INDIAN ROCKS BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Indian Rocks Beach |
| Explore the city of Indian Rocks Beach, which stretches for about 3 miles along the Gulf of Mexico on Florida’s western coast, as you book a vacation rental out here. It claims to be home to some of the safest sandy beaches in the world. |
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Indian Rocks Beach Vacation Rental Information |
With a population of 4200, Indian Rocks Beach is the quiet town where you can take up base at a vacation rental property and visit parts of Florida that are short drives away. The most common types of Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom vacation condos. The 1-bedroom vacation rental condos sleep up to 4 people, 2-bedroom ones sleep up to 6, while the vacation rentals with
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3-bedrooms ones sleep up to 8 vacationers in some cases. There are a few 4-bedrooms and 5-bedroom vacation rentals available for larger family groups as well. Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals serve as an excellent hideaway to experience the city and its nearby attractions including Busch Gardens, Walt Disney World, Universal Studio, and even Sea World.
You have an interesting assortment of vacation rental types including apartments, townhomes, Indian Rocks Beach cottages and beach houses, located either on beachfront or offering stunning water views. Almost all Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals offer panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Swimming pool access, fully equipped kitchens, TVs, VCRs, telephones and full furnishings are some of the amenities you can expect at most of the Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals. Some vacation rentals even offer washers and dryers, so you don’t need to carry heaps of dirty laundry back home. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Indian Rocks Beach |
| Usually an extra Florida Bed Tax of 12% is levied at most Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals. Most of the Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals charge a refundable deposit at the time of reservation. Pet-friendliness is not to be taken for granted, however quite a few vacation rentals allow pets, at an additional charge. |
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Must See in Indian Rocks Beach |
The Indian Rocks Historical Society is a museum covering the history of the area from Native American inhabitants, to Spanish explorers, to modern land speculators. Beach Art Center has on display visual art and craftwork - both traditional as well as contemporary, which you can buy as souvenirs.
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Sights and Attractions in Indian Rocks Beach |
Indian Rocks Beach is a popular destination for families traveling with children and preferring a quieter stay, to synchronize their senses with the Nature. Not far from Indian Rocks Beach are the attractions of Clearwater, St. Pete Beach, Indian Shores, and Madeira Beach.
• Indian Rocks Beach Historical Society and Museum
• Salvador Dali Museum |
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Outdoor Recreation in Indian Rocks Beach |
| Indian Rocks Beach offers plenty of sunshine and many outdoor activities. Indian Rocks Beach features wide, sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sunning, beachcombing, surfing and snorkeling.
• Beach Activities
• Water Sports
• Hiking and Biking |
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Golfing in Indian Rocks Beach |
The golf courses at Largo and Seminole are just a few minutes from Indian Rocks Beach. Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club, East Bay Golf Club, Largo Golf Course and Pinecrest Golf Course at Largo – just to name a few are some of the golf courses, which provide you unprecedented opportunities to tee-off.
Clearwater golf courses including Airco Golf Course, Clearwater Country Club, Clearwater Golf Park, Countryside Executive Golf Course, Cove Cay Country Club and Glen Oaks Golf Course, are also less than 10 miles away from Indian Rocks Beach. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Indian Rocks Beach |
Despite its sleepy appearance, Indian Rocks Beach is home to some of the best-known restaurants along the Gulf Coast. Most of the restaurants can be found on the Gulf Boulevard. There are fine dining as well as casual restaurants to choose from, and the bill-of-fare ranges from seafood to Mexican, steaks to Italian.
With over 40 years of seafood experience, Crabby Bill's Seafood is known for its freshest local specialties. Guppy's On The Beach is another casual restaurant offering mouth-watering seafood and steaks. There are several mouth-watering holes to choose from, located a short drive away - in Largo, Seminole, St. Pete, Tampa and Clearwater.
Though the best nightlife activity in the city is gazing at the stars, however there are plenty of bars for those who like to live up the night. Number one spot for food, spirits, music and fun, Green Iguana Bar & Grill is known for its daily live music and late night menu. There since 1971, Brewmaster's Steak House is another gorgeous waterfront restaurant, where you can find live music and dancing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. |
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Shopping in Indian Rocks Beach |
| You will find the odd boutique, gift shop, and florist tucked away in Indian Rocks Beach, but there aren’t any shopping malls. Those are to be found in Seminole, Largo, Clearwater and Tampa. Beach Art Center, a non-profit membership organization supports and promotes visual art and craftwork, both traditional and contemporary. It holds exhibitions from where you can even buy these art pieces, or enroll in classes and workshops. |
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Best Times to Visit Indian Rocks Beach |
Florida has temperate and mild climate all through, and Indian Rocks Beach is no exception. With temperature that never falls below 54° F or goes above 90° F, any time of the year is pleasant for Indian Rocks Beach. The area gets showers in the month of June lasting through September.
November until March is the best time to visit Indian Rocks Beach. The weather is great and there are plenty of festivals and events planned in and around Indian Rocks Beach, including Holiday Boat Parade and Holiday Street Parade. |
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Time Zone for Indian Rocks Beach |
| Eastern Standard Time |
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Getting To and Around Indian Rocks Beach |
| Tampa International Airport is approximately 30 minutes drive to Indian Rocks Beach. Other airports in vicinity of the area are St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Linder Filed-Lakeland Regional Airport. The Suncoast Beach Trolley services the area for internal transit. Many car rental companies are also available for movement within the city. |
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