Turn Clearwater’s streets and waterfront into a one-hour holiday playground with the Holly Jolly Hunt app. This app-driven scavenger experience mixes photo challenges, local sights, and friendly competition for an easy, memorable outing.
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A cold snap isn't required to feel the season in Clearwater — the hunt begins with your phone buzzing and a map blooming with little holiday targets across streets and waterfronts. Teams fan out under string lights and palm fronds, looking for quirky ornaments, staged displays, and playful photo prompts that turn ordinary storefronts and piers into a short, street-level expedition.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
60 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be comfortable walking on paved surfaces for up to an hour.
Wildlife
History
The Clearwater area has roots in Native American habitation (including Tocobaga peoples) and expanded as a Gulf Coast resort town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Conservation
Coastal areas here are sensitive to erosion and nesting shorebirds; avoid disturbing wildlife, pack out trash, and stick to public walkways to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Clearwater with Holly Jolly Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
The scavenger hunt runs through a mobile app and relies on photos and GPS—bring a fully charged phone plus a portable battery pack.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect up to an hour of walking on sidewalks, plazas, and boardwalks—supportive shoes help you move quickly between challenges.
Time it for sunset
Schedule the hunt to finish around sunset for better photos and to catch Pier 60’s performance atmosphere.
Watch foot traffic and vehicles
Challenges may require street-side photos—pause in safe spots and obey local traffic rules when crossing roads.
Smartphone with camera
Required to run the Holly Jolly Hunt app, take photos, and submit challenges.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through GPS use and photo uploads during the hunt.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes make moving between clues faster and more comfortable.
Light jacket or rain layer
A light, weatherproof layer helps if coastal breezes pick up or there's a chill in winter evenings.
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