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Sandpearl Resort
Clearwater Beach's polished grande dame — 700 feet of private sand, a chandeliered ballroom, and wedding rules written down like they mean them.
Up to 400 guests Inquire
Inn / Resort · Beach / Waterfront
Photos: courtesy of Opal Sands Resort (www.opalcollection.com)
Clearwater Beach · Inn / Resort · Beach / Waterfront
Opal Sands Resort
430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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the short version What sets it apart
The curved glass resort where every room faces the Gulf — contemporary art inside, cotton-candy sunsets off the event lawn.
- Every one of the 230 rooms is Gulf-front — the room block needs no fine print about views.
- The Event Lawn's own listing promises the local specialty: sweeping Gulf views and cotton-candy sunsets.
- A sky-bridge connects to sister resort Opal Sol — ten dining outlets, four pools, and two spas between them.
- The wedding FAQ answers the real questions in public, down to when the lawn gets set up.
Opal Sands swept the middle of the beach skyline with its curved glass façade in 2016 and runs one of the strip's most complete wedding operations: more than 17,000 square feet of event space, all of it working the Gulf view. Ceremonies take the beachside Event Lawn — palms on either side, the curved tower behind — and receptions fill the 7,600-square-foot Opal Ballroom, its pre-function glass looking straight down the coastline.
The resort requires couples to hire a wedding coordinator and publishes its deposit rhythm up front, and original Florida artwork by Christopher Still hangs through the public spaces. The sky-bridge to new sister tower Opal Sol effectively doubles the campus — shared spas, pools, and dining — which makes the pair the beach's most resort-complete weekend for a guest list that never wants to move the car.
deals Current offers & packages
No current published offers. Check with Opal Sands Resort directly — and tell them Clearwater Weddings sent you.
prices What's it going to cost?
Pricing on inquiry. Deposit schedule published: 25% at contract signing, 50% of the remainder at six months out, and the balance 30 days before the event.
guest capacity How many can you bring?
| Max guests (any configuration) | 450 guests |
|---|---|
| Seated ceremony | 150 guests |
| Seated reception | 450 guests |
| Standing / cocktail | Not published — ask the venue |
options Ceremony & reception spaces
- Event Lawn
- Beachside lawn framed by palms and the resort's curved façade — 150 seated, 250 reception
- Opal Ballroom
- Over 7,600 square feet behind floor-to-ceiling windows, divisible into three, up to 450
- Sea Salons
- Private balcony room over the zero-entry pool and Gulf, up to 120
- Hospitality Suites
- 1,450 square feet across two rooms with a built-in bar — bridal luncheons and intimate receptions
food & drink Catering, bar & lodging
- Catering
- In-house customized menus, from casual beachside buffets to formal dinners.
- Alcohol
- Policy not published — confirm with the venue.
- Lodging on-site
- 230 Gulf-front guest rooms and suites — every room faces the water, balconies included.
style & views What will you and your photos see?
Worth knowing: Wedding coordinator required. Vendors from the resort's list recommended. Event lawns set up two hours before ceremony.
Facts verified June 2026 against: www.opalcollection.com, www.opalcollection.com. Details change — always confirm directly with the venue.
the lay of the land
What's Nearby
20 guide spots within 25 miles of Opal Sands Resort — everywhere we'd point your guests to eat, play, and stay.
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