The Gulf of Mexico beaches in Pinellas County, Florida are some of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast of the "sunshine state". The warm waters, endless sunshine, soft white sand, and gentle surf, draw millions of visitors to the beach each year. A visit to the beach is a great way to spend time relaxing with friends and family, and offers many recreational options for all ages. Whether you love to swim, surf, skimboard, snorkel, walk, jog or just sit in the sand and work on your tan, the beach is a great place to do it all. Beach weddings are popular in Indian Rocks Beach. If you are planning a wedding on the beach, and you will have more that 50 people in attendance, a Temporary Use/Event Permit must be approved by the City Manager's office at 727-595-2517. To ensure your visit to the beach is a safe & pleasurable one, you'll want to read our Beach Safety information page before you head out. It is also important to know that there are no lifeguards on duty in Indian Rocks Beach. Emergency services are provided by the Pinellas County Sherriff's Office and Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue Services. For emergencies that occur while at the beach, please dial 911.
Ride the Beach Trolley...
Our Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals are all conveniently located and within walking or bike-riding distance to: shopping, dining, live entertainment, parks, tennis, fishing, churches, hair/nail/massage salons, public boat launch, and the Beach Trolley stop.
For your convenience, we offer 2 adult beach cruiser bicycles and a couple of 2-person kayaks; available for your use during your stay with us. The Beach Trolley is equipped with a bicycle carrier, and is a great way to get out and explore some of the neighboring beach towns or nearby mainland towns, via the Pinellas Trail.
Indian Rocks Beach has several lovely parks scattered throughout the city. All of the parks are located within walking or bike-riding distance of our rental homes. Pack your picnic basket and spend the day exploring all of the wildlife that call these parks their home. Many of our parks have covered pavilions with picnic tables. Or maybe you prefer to dine under a large oak tree, or to enjoy your meal on a sunny dock overlooking the intracoastal waterway? Whatever your preference or desire, we have a park nearby that will exceed your expectations! The sights, sounds and smells of these wide-open outdoor spaces are sure to calm the nerves and provoke a peaceful, relaxed state-of-mind.
You don't need to "stay on the beach" to "play on the beach". All of our rental homes are just a few minute stroll from their front doors, to having your toes in the warm white sand and crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The City of Indian Rocks Beach maintains 27 beach access parks located all along the main Gulf Blvd. corridor. Four of our homes are just 7 houses away from the 20th Avenue beach access park, one is beachside and has private beach access, and the other is just a few minute stroll to the 17th Avenue beach access park. Limited parking spots are available at these accesses, and if you choose to drive, the trip takes about one-minute.
Take-In the Sights...
Our rental homes are surrounded by the intracoastal waterway to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Our kayaks are a great way to get-out on the water and see the city from a different perspective. Take some time and paddle to one of the nearby spoil islands for bird watching, or grab your fishing license and a pole, and head-out past the Gulf buoys for some nearby-off-shore fishing.
Looking for a faster-paced option? Then you might want to rent a boat or waverunner for the day. Or maybe you don't want to be the captain... then you might want to consider taking a sunset dinner cruise. Whatever your preference; you'll find what you're looking for, in IRB!