There are plenty of ways to explore Clearwater Beach: guided sightseeing tours, Segway rides, and boat excursions are popular options, but when you want to hit the streets your own way, nothing beats driving a golf cart. 

With a golf cart, you’re in control of the tour. Start your morning with coffee near Mandalay Avenue, swing past Pier 60, detour to the marina, and still make it in time for your dolphin encounter tour in Clearwater Beach. 

Want to grab tacos or catch a local art walk? Park right outside. No meters, no stress, and unlike in a Clearwater Beach Segway tour, here you march to the beat of your own drum and choose what and when to visit.

Not only that, but many of the best guided tours around Clearwater Beach, Florida, don’t include transportation—or if they do, it’s in a crowded van or tight trolley, so with a cart, you’re not squeezed next to strangers or stuck waiting on someone else’s schedule. You just roll where you want to roll.

The best things to do with kids in Clearwater Beach start with, well…the beach, and if you’re looking for safe shallow beach spots for toddlers or beaches equipped with everything for a family adventure, you’ve come to the right place. 

Clearwater Beach

Iconic, lively, and loaded with soft sand and clear, shallow water, Clearwater Beachis perfect for little ones still mastering their floaties. Better yet, this beach is close to all the action, so you’ll be able to spend some quality time with your kids and explore the city without any issue.

Want to make the trip even smoother? Hop on one of our 4-seater golf carts, and you’ll be able to go from Point A to Point B while enjoying the breeze and the sights! 

Sand Key 

If you’re looking for a quiet, more relaxed option just across the bridge, you can’t go wrong with Sand Key. Not only is this one of the most beautiful stretches of beach in town, but it’s also a big hit with the locals.

Better yet, Bay Park on Sand Keyhas some of the best picnic areas and playgrounds near Clearwater Beach, so you can spend the entire day here if you feel like it.

There are plenty of shops you can hit while around here, but if you’d rather travel with all of your beach stuff, consider choosing one of our 6-seater golf cartsinstead. The extra stuff lets you travel with coolers, flippers, floaties, umbrellas, and more, making the visit even more of a blast!

First up: Piertoberfest, St. Pete’s Oktoberfest on the Pier. Expect German beers, live bands, dancers, stein holds, and fun all day long at Family Park by the Pier. 

Rolling in with a cart means you dodge the parking battle, pull up close, and hop between tents with ease. Planning tip: arrive early, park the cart, then sample the brews and games without dragging bags around. 

Bonus: there’s also Oktoberfest Pinellasat the German‑American Society, with food, music, and dancing.

Start your getaway where the Gulf sparkles brightest. Clearwater Beachis a vibe all year, but in fall, it’s unbeatable. 

Think: a golf cart ride down Mandalay Avenue with the sea breeze in your face and no traffic jams in sight. From Pier 60’snightly sunset festival to beach bars with live music, everything’s just a quick roll away.

At Beach Ride Rental, we see folks book carts here for everything from sunrise coffee runs to full-day family adventures. Street-legal means you can hit the hot spots and snag that golden-hour photo without worrying about parking meters.

Picture this: everyone piles into your 6- or 8-seater, coolers in the back, Bluetooth speaker playing Jimmy Buffett, and the whole crew laughing as you cruise down Gulf Drive.

No one’s stuck waiting on someone else’s cart to catch up. No missed turns. No “Where did they park?” texts. Just pure, ride-along vibes as you explore Anna Maria by golf cart.

Large golf carts make group travel feel less like logistics, and more like adventure.

You don’t have to split up when you’re heading to dinner, beach-hopping, or catching a sunset at Bayfront Park. Everyone’s in the same cart, pointing out dolphins, planning the next stop, and snapping selfies along the way.

Got little ones, grandparents? Beach chairs, towels, and snacks for eight? We’ve got you covered! With our 6-seater golf cart rentals on Anna Maria Island!

Want to go even bigger? Our 8-seaters have all the flexibility you could ask for. The same fun as our smaller carts, but with a whole lot more space.

We’ve even seen wedding parties roll up in style, music playing, flowers flying, and the vibe just right. And yes, we’ve helped many a bachelorette party make it from brunch to the beach bar without missing a beat.

Golf carts are, hands down, the best Anna Maria Island vacation transportation out there!