Indian Shores Beach was our perfect getaway for Spring Break. Far enough away from the hustle & bustle of Clearwater Beach & St Pete- there was plenty of room to throw down a blanket and pop up a canopy. Perfect powder soft beach, amazing sunset views, crystal clear waters. The sandbar was my spot at low tide! One of my go-to spots! read more

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Beautiful beach! Very quiet and peaceful compared to surrounding busier beaches of Clearwater and St Pete! It was very clean and calm waves on that day. I loved the area they had cleaning off as the sand as well. read more

Indian Shores Beach - Beaches Near Me

I absolutely love Indian Shores Beach. On weekdays it's quiet and very peaceful. It was a quick little 2 minute walk from the Airbnb I was staying at which was very convenient. There's also a good amount of birds that fly around this area if you happen to be into birding or photography. If you're ever in this area around sunset definitely come by any of the beaches on the gulf coast they're all beautiful. This was my third time here and I'll be coming back many more times in the future! read more

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Always clean, this is one of our go to beaches. Never crowded and always has clean bathroom facilities. Also the parking is much cheaper than Clearwater/St Pete beaches. Nothing better than toes in the sand, and just minutes from local restaurants and bars. Check it out!! read more

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Indian Shores Beach is located South of Indian Rocks Beach & North of Reddington Beach, West of Seminole by St Petersburg in Pinellas County. Indian Shores is a secluded island escape for those longing to be close to the action of Clearwater, Tampa and St. Pete but far away enough to enjoy the peace and tranquility of uncrowded beaches, the blue-green Gulf of Mexico waters, and a family-friendly atmosphere. In 1927 the government filled the pass just north of the present day town limits, joining the upper Sand Key to the lower beaches. Incorporated in 1949 and called Indian Rocks Beach South Shore, the town shortened its name to Indian Shores in 1973. Indian Shores beach is home to nesting sea turtles each and every year May through October. Indian Shores Beach is less wide than Indian Rocks Beach with the Intercoastal waterway visible from most of Gulf Boulevard. Tiki Gardens is the only place for non-resident visitors to park on all of Indian Shores Beach but luckily it offers plenty of parking with a whopping 170 parking spaces! Metered parking will run you $2.50 an hour which is an average rate for beach parking at most beaches. However, you can find plenty of free beach parking at Indian Rocks Beach, just north of this beach. Tiki Gardens has restrooms, showers, and a paved walkway to the beach. Tiki Gardens was a South Seas Polynesian theme park which opened in 1964, was closed in the 1980s and sold by the owners to Pinellas County. Indian Shores welcomes families with several fun things to do. Everyone loves locally famous Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf, a mini-golf course with a live alligator exhibit. Island Marine Rentals is an affordable way to get in on the watersports. You can rent kayaks, paddleboard, or a boat for a couple of hours and take in the outstanding views. In Indian Rocks Beach, beat the heat and find tons of thrills at the new Splash Harbour Water Park featuring two 42-foot tall waterslides, a lazy river and zero-entry pool. Also, be sure to stop by the Indian Rocks Historical Museum which is a fascinating trip back in time in this beachfront town and, best of all, it's totally free. The largest non-profit wild bird hospital in the United States, the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, houses and treats injured pelicans, herons, egrets, owls, hawks and other regional birds. Admission to the sanctuary is free. It's open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so check it out next time you're in town! There are no Restaurants or bars directly on the Indian Shores beach and there are less Restaurants at Indian Shores than Indian Rocks Beach or Madeira Beach. Restaurants across the street from the beach include Caddys, Salt Rock Grill, Mahuffers Junkyard Bar, Aloha To Go, DJs Clam Shack, The Dog & Parrot, Original Sicilian Style Pizza, Lulu's Ice Cream Shop. Mahuffer's Junkyard Bar can be found on Gulf Boulevard, just north of the Park Boulevard bridge. It's self-described as the "wurst place on the beech" with lousy food, warm beer, sometimes live music, and sometimes live food. Mahuffer's has received numerous accolades from HGTV, the Travel Channel, Travelocity, and has been named Best of Tampa Bay two years in a row. It's worth a visit, even if you decide you don't like it. People either love it or hate it. It is the textbook definition of a dive and Mahuffer's is proud of it. For a relaxed beach with free parking, I prefer going to Indian Rocks Beach over paying for parking at Indian Shores Beach. For those with kids, there's a more to do here than Indian Rocks Beach but I prefer Indian Rocks Beach. read more

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Beautiful white sands. Warm, turquoise, crystal clear water. Not too crowded, amazing parking ( right across the street AND it's only $1 per hour!) Best of all, there are no tourists! I am so happy that I found this hidden gem today! I will return!!! read more

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A beach, sand, sunset and smiles oh and a swimsuit is all you need to forget the issues in the world. Then rinse and repeat and do it all over again tomorrow. So happy I live her when I see the photos of friends weather in other parts of the Country and our winter has been brutal in the 60's so once we bundle up a few more days all should be well. Enjoy our beach and take more with you than your brought and remember the sand is not an ashtray. read more

