Indian Rocks Beach is a quiet town of approximately 5,000 residents and it is like a beach version of Mayberry with its quaint small town atmosphere. Named after an old Native American legend about the healing powers of the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the town was initially developed in the 1920's as a weekend getaway destination for wealthy inland residents. The strict zoning and height limitations for Indian Rocks Beach have managed to preserve the views and the family-oriented character of the area over the years. Today, Indian Rocks Beach is well-known as a picturesque and pristine beach community with a charming and relaxing atmosphere that appeals to adults and children of all ages. Despite its quiet residential character, Indian Rocks Beach is home to some of the best known restaurants along the Gulf Coast and holds an Arts and Crafts Festival in the Spring and Fall of each year.

Activities available nearby include: golf, sailing, jetskis, boat charters/rentals, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, hiking/biking trails, jogging, aerobics classes, crafts classes, horseback riding, kite-flying, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, skateboarding, miniature golf, cinemas, community parks, libraries, gyms, dolphin-watching and dinner cruises, shopping, sightseeing, theme parks, and many other activities too numerous to list. Our Reef Club Condo Unit 106 is 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport (Tel 813-870-8700) and 20 minutes from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (Tel 727-453-7800). Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, and all the attractions in Tampa (aquarium, museums, theaters, restaurants, professional/college sports such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, tennis, etc.) are each within 30 minutes and Disney/Sea World/ Universal Studios/Orlando is within 90 minutes. It is simply a great place to relax and/or engage in a wide range of activities!

Here are some 'things to do' during your stay: 

THEME PARKS

Adventure Island
Tampa, FL
Experience Florida's first 4-lane mat slide, thrilling family raft rides, water slides, water tube rides, etc. in a unique 30-acre water park setting of water-drenched fun. 100% water = 100% fun! Seasonal operating dates and hours. Great for visitors of all ages!

Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay, FL
Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure in the Tampa Bay area: fantastic attractions, thrilling rides and a premier zoo featuring more than 2,000 animals, plus great restaurants, live shows, shops and games. Open year-round!
Great for visitors of all ages!
Cypress Gardens
WInter Haven, FL
Join in on the excitement and endless fun at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. Shows, rides, animals, gardens, turn-of-the-century shops, concerts and events, dinner cruises, and more. Open year-round!
Great for visitors of all ages!  
 

ATTRACTIONS

The Florida Botanical Gardens
A unique blend of Florida native plants, and beautiful exotic tropicals, displayed in both natural and formal gardens.

See also:
Beach Art Center - Indian Rocks Beach
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Fort DeSoto Park
Great Explorations - The Children's
     Museum of St. Petersburg

Heritage Village
Kennedy Space Center
Kid City - The Children's Museum of
     Tampa
Lowry Park Zoo
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science & Industry
Pinellas Trail
Salvador Dali Museum
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary

Sunken Gardens

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

The Florida Aquarium

The Ringling Museum of Art

 

GOLF, FISHING & WATER SPORTS

East Bay Golf Club
Located on the beautiful west central coast of Florida in Largo, East Bay Golf Club is one of the most popular public layouts in Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay area.

Fly-N-High
A popular waverunner rental and parasailing operation at John's Pass.

See also:
The Tides Golf Club
See 50+ public and private golf courses in the Tampa area

Fishing & Water Sports
Canoe Outpost

Florida's Oldest and Largest Canoe Outfitter
Fly-N-High
Your Parasail, WaveRunner & Boat Rentals Connection
Hubbard's Marina
Sightseeing, Deep Sea Fishing, Restaurants, Shopping

Boating & Sailing Rentals/Charters, Fishing Guides
A Lucky Day Fishing Charters | (727) 517-2119
Action Water Sports Rentals | (727) 399-9810
Destiny Yacht Charters Inc. | (727) 319-2628
Get Wet Watersports | (727) 320-8320
Indian Rocks Beach Boat Rentals | (727) 517-1122
Jack's Rentals At John's Pass | (727) 392-6912
Jaws Too Fishing Charter | (727) 595-3276
Proposition Charters | (727) 393-8609
T.Kat Charters | (727) 596-9562

Watersports & Rentals
Captain Mike's Watersports/Parasailing | (727) 360-1998
Indian Rocks Tackle & Dive Center/Scuba | (727) 595-3196
Indian Rocks Beach Boat Rentals | (727) 517-1122
Jet Works Waverunners | (727) 393-1881
John's Pass Waverunners Inc. | (727) 397-7040
Sail Honeymoon Kayaks and Sailboats | (727) 734-0392

