INDIAN SHORES VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Indian Shores |
| With a population of about 1400, Indian Shores is a great place for vacationers seeking a peaceful, family vacation - away from the commotion of busier beaches, yet in their vicinity. Indian Shores Florida vacation rentals offer an unsurpassed opportunity to explore the western coast of Florida. |
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Indian Shores Vacation Rental Information |
| Nestled in the Pinellas County, Indian Shores shares its neighborhood with Largo, Seminole, Indian Rocks Beach, Redington Shores and St. Pete Beach. Indian Shores vacation rentals offer a perfect hideaway for families and lone visitors, to explore this stunning region. Vacation rentals in Indian Shores Florida usually come in the form of vacation rental condos or condominiums, though there are
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some rental townhomes and vacation houses also. Gulf-front condos and beachfront Indian Shores Florida vacation rentals offer wide sandy beaches, complementing their swimming pools. Vacation rental condo units come with 1 bedroom that sleeps 1 to 4 people, 2 bedrooms that sleep 2 to 8, and 3 bedrooms that sleep up to 10 persons. The 2-bedroom ones are most common, while larger vacation rentals are rare to be found at Indian Shores.
Indian Shores condos are individually decorated and feature all the amenities needed for a memorable vacation. Fully equipped kitchens with microwave, dishwasher, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes, coffee maker, toaster and BBQ grill are quite common in most of the Indian Shores vacation rentals. Other amenities provided by these vacation rentals include VCR, DVD player, CD player, stereo, cable TV, telephone, washer and dryer also. In addition, look for swimming pools, heated pools, hot tubs and spas. Quite a few of the Indian Shores Florida vacation rentals are wheelchair accessible and some are pet-friendly too. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Indian Shores |
Prior to booking a vacation rental property, check for advance deposits, period prior to arrival for the balance payment, cancellation notice period, and check-in and checkout timings. Optional guest cancellation insurance maybe considered covering unexpected events such as unpredictable weather, a medical or family emergency.
Some Indian Shores vacation rentals may not allow additional occupancy or charge per person/night. Cleaning charges in mid-occupancy may be additional at some Indian Shores vacation rentals. Confirm if pets are allowed at the Indian Shores vacation rental you choose. Smoking and special accessibility facilities can be made available. |
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Must See in Indian Shores |
Known worldwide for its dedication to the preservation of wildlife, Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is not to be missed. On a day trip to St. Pete Beach, you could see the Salvador Dali Museum, Sunken Gardens, Museum of Fine Arts and Florida Holocaust Museum. You can also make Indian Shores Florida your calm base and visit Disney World, Sea World and all of the attractions in Orlando and Kissimmee from there.
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Sights and Attractions in Indian Shores |
| Originally called “Indian Rocks Beach, South Shore” as a way to distinguish itself from Indian Rocks Beach, the town of Indian Shores was incorporated in 1943 and changed its name in 1973. Other attractions include its famous Seabird Sanctuary and even the wonderful Pinellas Trail.
• Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
• Park Boulevard Boat Ramp Park
• Tiki Gardens - Indian Shores Beach Access
• Pinellas Trail |
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Outdoor Recreation in Indian Shores |
| Indian Shores Florida is home to about 2 miles of a white sandy beach, where you can shell, swim, sun yourself, stroll and even play beach volleyball.
• Beach Activties
• Hiking and Biking |
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Golfing in Indian Shores |
| There are no golf courses at Indian Shores, but you could tee off at one of the greens in Largo, which is less than 6 miles away. It has 1 public 18-hole course, 2 semi-private 18-hole courses and 2 semi-private 36-hole courses. The other option is to go to Clearwater, which is less than 10 miles away and offers 5 public 18-hole golf courses to choose from. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Indian Shores |
Indian Shores Florida is also home to some fantastic restaurants. No trip to the area would be complete without a visit to the famous Salt Rock Grill. Weather permitting, sit outside on the waterfront deck and enjoy the view. Other restaurants include Scandia, The Hungry Fisherman and Chateau Madrid.
Though the prime attraction of the area is its peaceful serenity however, Indian Shores Florida does offer some pubs and bars for the night owls. The Pub is a waterfront grill and restaurant offering casual ambience, perfect for a family’s night out. The bar serves a range of drinks over here. The Salt Rock Grill is also popular nightspot with its award winning selection of fine wines and good food, served till late night.
If you want to experience what a Key West style bar was like in the days of Ernest Hemingway, visit Mahuffer's on Gulf Blvd, just north of the Park Blvd Bridge. Mahuffer's has been a recipient of many local and international accolades as well. |
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Shopping in Indian Shores |
| Specialty shops, malls and gift shops are located at Largo and Seminole, just fifteen minutes away from Indian Shores. |
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Best Times to Visit Indian Shores |
Warm semi-tropical climate, with short bursts of storms in the summer sums up the weather in Indian Shores Florida. The summer highs hover between 80° F and 90° F, while the winter lows just about manage to dip below 55° F. Summer is more humid.
November until March is the most popular time to visit Indian Shores, for that matter the whole of Florida. April through June is time for some summer, family fun and a few wet afternoons. Summers get a bit too humid and sultry so winter sees a fair share of the crowds. |
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Time Zone for Indian Shores |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Indian Shores |
Tampa and St. Petersburg International Airports are both short drives away from Indian Shores. Indian Shores Florida is 7 miles south of Clearwater and 9 miles north of St. Pete Beach. Sun Coast Trolley service will take you from St. Pete Beach to Sand Key (Clearwater), which runs daily, with unlimited stops for one price. |
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