If I am lucky enough to be on the beach, I am lucky enough. I swear I thought I've been to every beach between St. Pete & Clearwater, but unfortunately & fortunately not. I'm excited to have found Indian Shores Beach. It is perfect in that chillaxing, convenient, beautiful mesmerizing kinda way. Parking is right across the street for a dollar an hour, and it has a credit card machine so you don't have to dig in your nonexistent change purse. There's a clean bathroom, and showers, and it's close to the beach, not a HIKE. This will be one of my new favorite beach spots, so if I decide to disconnect, and you can't find me, you may find me right here. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon. I wasn't blown away, it just seemed like another beach in the area. The surrounding area consists of many, many resorts. I didn't see any restaurants by the water and that disappointed me. Also, no bathrooms in the area, unsure of where people go, thankfully I didn't need to use it. Trash was overflowing. Beach itself was fine, no rocks and no seaweed all over the water. It wasn't crazy crowded for a Saturday and that's a big plus. Overall not my favorite beach but it got the job done, ie: sun, sand, water. read more

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Love this beach! Being a local I stay clear of Clearwater beach that is overcrowded and I come here. Less of a crowd, less touristy, still beautiful views. I love that they have a parking lot, it's $1/hr and you can use credit card if out of change. Not pet friendly so leave the fur babies at home. read more

Indian Shores Beach - Beaches Near Me

Beautiful beach! Definitely a more local spot so the crowds are not too bad. Clear water and white sand, can't get much better than that. read more

Indian Shores Beach - Beaches Near Me

A nice clean Beach. Not trashed at all. People were all nice & friendly. Benches provided for a sit down. Trash containers were provided for encouragement of keeping beach area clean. Will be returning. read more

Nice area but good luck finding parking! I stopped along the main strip to get access to the beach and was able to find a public access point on Central Ave. The beach is fairly quiet this time of year so it was perfect to get some shots of the coastline without people. This seems to be an area dedicated to privately owned homes and rentals but hardly any tourist spots or restaurants. A nice quiet beach nonetheless. read more

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This place is so awesome and so far away from the crowds that I don't want to spoil that by writing a review. Don't come here! Save it for me! Anyway, Indians Shores is far and away my favorite Bay Area beach. It doesn't have the wide silky sand that Clearwater does, but it also doesn't have the hoards of tourists and day-trippers, impossible to find parking, or touristy infrastructure. What it has instead is a small-town feel, amazing little restaurants, bars, and coffee shops easily accessible, and free street parking or an easy to access public lot. If you're traveling with kids, this is probably not the spot for you. You'd be better off further north at the parks with playgrounds and picnic areas, but Indian Shores has showers at ever beach access and the main beach access has bathrooms as well. It's also not a party beach, as like many local beaches alcohol is banned from the beach. Also WATCH OUT FOR SEAGULLS! One actually managed to steal food from my bag when we went for a dip in the water. read more

This is my favorite beach in Tampa! I tend to stay away from Clearwater because it's so crazy busy and parking is expensive. Crowds are always very light and parking is plentiful. I always park across the street in the Tiki Gardens parking lot and there's plenty of parking spaces and even bathrooms. Parking is only $1/hour which is a steal compared to the surrounding beaches and you can use credit cards. The beach is gorgeous and you don't have to worry about trash, plenty of trashcans. There's also a shower so you can rinse off on your way out. read more

This beach is Gorgeous! The water is crystal clear and it is rarely crowded except for on holiday weekends and it's still nowhere near as crowded as Indian Rocks or Clearwater. read more

Indian Shores Beach - Just me and my raft at Indian Shores beach... - Beaches Near Me

5th year visiting Indian Shores..great beach, great food, everyone is friendly. Not a ton of kids or tourists..great spot to vacation! read more

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Gorgeous beach! Usually very small crowds, increasing only during weekends or holidays. This beach has a great landscape of white sand and calm waters, and is populated with shells and sometimes seaweed. Also a great place to watch the Florida sunset. Parking is only $1 an hour, and I would highly recommend this beach to anyone! read more

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This beach is absolutely covered in seashells and it's beyond gorgeous to visit at sunset. Just make sure you wear shoes!

A beautiful stretch of beach! White sand glistening in the Florida sun! Not very busy which made it very family friendly!!

This beach is exquisite. The waves are so mellow. The waters warm, the sands white. It's very nice. It's less of a touristy spot then clearwater. It's a nice area, lots of places to find free parking. A lot of food restaurants right near the Main Street off the water. You'll like it. Try it out. read more

This beach was not busy, not a lot of people. The sand was very soft. The area that i was in appers to be occupied with hotel guest. No other parking otherwise. The water is great and beautiful. The children were able to run and build sand castles. read more

Beautiful beach and not too crowded. Way better than Clearwater.

I'm enjoying our 2 weeks at Barefoot Beach resort. We have been coming here for 5 years and love it. It is just wonderful. read more

Indian Shores Beach - The heated pool is wonderful and always spotless - Beaches Near Me