushi, made-to-order omelets, breakfast favorites, and desserts.

Before heading home, make one last stop at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This isn’t your typical aquarium it’s a working marine animal rescue and rehabilitation facility, where you can see rescued dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, otters, seals, sea lions and other marine life while learning about CMA’s rescue, rehab and conservation work. Plan on spending a couple of hours exploring the exhibits and watching the animal presentations, or add one of their special animal or eco-boat experiences if you have extra time. Regular admission is currently $41.95 for adults (12+), $39.95 for seniors (65+), $32.95 for kids ages 3–11, and free for children 2 and under. Prices can change seasonally, and parking is additional.

Coastal Current Tip: Florida residents can currently save $10 on general admission through October 8, 2026 when tickets are purchased online in advance and you show a valid Florida ID. It’s a fun, laid-back way to finish your Clearwater girls’ weekend and your visit helps support CMA’s marine animal rescue mission.