With an astonishing 361 days of sunshine a year and a rapidly growing reputation as an eco-tourism leader, Clearwater Beach, located on Florida's Gulf Coast, is a semi-tropical paradise. Neighboring Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island State Parks offer preserved beachfronts and nature trails. Caladesi Island ranks among the top beaches in the nation. The sunset celebrations held each evening on Clearwater's "Pier 60" invite visitors to participate in the street-festival atmosphere created by numerous artists, performers and vendors who gather here. Devotees of water sports will revel in the range of activities available, including jet-skiing, water-biking and parasailing. Three hundred species of fish inhabit the waters of this premier fishing area and Clearwater Marine Aquarium gives visitors the opportunity to explore the beaches and bays of the barrier islands and to appreciate the preservation of the marine environment. An adventure on a "Pirate Ship" sailing from Clearwater Marina, courtesy of Captain Memo's Pirate Cruises, is a fun adventure for all the family.