Welcome To Indian Rocks Beach, Florida...

Indian Rocks Beach is a small "hidden treasure" town of about 4,000 full-time and part-time residents, located on a Gulf of Mexico coastal barrier island, off the West Coast of central Florida, in Pinellas County at Gulf Blvd. Fish Mile-Markers #16-18. A quiet and quaint, pet-friendly, and vacation-friendly community which tends to be quieter and less crowded than its neighboring beach towns, yet has just as many advantages. Indian Rocks Beach has peaceful, white sand beaches; perfect for walking, jogging, swimming, sunning, shelling, surfing and snorkeling. In addition to the beautiful beach, there are several city parks, excellent restaurants, live entertainment venues, and a variety of shopping and water-sport activity choices in town. Visitors will find that accommodation choices are abundant and include: small vacation cottages, motel/hotel rentals, timshare rentals and luxury vacation rental homes and condo's. Indian Rocks Beach is also conveniently located just 40 minutes from the Tampa International Airport (TPA), and 25 minutes from St. Petersburg International Airport (PIE). A 40 minute drive will get you to Tampa's Busch Gardens, a 90 minute drive will take you to Orlando Theme Parks, and in a couple of hours you can drive to the Kennedy Center on the Space Coast. Come for a visit and just relax on the beach or see the local sites, plan day trips or overnight trips, and enjoy all that IRB has to offer as your Florida vacation, or holiday home base...

beachtrolley Transportation - Trolley • Cars • Boats • Bicycles • Scooters

If you're coming for a relaxing, laid-back vacation or holiday, there's no need to rent a car. Shuttles, taxis, and limousine service are all readily available to transport you from the airport to Indian Rocks Beach. Once you arrive on the island; public parks, restaurants, pubs, shops and live entertainment are all accessible via the Beach Trolley line, bicycle, or are just a short walk up & down Gulf Blvd. The Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach (north) to Passe-A-Grill Beach (south) and stops in all of the nearby barrier island beach towns (except Belleair Beach).

If you plan to venture beyond the barrier islands to explore theme parks or other Florida cities and attractions, then we recommend you rent a car. Want to spend some time on the water? Local businesses offer power boat, personal watercraft, and kayak rentals. Bicycle and scooter rentals are also available. For information regarding transportation rental options, please check out our Transportation Overview Page and the individual (specific) Transportation Directories; accessible from the main menu.

vacancy Accommodations - Where To Stay In IRB

Indian Rocks Beach offers a wide array of accommodation options; both directly on the Gulf-front or just a short walk from the beach. There are also vacation rental homes available directly on the inrarcoastal waterway. Lodging & accommodation options include: hotels & motel rentals, time share rentals, condo rentals, vacation rental homes by owner, a bed and breakfast, and (for those of you interested in staying on your boat) - Marina slips on the intercoastal waterway. Whether you are looking for a small, inexpensive vacation cottage or a large luxury rental home, you'll find it within the City of Indian Rocks Beach. If you are looking for campgrounds or RV parks, there are several to choose from in our nearby mainland towns. Be sure to check out all of the individual vacation lodging listings under the Lodging link on the main menu of this site or by clicking here.

Indian Rocks Beach is a pet-friendly community and offers several pet-friendly vacation accommodation options. If you are traveling with your pet(s) and you can't find an available rental that will accept your pet(s), there are several nearby kennel & boarding options available to you. Be sure to check out our pet-friendly lodging listings under the Lodging link on the main menu of this site.

eventtab IRB Attractions & Events - What To Do While Visiting IRB

In addition to our beautiful beach and public parks, the city of IRB has wonderful shops, dining establishments, and live entertainment! If you enjoy art, then the Beach Art Center will appeal to your senses. If you enjoy history, then the Indian Rocks Beach Historical Museum, is a must-see! The City also holds regular festivals at various times of the year which include Beauty & The Beach, Oktoberfest, Biggest Beach Party Ever and Taste of IRB. Twice per year, residents from all around the city participate in a city-wide garage sale (usually the weekend after Thanksgiving and Easter). Be sure to check out our City Events Schedule (below), to see what's happening during your scheduled visit... You can also read more about each event by clicking here.

Not traveling during a city event? No worries... There are plenty of recreational activities available to meet everybody's individual interests, budgets, and travel dates. Be sure to check out our Attractions link in the main menu. There you can view the numerous activities available within the city of IRB, surrounding beach communities, nearby mainland towns, Tampa, Orlando, and even on the Space Coast.

