CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla.
Opal Sands Resort, the newest property under Ocean Properties, Ltd. & Affiliates, is set to open by March 2016 in Clearwater Beach, Florida's “No. 1 Best Beach Town,” as named by USA Today.
Inspired by the Clearwater Beach's powdery white sands and lively atmosphere, the highly anticipated resort brings upscale accommodations with a contemporary feel to Florida's Gulf Coast. The curvature of the property, designed by Design Duncan Miller Ullmann, gives every room a clear view of the gulf sunsets with all 230 guest rooms and suites offering oceanfront views, private balconies and modern amenities.
Opal Sands will offer a wide range of upscale amenities and services, including a zero-entry outdoor pool and sun deck, state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service spa, fire pits and retail shops.
OPAL Sands will also bring destination dining to the beachfront. Sea-guini will offer a tropical twist on seafood-centric Italian dining. A focus on farm-fresh and fresh-off-the-boat ingredients will be infused throughout the menus at this three meal a day spot, with unprecedented views of the water and Gulf of Mexico sunsets.
Nearby, the spacious, outdoor tiki bar, Sandbar, will serve signature cocktails, as well as dozens of classic libations, using only the freshest juices, fruits, purées and hand-picked herbs. A menu of fresh bites and flavors will complement the cocktail program, as will the sunset views.
The Gulf views also provide an ideal backdrop for special events, weddings, celebrations and meetings, as the resort will offer 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, and a 5,500-square-foot event lawn for elegant outdoor affairs.
OPAL Sands is within walking distance of the entertainment and activity of the boardwalk and nearby island-style shopping, as well as an ideal launch pad for land and water activities, tours, museums, galleries and more. It's also conveniently located between two international airports, just 25-35 minutes from both Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