 

MISCELLANEOUS SPORTS

 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (American Football)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Baseball)
Tampa Bay Lightning (Ice Hockey)
University of Florida Gators (All Sports)
Florida State Seminoles (All Sports)
University of South Florida Bulls (All Sports)
University of Tampa Spartans (All Sports)
Major League Baseball
The following teams have spring training close to Reef Club Unit 106: Tampa Bay Devil Rays, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians
Greyhound Dog Racing
Derby Lane Greyhound Racing
St. Petersburg, FL | Call: (727) 577-9896
Tampa Greyhound Track
Tampa, FL  |  Call: (813) 932-4313
Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Tampa Bay Downs, Tampa, FL  | Call: 813-855-4401
 

CRUISES

StarLite Cruises
A popular dinner cruise line in the Tampa Bay area. Great waterfront view, plus superb food and entertainment. A range of cruises are offered.

The Pirate Ship At John's Pass
This family cruise aboard a real replica pirate ship will entertain the whole family. Your pirate adventure will take you around the waters of Treasure Island, Boca Ciega Bay (this is the best place to spot playful dolphins), and The Gulf of Mexico, only to return to our very own pirate village of John's Pass.

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Captain Memo's Pirate Cruises | (727) 446-2587
Dolphin Landings Boat Rides & Charters | (727) 367-4488
Dolphin Encounter Cruises | (727) 442-7433
Shell Key Shuttle & Sunset Cruises | (727) 360-1348

 
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Caladesi Island State Park

Congo River Miniature Golf

Bike & Moped Rentals
Bicycle Outfitters | (727) 319-2453
Trail Sports | (727) 395-0509

Indian Rocks Beach Parks
Boca Ciega Millennium Park | (727) 588-4882
Caladesi Island State Park | (727) 469-5918
Fred E Marquis Pinellas Trail | (727) 549-6099
Honeymoon Island State Park | (727) 469-5942
Lake Seminole Park | (727) 549-6156
Largo Central Park | (727) 586-7415
Ridgecrest Park | (727) 588-4851
Sand Key Park | (727) 588-4852
Taylor Park | (727) 588-4847
Walsingham Park | (727) 549-6142

Miniature Golf
Congo River Miniature Golf | (727) 797-4222
Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf | (727) 517-7664
or 398-7008

 
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Ruth Eckerd Hall
 

Bowling
Ten Pin Lanes | (727) 381-1010
Twedt's Lanes | (727) 581-4102

Live Theater
Royalty Theatre | (727) 441-8868
Ruth Eckerd Hall | (727) 791-7400

Movies
AMC Tyrone Square 6 | (727) 347-9777
Parkside Movies 16 | (727) 525-7777
Regal Largo Mall 8 | (727) 581-5199
Seminole Mall Theater 8 | (727) 320-0977
Tri-City 8 AMC Theaters | (727) 531-2882

Needlepoint and Scrapbooking
Alex Paras Needlearts | (727) 823-5912
The Flying Needles | (727) 581-8691
The Happy Scrapper | (727) 593-5580

RESTAURANTS

Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar
An Exciting New Dining Experience Featuring an Atmosphere like no other in Tampa Bay.

E & E Stakeout Grill
Best steak, Prime Rib, Daily Seafood Specials and more in a casual setting.

Guppy's on the Beach
A solid reputation with fresh caught local seafood served with a creative flair.