Visit Indian Rocks Beach-Activities, Attractions, Lodging

Play In The Sand & Enjoy The Surf

Indian Rocks Beach is known as "The Worls Safest Beach", and is the perfect place to enjoy all of the sun, surf, and tranquility that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. The main public beach access is located between 17th & 18th Ave. on the west side of Gulf Blvd., and offers 80 metered parking spaces, restrooms, outdoor showers, drinking fountains, and bike racks for visitors. There are twenty-six additional public beach accesses located throughout the city; most equipped with showers and a few with specially designed handicap/wheelchair ramps. Trash receptacles are readily available at each access, and are serviced regularly; assuring that the beach remains clean and pristine. Be sure to check-out our IRB Public Beach Access Directory for detailed amenities & photos of each individual access.

Then, pack your pails, coolers, umbrellas, beach towels, and sunscreen and head out to the beach for the day and enjoy Indian Rocks Beach... the warm blue waters in IRB are second to none.

Enjoy our beautiful waterways and all they have to offer!

jetskiing_fp Rent a power boat and dock at one of the local eateries (for lunch on their outdoor decks). Make an attempt at water skiing, knee boarding, and/or tubing. Rent a personal watercraft and explore the intercoastal waterway, or pack your picnic basket and your cooler and dock on one of the small spoil islands for a picnic in the sun. Rent a kayak or canoe and spend the day rowing or fishing. With the many miles of waterways that surround Indiian Rocks Beach, the possibilities for fun on the water and in the sun are endless.

Free Nature Activities & City Parks are abundant...

naturepreservesign The City of IRB is home to (11) eleven lovely parks, including the wonderful Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve, where you can stroll through the marsh-lands and mangrove trees, and view local species via an elevated boardwalk. Once you get settled-in, you can catch the Beach Trolley and head south to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary where you will enjoy close encounters with all types of seabirds and water fowl (admission is free but donations are always appreciated).

Rent a bicycle and ride the Pinellas Trail...

bicycles Rent a bicycle, rollerblades, or bring your skateboard and spend a day exploring the 34-mile stretch of the beautiful Pinellas Trail. The Trail is a great way to spend the day exploring nearby Pinellas County-mainland towns and attractions. The PSTA Beach Trolley offers a Bikes-on-Busses Program, which is a convenient mode of transportation to/from the Trail. The trail is also pet-friendly and provides a pleasurable walking experience, for both owners and their pets. The Trail is free to the public so it is a budget-friendly, healthy activity, that the whole family can enjoy!

Enjoy live entertainment & great food...

shrimpetc1 Home to some of the best restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, Indian Rocks Beach is a foodie's paradise! Dining options within the City include both indoor & outdoor seating, smoking & non-smoking bars/restaurants, several types of local and International cuisine choices, and live entertainment. Be sure to check out our Restaurant & Bar Directory for photos, menus, and detailed information about each of the local eateries and live entertainment options located in IRB.

Shop until you drop... Then pamper yourself!

bikinis_150a If you enjoy shopping, then you will want to check out the local surf shops, gift shops, and wine & cigar shops scattered around the City.

Shopping not your bag, or tired from holding the bag? Drop by one of the local salons or spa's for a little personal pampering and rejuvenation.

In addition to the shops and spa services in Indian Rocks Beach, there are a plethora of additional shopping and spa opportunities, in and amongst our neighboring beach and nearby mainland towns.

Current IRB Weather

Indian Rocks Beach, FL, US

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Fair
71°F, Windchill: 71°F
Wind: 7 mph NE
Humidity: 84%
Visibility: 0 mi
pressure: 29.99 in rising
Sunrise: 6:37 am
Sunset: 8:14 pm

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Partly Cloudy
Hi: 89°F, Low: 68°F

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Partly Cloudy
Hi: 88°F, Low: 70°F

IRB Events Schedule

Biggest Beach Party Ever - Hit the beach for an evening of food, drink and music! April, 30 2011.

IRB Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony -June 14, 2011 . Round-up your old flags and join us at Chic A Si Park for this honorable and patriotic ceremony.

IRB Poker Run - Spend the day visiting local eateries & bars and collecting cards. Use the cards to create your best poker hand and present that hand to win prizes at the end of the event. October 1, 2011 - from 12pm-8pm.

IRB Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 15, 2011. Join us for great food, live music and great raffle prizes!

IRB Pumpkin Carving & Haunted House - Saturday, October 29, 2011. Join us at City Hall for the fun & festivities.

Taste of IRB - Saturday, November 5, 2011. Join us for a night of great food from local restaurants, wine, beer and live music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

IRB City-Wide Garage Sale - Weekend of April 16/17 and again on November 26/27, 2011. Join us for great bargins on everything (including the kitchen sink).

IRB Holiday Tree Lighting - Friday, December 2, 2011 . Details to be announced.

IRB Holiday Street Parade - Sunday, December 4, 2011 . Details to be announced.

IRB Holiday Boat Parade - Saturday, December 17, 2011.

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