The area south of Pier 60 is referred to as the South Beach and the area north of the pier is called North Beach. The area landward of the high tide mark, between the north boundary of the Hilton Surfside Hotel north to the Rockaway Pier is considered private. Rockaway Pier is a concrete observation area that does not extend into the Gulf of Mexico. Several concrete benches extend to the waterline in front of Rockaway Pier. Several vendors are licensed to do business on the beach renting umbrellas and cabanas on both the South and North Beaches.
Various watercrafts are also available for rent on the North Beach.
The areas of responsibility for the Clearwater Beach Patrol are all waters along the municipal beach and all municipal areas of the beach. Beach guards are expected to assist patrons on the private beach whenever possible.