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Getting to Indian Rocks Beach

2 hr 32 min · 130 miles from Cape Coral (Google driving route without traffic, checked 2026-10-10; expect longer in season)

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Places to go

Top 5 per group by Google rating (4★+, 20+ reviews). Hours change — call ahead.

Eat & drink

  • Turkish Flame Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.9★ (677)
    2699 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Kera Pizza Tavern · 4.8★ (126)
    311 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Kooky Coconut · 4.7★ (2483)
    760 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • DJs Clam Shack Indian Shores · 4.7★ (804)
    19705 Gulf Blvd Ste A, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA
  • Guppy's On the Beach · 4.6★ (5635)
    1701 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA

Breakfast & coffee

  • Indian Shores Coffee · 4.7★ (1255)
    19221 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA
  • Voilà-Merci French Bakery · 4.7★ (453)
    19525 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA
  • Indian Rocks Cafe Deli & Market · 4.7★ (447)
    1401 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Grove Surf Cafe | Coffee Indian Rocks Beach · 4.7★ (442)
    1309 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA

Bars & live music

  • Anecdote Brewing Company · 4.8★ (265)
    321 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Guilty Sea Sports Pub · 4.6★ (1329)
    301 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Mahuffer's · 4.5★ (2836)
    19201 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA
  • Hurricane Eddie's Indian Rocks Beach · 4.3★ (472)
    1407 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Sharky’s Sea Pub · 4.3★ (277)
    19703 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA

Things to do

  • Seaside Seabird Sanctuary · 4.8★ (2254)
    18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA
  • Island Cove Beads & Gallery · 4.8★ (90)
    1519 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Gulf Beach Art Center · 4.8★ (66)
    1515 Bay Palm Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • The Claw Zone · 4.8★ (61)
    321 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve · 4.7★ (1179)
    903 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA

Beaches & parks

  • Indian Rocks Beach · 4.8★ (7194)
    1700 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Indian Rocks Beach · 4.8★ (274)
    232 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Indian Rocks 5th St. Beach Access · 4.8★ (116)
    Gulf Blvd &, 5th Ave, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Indian Shores Beach Access · 4.8★ (111)
    19500 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA
  • Tiki Gardens - Indian Shores Beach Access · 4.7★ (1780)
    19601 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785, USA

On the water

  • Jawstoo Fishing Charters · 4.9★ (79)
    401 2nd St Slip 33, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Contagious Deep Sea Fishing Charters · 4.9★ (57)
    Holiday Inn Harbourside, 401 2nd St Slip #1, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Simply Hooked Sport Charter Fishing · 4.8★ (90)
    401 2nd St Slip #2, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • A Boat Day · 4.7★ (47)
    401 2nd St Slip 18, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA
  • Island Marine Rentals · 4.6★ (293)
    20045 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA

Shopping

  • Island Attitudes IRB · 4.5★ (79)
    1519 Gulf Blvd Ste 2, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785, USA