Indian Shores is a charming island town located just northwest of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It was once the part of the barrier island town, Indian Rocks Beach. In 1949, the south shore of this island broke off to become a town. It carried the name Indian Rocks Beach South Shore Beach until 1973, when the town council decided to shorten the name to Indian Shores. With a meager population of about 1400, Indian Shores is a great destination which offers tranquil atmosphere, picturesque shorelines and pleasant weather to vacationer seeking for a peaceful family holiday. Adding charming to its natural beauty are luxurious Indian Shores vacation rentals which provides an unsurpassed opportunity to explore the western coast of Florida. Located away from the dust and grin of the cities, Indian Shores Florida vacation rentals promise to offer a perfect hideaway for families and lone visitors, to explore this stunning region.

The small town of Indian Shores is known for its beautiful beaches, wildlife reserves and gardens. For adventure lovers, the island offers a plenty of thrilling sports like parasailing, shelling, jet skis, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and boating. If you are just looking for a relaxing break then take a leisurely stroll on the beach and enjoy spectacular vistas of sunsets over the endless sea. Nature enthusiasts can head to Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, a non-profit agency dedicated to the care and release of injured birds, native to the Gulf Coast. It is open daily to the public and admission is free. The town of Indian shores has a plethora of museums too. Located near to the Indian Shores condos and the Indian Shores pet friendly house rental at St. Pete Beach is Salvador Dali Museum, Sunken Garden, Museum of Fine Arts and Florida Holocaust Museum. The famous attractions of Orlando and Kissimmee are also just a short a distance away from this lovely beach town. Visit Tampa to enjoy Busch Gardens, a popular theme park in Florida and make a short trip to Clearwater to watch the majestic Celebration Station. Other major places of interest in and around Indian Shores include Park Boulevard Boat Ramp Park, Tiki Gardens, Pinellas trail and Town Square Nature Park, which features long promenades through the mangroves for a truly unique Indian Shores experience.

For shopping lovers, the town of Indian shores does not have much to offer, except some small shops, and boutiques selling colorful clothes, trinkets and beautiful souvenir items. The Specialty shops, malls and gift shops are located at Largo and Seminole, just fifteen minutes away from Indian Shores.

Indian Shores would never disappoint gourmands. The town hosts a good number of restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors and local eateries. Besides this, it also offers upscale dining in specialty restaurants of the Indian Shores vacation homes. Visit the famous Salt Rock Grill restaurant, which serve a host of mouthwatering delicacies, succulent seafood and offers amazing views of the sea. It is also popular nightspot with its award winning selection of fine wines and good food, served till late night. Scandia, The Hungry Fisherman and Chateau Madrid are some other excellent place to eat in Indian Shores.