The two public beach accesses in Indian Rocks are located at 4th Avenue & 17th Avenue.. These quaint waterfront areas are nestled amongst condominiums, motels and apartments. Indian Rocks, with its 27 access points along Gulf Boulevard is popular with locals and visitors alike. Sea Oats & other vegetation greet them as they walk over little bridges, onto the sparkling sand that is close to the water’s edge.

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At 4th Avenue most find nearby parking within the downtown area of Indian Rocks Beach one block away. At 17th Avenue there is a large public parking lot. The numerous other accesses offer parking for approximately ten cars.

The St Pete Dining Yacht (to the south) & the Clearwater Beach Yacht & Party Boat (to the north) are located 30 minutes away.

Sun bathers from all over the world visit this barrier island escape that lies between the Gulf of Mexico & the Intracoastal Waterway. They enjoy Indian Rock’s fine beaches, the calming surf & the relaxing, stress free atmosphere of a small town.

Also found within the city are several retail businesses and quaint restaurants where freshly caught shore dinners can be experienced.

When mullet fishing was a mainstay along the shores of this area, 8 wooden fishing piers jetted into the Gulf. Today, the only remaining fishing pier is located in Redington Shores, the town north of Indian Rocks Beach.

Nearby

Nearby Florida beach wedding locations include:

Clearwater Beach (7.4mile), Indian Shores (1.7 miles) & Madeira Beach (8.3 miles)

History of Indian Rocks Beach

When mullet fishing was a mainstay along the shores of this area, 8 wooden fishing piers jetted into the Gulf. Today, the only remaining fishing pier is located in Redington Shores, 2 towns north of Indian Rocks Beach.

The Indian Rocks Beach Historical Museum operated by the Indian Rocks Indian Rocks Area Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1980.  This enthusiastic group of volunteers collect, preserve & share the history of Indian Rocks (an area that originally included what is today Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, and a part of Largo). Indian Rocks Beach, Florida got its name when a native medicine man miraculously healed his chief with the waters from a natural rock-surrounded sulfur spring once located across from Indian Rocks Beach City Hall.  Now Indian Rocks Beach is a thriving community that has maintained most of its original character and supports a lively mixture of recreational activities. In addition to its sandy shores, visitors may explore the nature preserve & other parks.