Why visit Belleair
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Belleair Causeway, Capitol Theater, Belleview-Biltmore Hotel and Cleveland Street United States Post Office.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Belleair
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belleair
Belleair is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Tampa Bay area. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,273.
From the Wikipedia article Belleair, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Belleair Causeway
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Capitol Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Movie theater and theater in Clearwater, Florida, United States
Clearwater Memorial Causeway
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Sand Key Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Belleview-Biltmore Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hotel in Clearwater, United States of America
Cleveland Street United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Post office in Florida, United States of America
Donald Roebling Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic residential estate in Clearwater, within Pinellas County, FL
Harbor Oaks Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Louis Ducros House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Louis Johnson Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Old Belleair Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Rathaus in Belleair, United States of America
Old Pinellas County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
County courthouse in Florida, United States of America
South Ward School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Belleair Country Club
Golf course · 0.6 mi
18 hole Par 72 East Course & 18 hole Par 72 West Course
1 Country Club Ln, Country Club Ln
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Park · 2.9 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Largo Central Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Public park in Largo, Florida, United States
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes17
Aloha Ansley Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 1.4 mi
1931 West Bay Drive, Largo
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Columbia Restaurant Sand Key
Restaurant · Spanish · 1.5 mi
1241 Gulf Boulevard
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Italian Pizza · 1.5 mi
1101 South Ft Harrison Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Taste of Italy Authentic Gelateria & Cafe
Ice cream · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
1261 Gulf Boulevard
Mo 09:00-14:00; Tu-Su 09:00-22:00
Greek Island Restaurant
Restaurant · Greek · 1.1 mi
1501 Clearwater Largo Road North, Largo
O'Keefe's Restaurant & Bar
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
S Ft Harrison Ave, Clearwater
Jimmy's Sports Lounge
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
1200 Clearwater Largo Road North, Largo
5 more on the map.
History
Belleair traces its origins to 1896 as a planned resort town with the construction of the Belleview Hotel by railroad tycoon Henry B. Plant. Originally known as Belleair Heights, the community consisted of a few dozen homes, livestock stables, and a famed 200-seat coliseum where bicycle races and political rallies were held. Over 300 acres of land were cleared and streets platted. However, real estate development in the community did not meet expectations, and the population remained small.
The former community of Belleair Heights fizzled out in the mid-20th century as urban sprawl blurred the lines between communities; the area stopped being referred to as Belleair Heights during the 1930s. Following the acquisition of the hotel by the John McEntee Bowman's Biltmore corporation in 1919, management began purchasing large tracts of land south of the resort. The Florida Land Boom was in full swing in 1924, when the company's vice president and hotel manager Earl E. Carley announced a new real estate venture of Belleair Estates.
From the History section of Belleair, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1201 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach
Belleair Village Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1025 Clearwater Largo Road North, Largo
Churches and places of worship13
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Clearwater Fundamental Middle School
School · 4.0 mi
1660 Palmetto St, Clearwater
Healthcare6
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo
Hospital · 1.2 mi
901 North Clearwater Largo Road, Largo
Map of Belleair
130 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 55°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 59°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 64°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 87°F | 70°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 8.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 9.7 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.8 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 6.4 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 61°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 56°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Petersburg Intl Ap (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pinellas County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clearwater Executive Airport (CLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Belleair Bluffs 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Belleair Beach 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Largo 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Clearwater 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Indian Shores 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Seminole 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Bardmoor 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Dunedin 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Greenbriar 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Pinellas Park 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Belleair town hall pmr02@, Mikereichold, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Clearwater FL Ducros House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clearwater Pinellas cty crths01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Clearwater Mt Olive AME church01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Clearwater Roebling Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Clearwater Harbor Oaks Res Dist01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Cleveland Street Post Office - Clearwater - Florida, Swinkler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clearwater South Ward School01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Belleair FL Town Hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Clearwater B-B hotel01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Largo Johnson Bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Memorial Causeway Bridge, Dlohcierekim's sock at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Belleair Causeway, Mykhaylovdimitriy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isognomon alatus 294536540, Parsa Fard, CC BY 4.0
- Sand Key, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA - panoramio (4), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Sand Key, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA - panoramio (5), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Clearwater, FL. - panoramio, Outdoor Craziness, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sand Key, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA - panoramio (6), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Sand Key, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA - panoramio (2), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Gulf Blvd by Sheraton Sand Key - panoramio, Geo. Paterson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida, Walter from Tampa/St Petersburg, Florida, CC BY 2.0
- Sand Key, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA - panoramio (3), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
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