Clearwater Beach Was Restricted Until 1995

Clearwater Beach Bermuda is located on the eastern tip of St. David’s Island, two miles south-southeast of St. George. It consists of two manmade beaches made by land reclamation in the mid-1900s for creating the nearby United States Naval Air Station. The entire area was restricted until 1995 as the air station was operational. After the base was closed, the area has been open to the public. Planes can be seen departing or landing from the nearby airport.

Excellent For Swimming & Snorkeling

Clearwater Beach is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. The water is shallow and there is sea grass covering the ocean floor. Many interesting things can be seen while snorkeling such as turtles and conch shells. Although it is a beautiful beach, it is not well-known to tourists and remains uncrowded even when cruise ships are in port.

Clearwater Beach is home to the only true beach bar in Bermuda, The Gombeys Bar and Restaurant located right on the beach. The Gombeys serves island food such as jerk chicken grill, Bermuda fish chowder, fish sandwiches, and so on. It also offers umbrellas, beach chairs, snorkeling gear and the like for rent.

Clearwater Beach is one of the rare beaches in Bermuda to have lifeguards, making this an extremely family-friendly beach. Lifeguards are on duty from April to September. Public restrooms are available. There is also a children’s playground in the park and a rollerblade rink on the beach.

Explore Nearby Interests of Clearwater Beach Bermuda

Adjoining Clearwater Beach is Coopers Island Nature Reserve which has nature trails and gives visitors the opportunity to explore Bermuda’s plantation and bird life. There are several historical sites of interest within a couple of miles of Clearwater Beach including Fort Popple, Fort Cunningham, Gates Fort, Old State House, and the Stocks & Pillory and Ducking Stool. The city of St. George, just two miles away from Clearwater Beach, is a particularly active area of Bermuda and worth a visit.

Nearby Hotels & Restaurant

The closest restaurant to Clearwater Beach is Blackhorse Tavern which serves Caribbean and International cuisine. It is just under a mile to the north of Clearwater Beach and can be reached by walking or a short cab ride.

There are two hotels in nearby St. George, The St. George’s Club and Aunt Nea’s Inn at Hillcrest. The St. George’s Club is a beachfront condominium resort with a private beach, pool, and restaurant. The resort has 71 guestrooms with free wi-fi internet access. The resort does charge a cleaning fee per night of $10.20 per person. Aunt Nea’s Inn at Hillcrest is a small hotel with just 15 guestrooms. The hotel has a garden and offers wedding services. Guestrooms have a refrigerator and come with complimentary wi-fi internet access.

In neighboring Hamilton Parish, Rosewood Tucker’s Point is an excellent resort choice for those visitors looking for a wider array of amenities. This resort has a spa, outdoor tennis courts, three restaurants, and a 24-hour fitness center. In addition it is next to a golf course and has direct private beach access. Rosewood Tuckers’ Point has 88 guestrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, flat screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet access, and iPod docking stations.