Hello Gulf Coast adventurers! While Siesta Key remains our favorite slice of paradise, we’ve got some wonderfully bizarre news just a short drive up the coast that is worth planning a day trip around. Get your cameras ready, because Mama Duck, the World’s Largest Rubber Ducky, is making a splash in nearby Clearwater!

This isn’t your bathtub toy—this is a genuine, six-story, inflatable icon of joy, and she is heading to the beautiful waterfront of Clearwater, Florida.

Mama Duck, standing over 60 feet tall, is the centerpiece of the Clearwater waterfront celebration!

All the Details on Mama Duck’s Visit

Whether you’re visiting Siesta Key and looking for a memorable family excursion or you live locally and want to experience something truly unique, mark your calendars for this must-see event.

• The Guest of Honor: Mama Duck stands an astounding 61 feet high, stretches 74 feet long, and is accompanied by her adorable 10-foot-tall baby, Timmy.
• When to See Her: Mama Duck will be delighting crowds for over two weeks, from January 9 through January 26.
• Where to Find Her: The giant inflatable will be stationed on the water at Coachman Park, Clearwater’s recently revamped downtown waterfront park. While it’s not directly on the beach, it’s a stunning, walkable location with plenty of shops, restaurants, and views of the bay.

• The Experience: The City of Clearwater is building a full festival around her visit, including waterfront markets, vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. Plus, the duck will be specially lit at night for spectacular evening photo opportunities!

Plan Your Siesta-to-Clearwater Adventure

Clearwater is an easy and scenic drive from Siesta Key, making the duck’s visit the perfect excuse for a Gulf Coast day trip.

• Make it a Day Trip: Drive north in the morning, spend a few hours snapping photos with Mama Duck and enjoying the Coachman Park festivities, grab dinner in downtown Clearwater or nearby Dunedin, and be back on Siesta Key for a late night stroll on our famous quartz sand.
• Photo Opps Galore: Finding the perfect picture of a six-story-tall duck is guaranteed to get you the best vacation photos of the year. Don’t forget to look for Timmy!

Come for the relaxation of Siesta Key, but take advantage of the unforgettable, quirky attractions that make the whole Florida Gulf Coast so special. Find your perfect vacation home at vacationonsiesta.com and we’ll see you at the park (and be sure to tag us in your duck pics)!

Stay Salty!

Marcus & Nicki