Sightseeing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Florida beach vacation rentals overlook miles of warm white sand leading to the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The barrier island of Indian Rocks Beach floats quietly between the Gulf and the Intracoastal Waterway, putting it in prime position to enjoy all of the entertainment, restaurants and attractions of Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.

Art and Attractions

• 1. The Dali Museum in nearby St. Petersburg is home to 20,000 square feet of permanent, rotating and special exhibitions of the Spanish surrealist’s oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, photographs, sculptures and prints. The modern concrete and glass-ensconced museum has been deemed “one of the top buildings you have to see before you die” by AOL Travel News.
• 2. John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk is a uniquely themed fishing village of more than 130 shops, restaurants, ice cream shops and snack shacks overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. In addition, there are boat and jet-ski rentals, parasailing, deep-sea fishing charters and eco-tours.

History and Culture

• 3. The Indian Rocks Historical Museum is housed in the Carl & Caroline Moseley Beach Cottage. History of the beach is explained here using pictures and exhibits. Exhibits like weapons and artifacts throw light on the life of the early Indian Rocks Beach inhabitants.
• 4. The Beach Art Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Indian Rocks Beach residents and visitors with access to the experience and appreciation of the visual arts. Locally known as the BAC, the center is home to the Bob Gray and George King galleries, as well as a wide variety of art-related classes and workshops for students of all ages.
  

Rent bicycles, boats or mopeds to explore all of the nature, sights and attractions that Indian Rocks beach vacation rentals have to offer.