Independence Square Travel Guide
St. Petersburg - Clearwater
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Popular places to visit
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
You can enjoy retail therapy at John's Pass Village & Boardwalk during your trip to Madeira Beach. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches during your trip to St. Petersburg - Clearwater?
Clearwater Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clearwater Beach during your trip to Clearwater Beach? Wander the clear-water beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Vinoy Park
While area beaches are abundant, it’s convenient to have this lovely spot right in the city. Lounge under a palm tree and enjoy the frequent entertainment.
Salvador Dali Museum
Browse the surrealistic masterpieces of a world-famous Spanish painter in a remarkable building that perfectly suits the style of the art exhibits.
Fort De Soto Park
Admire the vestiges of the fortress, bring your kids to the pirate ship playground and relax on the beaches of this archipelago.
Things to do
Madeira Beach: Pirate Adventure Cruise
Pirate Adventure Cruise - John's Pass
St. Petersburg, FL: 4-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Egmont Key
Sunset Celebration Cruise on Tropics Boat Tours
Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard's Marina in John's Pass
Parasail Flight at Madeira Beach
Top hotels in Independence Square
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
The hotel was really great. The service and staff were really helpful and courteous. The last day, housekeeping did not come to clean the room. The heated pool was a bit cold and would have preferred it to be warmer. Aside from that, it was a great resort. I would stay here again. It is family friendly ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Great place truly amazing
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
RumFish Beach at TradeWinds
Room was really well cleaned. Good coffee shop. Loved the s’mores at night.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Island Grand at TradeWinds
We had an amazing time at the resort. It was nice that our boys who are 18 and 15 could go do there own thing while my wife and me could enjoy the beach. They played bags and used their skim boards. Staff was really good as well.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
The room was amazing. The view was fantastic. The restaurant pool area and distance to the beach was exactly what we were looking for.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
I would have given 5 stars, but they didn’t clean our room. We had to call down to the front desk, just to get clean towels. But other than that issue, everything was good. Upon arrival, the staff was very friendly. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. We would stay there again
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Independence Square
Anona
Travellers like the parks in Anona, and Serenity Gardens Memorial Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sand Key
If you're spending some time in Sand Key, Belleair Beach and Sand Key Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Clearwater
If you're spending some time in Downtown Clearwater, Coachman Park and Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Island Estate
Though Island Estate may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clearwater Beach and Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina.
North Greenwood
Though North Greenwood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jack Russell Stadium and Coachman Park.
Isle of Capri
While there might not be top attractions in Isle of Capri, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hubbards Marina and John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.