See also:
Al & Stella's Italian Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner | | call: (727) 596-5900
Amici Italian Eatery
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 585-4707
Angellino's
Italian Family Restaurant | call: (727) 595-8382
Apple Cobbler Restaurant
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 584-1213
Arrigato Japanese Steak House
Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant | call: (727) 799-0202
Beachside Grille
Seafood, Cajun | call: (727) 397-1865
Blackbeard's Deli
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 596-2469
Blackstone's Tapas Cafe
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 517-7778
Blue Marlin
Sports Bar | call: (727) 593-2808
Bonefish Grill
Family Restaurant, Seafood | call: (727) 518-1230
Boris Family Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 559-7986
Boulevard Bistro
Family Restaurant, Steaks, Seafood |
call: (727) 399-1800
Bruno's Lakeside Restaurant
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 581-7993
Bunnies Cafe
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 587-0086
Café de France
French Restaurant | call: (727) 392-8627
Café de Paris
French Bakery, Breakfast | call: (727) 593-0277
Café Largo
French Restaurant | call: (727) 596-6282
Cajun Café on the Bayou
Cajun Restaurant | call: (727) 546-6732
Captain Kosmakos Seafood & Steak House
Steaks, Seafood | call: (727) 367-3743
Carmelita's
Mexican Restaurant | call: (727) 524-8226
Champions BBQ
Sandwiches, BBQ, Ribs
| call: (727) 585-4900
Charlie & Millie's Pizza House
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 391-5661
Chateau Madrid Restaurant
Spanish Restaurant
| call: (727) 596-9100
Chiang Mai Royal
Thai Restaurant | call: (727) 461-0414
Chicago Deli
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 536-4685
China Gate
Chinese Restaurant
| call: (727) 593-1688
China's Jade
Chinese Restaurant
| call: (727) 585-8323
Coaster's Bar & Grille
Bar & Pub | call: (727) 596-3332
Columbia Restaurant
Spanish Restaurant | call: (727) 596-8400
Crabby Bill's the Original Indian Rocks Beach
Fish & Seafood | call: (727) 595-4825
Cuso's Cantina
Mexican Restaurant | call: (727) 596-5633
Deux Soeurs Cafe
French Restaurant
| call: (727) 517-8633
Famous Greek Salads
Greek Restaurant
| call: (727) 593-8333
Fireplace Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 585-4094
Frenchy's Cafe
Fish & Seafood | call: (727) 446-3607
Friendly Fisherman
Fish & Seafood | reservations: (727) 391-6025
Friendship Restaurant
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 585-2629
Frog Pond
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | call: (727) 392-4117
Gathering Restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
call: (727) 593-1600
Geo Pappas Restaurant
Greek Restaurant | call: (727) 596-0491
Grecko Grill Steaks & Seafood
Steak, Seafood | reservations: (727) 399-5909
Greek Island Restaurant
Greek Restaurant
| call: (727) 581-1767
Grillmarks
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 584-6235
Hungry Fisherman
Seafood, Lunch, Dinner
| call: (727) 595-4218
Il Lido Italian Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 593-0926
JD's Restaurant & Lounge
Family Restaurant, Seafood | call: (727) 595-1320
Jimmy Guana's
Fish & Seafood | reservations: (727) 595-8356
Joto's Pizza
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 586-3993
Keegan's Seafood Grille
Family Restaurant, Seafood | call: (727) 596-2477
Kiku Japanese
Fine Dining Japanese Restaurant, Sushi | call: (727) 461-2633
Konaroma Cafe
Breakfast, Lunch
| call: (727) 596-6080
Kooky Coconut Cafe
Lunch, Snacks, Ice Cream | call: (727) 517-1300
La Cachette
French Restaurant
| call: (727) 596-5439
Le Bouchon
French Restaurant | call: (727) 585-9777
Leatherbacks Steak House
Steak, Seafood | reservations: (727) 399-2227
Lighthouse Donuts
Breakfast, Bagels/Doughnuts | call: (727) 517-8722
Los Mexicanos
Mexican Restaurant
| call: (727) 596-5253
Mangrove Grille
Caribbean Restaurant | call: (727) 363-5197
Martina's German Cuisine
German Restaurant
| call: (727) 319-0082
Mickey O'Shay's
Irish Pub & Restaurant
| call: (727) 581-5466
Mickey Quinn's
Irish Restaurant | call: (727) 593-3208
Middle Grounds Grill
Lunch and Dinner
| Reservations: (727) 360-4253
Mike's Pizza & Deli Station
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 587-0087
Mr. Pizza & Pasta Too
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 373-3774
My Place
Beach Dining, Steak, Sports Bar |
reservations: (727) 593-7040
Nadia's Restaurant & Bar
French, Fine Dining | call: (727) 596-7222
Pajanos Pizza & Subs
Family Restaurant, Pizza | call: (727) 595-8446
Palace Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 581-3776
Panera Bread
Sandwiches, Bread / call: (727) 320-8830
Pappa Nick's Family
Italian Restaurant
| call: (727) 596-2444
Penelope's Cafe & Tea Room
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 518-7901
Peppino's Italian Kitchen
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 585-2112
Pep's Sea Grill
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 521-1655
Pinky's Ice Cream & Candy Shop
Candy & Sweets, Ice Cream | call: (727) 517-7656
PJ's Oyster Bar
Fish & Seafood | reservations: (727) 596-5898
Red Lion Pub
British Restaurant, Pub | call: (727) 596-5411
Rudy's Rib Shack
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 593-0094
Saffron's Caribbean Cuisine
Caribbean Restaurant | call: (727) 345-6400
Salt Rock Grill
Steak, Seafood | reservations: (727) 593-7625
Sandy's Restaurant
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 596-6896
Sculley's
Family Restaurant, Seafood | call: (727) 393-7749
Shells
Family Restaurant, Seafood
| reservations: (727) 393-8990
Shephard's Restaurant
Family Restaurant, Prime Rib, Seafood | call: (727) 441-6875
Silas Steakhouse
Steak, Seafood | call: (727) 360-6961
Slammer's Crab House
Seafood Restaurant
| call: (727) 593-7733
Suncoast Family Restaurant
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 585-5459
Sushi Fune
Japanese Restaurant, Sushi | call: (727) 319-6627
Sweet Sage Cafe
Breakfast, Lunch | call: (727) 391-0453
Sweetwater's Restaurant
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 799-0818
Tao Japanese Diner
Family Restaurant
| call: (727) 596-7135
Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 381-7931
Telly's Family Restaurant
Greek Restaurant
| call: (727) 391-5133
Thai House One
Thai Restaurant
| call: (727) 585-3720
Thai Pan Alley
Thai Restaurant
| call: (727) 593-3663
The Candy Kitchen
Candy & Sweets, Ice Cream | call: (727) 392-6803
The Lobster Pot
Fish & Seafood | reservations: (727) 391-8592
The Pie Factory
Breakfast, Desserts
| call: (727) 593-1884
The Pub
Steak, Seafood, Bar | reservations: (727) 595-3172
The Ribs
Food & Spirits
| call: (727) 517-7427
The Tropical Grill
Lunch and Dinner
| call: (727) 595-4088
The Wine Cellar
French Restaurant, Seafood | reservations: (727) 393-3491
TJ's Italian Cafe & House of Sweets
Pizza, Italian Restaurant, Desserts |
reservations: (727)-596-1515
Villa Gallace
Italian Restaurant | call: (727) 596-0200
Village Inn
Restaurant & Bakery
| call: (727) 596-3762
Widow Brown's Restaurant & Tavern
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | call: (727) 584-7084
 
