If you're looking for sand and sun, you don't need to look any farther than lovely Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. It lies on a slim barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida's Pinellas Peninsula. Some of the country's finest beaches can be found here, and Indian Rocks Beach is one of them. Discover the attraction for yourself when you plan a vacation in one of the Indian Rocks Beach vacation rentals. Find a variety of vacation rentals in Indian Rocks Beach at Rentalo.com. Among the hotels in Indian Rocks Beach and other Indian Rocks Beach lodging at our site, you'll certainly find one that will start your getaway off right.

Just 20 miles west of Tampa, yet a world removed from the city's hustle and bustle, Indian Rocks Beach draws visitors by its proximity to many of Florida's top attractions. You can conveniently make day trips to Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, or Walt Disney World, and return to the peaceful quiet of your Indian Rocks Beach inn each evening.

You might spend a day away from your Indian Rocks Beach hotel in nearby Tampa. The area is chock full of history, and you might stroll down cobblestone streets in historic quarters of the city, or take a trolley ride along the Pier that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. One of the world's finest aquariums can be found here. In addition to featuring many species native to the region, the Florida Aquarium boasts a 500,000-gallon artificial Coral Reef Gallery Tank and a touch tank where you can stroke sharks and stingrays. Before heading back to your Indian Rocks Beach lodging, you might visit one of Tampa's renowned museums, like the Florida International Museum, the Holocaust Museum, or the Museum of Science and Industry.

Of course, you may not want to venture even that far from our hotels in Indian Rocks Beach. This town lies on Sand Key, a 12-mile long barrier island between Treasure Island and Clearwater Beach. On the west you'll find silken sand beaches abutting the warm azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The eastern side of the island proffers numerous canals and frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway. You might enjoy boating around the area to discover the many islands and beaches here.

Along the islands here, you'll find plenty to fill your days. Of course, you may simply stroll each day from your Indian Rocks Beach hotel down to the shore and enjoy soaking up the sunshine. If you care to rouse yourself, you might spend time in the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, where you can observe hundreds of birds, including pelicans, cormorants, and herons. Learn more about the island's rich history as one of the earliest beach communities at the Indian Rocks Area Historical Society. Just across the bridge in Clearwater Beach, you can book a cruise or rent a parasail. Whether you venture far or stay nearby, you can plan your stay in an Indian Rocks Beach inn to be exactly the type of vacation you'll enjoy. Enjoy it all the more in comfortable lodging when you choose one of the Indian Rocks Beach rentals from Rentalo.com.