Area Guide for Hillcrest Estates
Clearwater, FL 33765 · Pinellas County · prepared 2026-08-03 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Hillcrest Estates is a subdivision on Lake Forest Rd, in central Clearwater, ZIP 33765 — reached via NE Coachman Rd, adjacent to Northeast Coachman Park.
- US-19 — nearest highway interchange at NE Coachman Rd (FL-590), less than 1 mile
- NE Coachman Rd (FL-590) — runs directly past the neighborhood; Lake Forest Rd leads into Northeast Coachman Park
- N Belcher Rd — parallels US-19 one block west, ~1.5 mi
- Drew St — main east–west corridor into downtown Clearwater, ~1.5-2 mi south
Local streets: Lake Forest Rd.
Map
Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.
Schools (assigned attendance area)
- Eisenhower Elementary School — elementary
- Safety Harbor Middle School — middle
- Clearwater High School — high
Boundaries are reviewed periodically — confirm by exact address:
Pinellas County Schools directory ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Supercenter | 23106 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater | 0.9 mi |
| Publix — Gulf to Bay Plaza | 525 S Belcher Rd | 1.5 mi |
| ALDI | 2150 Gulf To Bay Blvd | 1.4 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 23656 US-19, Clearwater | 1.7 mi |
| Sam’s Club | 2575 Gulf to Bay Blvd | 1.9 mi |
| Costco | 2655 Gulf to Bay Blvd | 2.1 mi |
| Target | 2747 Gulf to Bay Blvd | 2.3 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 27001 US Hwy 19 N (Countryside Mall) | 4.0 mi |
Nearest confirmed Winn-Dixie is roughly 4-5 mi.
Shopping & home improvement (nearest of each)
| Store | Address | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | 2200 Gulf To Bay Blvd | 1.3 mi |
| Walgreens | 1880 N Belcher Rd | 1.7 mi |
| The Home Depot | 2495 Gulf To Bay Blvd | 1.7 mi |
| Lowe’s Home Improvement | 2619 Gulf To Bay Blvd | 2.1 mi |
| Countryside Mall | 27001 US-19, Clearwater | 4.0 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (local independents emphasized, ratings shown)
| Name | Cuisine | Rating | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talkin’ Tacos Clearwater | Mexican | 4.6 | ~2 mi |
| Fresca Italian Kitchen | Italian | 4.7 | ~2 mi |
| Aroma Indian Cuisine & Bar | Indian | 4.6 | ~2.5 mi |
| Lenny’s Restaurant | Breakfast/brunch | 4.7 | ~1.5 mi |
| Tory’s Cafe | Breakfast/cafe, independent | 4.9 | ~1.5 mi |
| Another Broken Egg Cafe | Breakfast/brunch | 4.7 | ~3 mi |
| Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar | Seafood | 4.7 | ~1.7 mi |
| Rumba Island Bar & Grill | Jamaican | 4.5 | ~2 mi |
| Carvor’s Fish House | Seafood | 4.8 | ~2 mi |
| Gulfside Taproom Pizza and Wings | Pizza/wings | 4.9 | ~2 mi |
| BG Robata Sushi | Sushi/Japanese | 4.9 | ~3.5 mi |
| Ken Sushi & Asian Bistro | Sushi/Asian | 4.5 | ~2 mi |
Confirm current hours/ratings.
Coffee & fitness
- Coffee: Agape Coffeehouse, 2568 Sunset Point Rd (4.9★) · Yummies Coffee, 1928 Gulf To Bay Blvd (5.0★) · The Muddy Root Kava Cafe, 2045 Gulf To Bay Blvd (4.8★) · Starbucks, 2195 Gulf To Bay Blvd
- Gyms: Orangetheory Fitness, 25853 US Hwy 19 N (2.7 mi) · Planet Fitness, 1883-1885 N Highland Ave (3.5 mi) · YMCA, 1839 S Belcher Rd (3.6 mi)
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closest highway: US-19 at NE Coachman Rd | 0.9 mi | ~3 min | via NE Coachman Rd |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 14.4 mi | ~20 min | FL-60 E (Courtney Campbell Cswy) |
| Downtown Tampa | 20.2 mi | ~28 min | FL-60 E |
| St. Pete-Clearwater Airport (PIE) | 8.0 mi | ~12 min | US-19 S / FL-686 |
| Nearest major hospital: Morton Plant Hospital | 5.2 mi | ~14 min | NE Coachman Rd / Drew St |
| USF Tampa | 28.6 mi | ~36 min | FL-60 E / I-275 N |
| MacDill AFB | 27.3 mi | ~36 min | US-19 S / Gandy Blvd |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Northeast Coachman Park — includes a small lake, directly adjacent to Lake Forest Rd, ~0.4 mi.
- Moccasin Lake Nature Park — ~2.0 mi.
- Clearwater Beach — ~7.0 mi via FL-60 W.
- Ream Wilson Clearwater Trail begins at Northeast Coachman Park and connects into the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail system toward downtown Clearwater.
Local extras
- Breweries: Clearwater Brewing Company, 1700 N Fort Harrison Ave (4.9★) · Troubled Waters Brewing, 670 Main St (4.8★) · Southern Lights Brewing Company, 2075 Sunnydale Blvd (4.7★) — all ~3-5 mi toward downtown.
- Farmers market: The Market Marie, 300 Cleveland St (downtown Clearwater), Saturdays from 10am · Sun Valley International Market & Deli, 2380 NE Coachman Rd (very close, produce market).
- Golf: The Landings municipal golf course, 1875 Airport Dr, ~2 mi, 18-hole.
Utilities & internet
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy Florida |
| Water / sewer | City of Clearwater Public Utilities, (727) 562-4600 |
| Internet / fiber | Spectrum (cable) · Frontier Fiber (expanding into 33765) · AT&T Fiber — confirm exact availability by address |
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- ER: Morton Plant Hospital, 300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, ~5.2 mi
- Urgent care: MD Now Urgent Care — Clearwater South, 2420 Gulf To Bay Blvd, ~1.8 mi
- Veterinarian: Animal & Bird Hospital of Clearwater, 2651 Sunset Point Rd, ~1.6 mi
- Library: Clearwater East Community Library @ St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew St, ~1.2 mi
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.