 
SHOPPING

International Plaza
200 stores and 15 restaurants! Only at International Plaza will you find an extraordinary combination of stores, services, and amenities. And only at Bay Street, our vibrant outdoor village, will you enjoy a collection of unique restaurants and boutiques open a little later for a lot more fun. Together it's an experience you don't want to miss.

The Pier | (727) 821-6443
Come visit one of the area's favorite places to shop, sightsee or just relax! Discover unique gifts and souvenirs at specialty shops, boutiques and galleries. 

See also:
Clearwater Mall | (727) 796-2335
From shopping to dining, you will find it here!  A Target Superstore, Costco, Fatburger's, Panera, Ross, and Jared's are just a few of the popular stores at this location.  An "Outdoor Mall"... Great if you like browsing in the stores and getting some exercise and fresh air!

Countryside Mall | (727) 796-1070
Featuring Macy's, Dillard's, JC Penney, Sears and more than 170 specialty shops. And since shopping should be fun, they also feature one of Florida's only in-mall ice skating rinks, full-service restaurants, a food court and movie theaters.  

John's Pass Village & Boardwalk | (727) 393-8230
A quaint turn-of-the-century fishing village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, cruise lines, boat rentals, parasailing, and jet skiing.

Largo Mall | (727) 587-0100
Located in the heart of Pinellas County, the Largo Mall features over 70 shops and services for your convenience and enjoyment.

Prime Outlets | (888) 260-7608
West Florida's largest outlet center with over 130 factory direct stores including Coach, Banana Republic, Gap, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks 'Off Fifth', Ann Taylor, etc.

Tyrone Square Mall | (727) 347-3889
Tyrone Square is anchored by Macy's, Dillard's, JC Penney, and Sears, and features a multi-screen cinema, food court, and more than 170 specialty shops.

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