The Area:
Indian Shores, found along the Gulf of Mexico just west of St. Petersburg and Tampa, is home to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, a non-profit agency dedicated to the care and release of injured birds native to the Gulf Coast. A colorful bar and a high-end restaurant also epitomize the beach town. Shoppers love the John's Pass Village in nearby Madeira Beach. Also don’t miss the nightly sunset celebration at Clearwater Beach Pier and be sure to visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home of the famous movie star, Winter the Dolphin.
Airports
Tampa International Airport, 20.89 miles
131st St.)
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, 10.35 miles
Area Hot Spots
- Coffee Shop:
- South - Indian Shores Coffee Co @ 19221 Gulf Blvd.
- North - Lighthouse Donuts @ 215 Gulf Blvd., IRB
- Diner:
- Kenny's Korner - 17702 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores o Maggie May's - 2965 West Bay, Bellaire Bluffs
- Brunch:
- The Frog Pond - 16909 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach
- Sweet Sage - 16725 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach
- Fun Lunch:
- Kooky Coconut - 760 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Shubee Shack - 91 171st Ave, Redington Beech
- Pizza Delivery :
- Original Pizza 19525 Gulf Blvd.
- Mike's - 14461 Walsingham Road, Largo
- Beach Pizza Plus - 18117 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores
Restaurants:
- The Pub Waterfront - walking distance 1/3 mile north (great seafood and large outside decks to view Intracoastal)
- Mickey Quinn's Pub - walking distance 1/2 mile south (Sports Bar with pub food)
- South:
- Salt Rock - 19325 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores
- Seabreeze Island Grill - 17855 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores
- Wahoos Waterside Pub and Patio - 17801 Gulf Blvd, Redington Shores
- Conch Republic - 16699 Gulf Blvd, North Redington Beach
- North:
- Villa Glace - 109 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- JD's - 125 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Aqua Prime Seafood and Steaks - 215 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Los Mexicanos - 301 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Slyce Pizza - 311 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Crabby Bills - 401 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Jakes Sandwiches - 435 Gulf, IRB
- IRB Sushi - 416 1st St, IRB
- TJ's - 1515 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Keegans Grill - 1519 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Guppy's on the Beach - 1701 Gulf Blvd, IRB
- Columbia Restaurant - 1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater (Sand Key)
- PJ's Restaurant - just east of Gulf on Walsingham
- Lulu's Restaurant - also just east of Gulf on Walsingham
Things to do - South of Indian Shores:
- Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores www.seabirdsanctuary.com
- John Pass Village - 12901 Gulf Blvd, Madiera Beach www.johnspass.com (The Pirate Ship - two hour fun tour for kids)
- The Dali Museum - Downtown St Petersburg (Admission includes audio tour and headphones. Artwork with numbers and mustache are geared for children)
- Pass-a-Grille - Small community with great shops and restaurants. Best "shelling" in the area - follow road on west side of town along beach until it dead ends. Park at metered parking. Small beach area to the left is great for shelling at high low tide. Check tidal charts and go 2-3 hours prior to low tide. Great shelling after a storm.
- Bradenton -
- South Florida Museum - explore the area history, oldest living manatee and planetarium
- Pier 22 Restaurant - one block northwest of Museum. Nice covered patio for casual dining
- Sarasota -
- Mote Research Lab and Aquarium (also offer boat tours)
- St. Armand Circle (another Columbia Restaurant located here - great Cuban food)
- Ringling Museum www.ringling.org (sits on 20 acres, two circus museums, theater, tours, art museum, gardens)
Fort Myers -
Things to do - North of Indian Shores:
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 249 Windward Island, Clearwater (home of Winter the Dolphin - star of Dolphin Tales)
- Tarpon Springs - Greek fishing community. Take kids on boat trip to see how they formerly harvested sponges. Many restaurants. www.spongedocks.net
Things to do near Indian Shores:
- Heritage Village - 11909 125th St, Largo - 21 acre living history museum set in the natural pine and palmetto landscape. More than 28 historic structures, some dating back to the 19th century, include a school, church, sponge warehouse, railroad depot and store. www.pinellascounty.org/heritage
Things to do in Tampa:
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