Relax. This is a great small and lovely public beach with restrooms. Parking is free and it is a short drive. Not too many tourists, mostly locals and quiet. There are no restaurants or anything else to do there.
Action spot. This beach will have a lot of people, but there is always plenty of room for more. Here you will find public restrooms, restaurants to eat, and shops. Pure white sand and beautiful water.
You can watch the fireworks and enjoy activities beforehand either from Coachman Park in Clearwater or from St Petersburg. https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/event/clearwater-celebrates-america/45346 Click on the two links to review the schedule for the day and reserve FREE tickets.