Make a holiday rental apartment or beach house in Indian Shores, USA your home away from home

The small town of Indian Shores is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, near Tampa. The laid-back town is stretched out along the coast and is blessed with fabulous weather year round. The sandy white beach, clear water and great weather make Indian Shores a great, relaxing family holiday retreat for those wanting to soak up the Florida sun. Most Indian Shores property is directly on the beach and caters for all budgets from small self-catering apartments to luxury beach houses.

Things to do in Indian Shores, USA

Although it is a small town, Indian Shores offers a wide variety of entertainment and attractions for tourists. There are great restaurants and bars in the area, as well as a number of golf courses nearby, not to mention the water sports and beach activities. There is something for everybody in Indian Shores.

The beautiful coastline of Indian Shores boasts miles of clean beaches where water sports and activities abound. You can go snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, fishing or swimming. You can also hire a boat and take a cruise in the beautiful blue waters of the Gulf. The beauty of the beaches in the area is that they are not bursting with holiday crowds as many of the beaches in Florida are. Most beaches in the area are easily accessible from Indian Shores holiday accommodation.

Indian Shores has a Town Square Nature Park, which features a boardwalk that passes through the mangroves towards the fishing pier. There is also the 34-mile long Pinellas Trail where you can roller blade, bike or walk and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Smuggler's Adventure Golf in Indian Shores has an elaborate adventure golf course with live alligators and is a great way for the whole family to spend a the day. Another great place to take children is to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, where injured birds are rehabilitated. Entrance is free.

Places to visit on holiday in Indian Shores, USA

Tampa is located 20 miles from Indian shores and is great place to visit on a day trip. Popular Tampa attractions include the Busch Gardens amusement park and Adventure Island, the Florida Aquarium, Lowry Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry. Tampa is also a great place to do some shopping and the vibrant nightlife means you can party the night away before heading back to your Indian Shores beach house.

The quaint Greek town of Tarpon Springs is within easy driving distance of Indian Shores property. The small fishing community of Tarpon Springs is renowned for sponge harvesting. There are also some fabulous Greek restaurants and bakeries in the town.

Weather in Indian Shores, USA

Indian Shores has hot and humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C. Winters are cool and dry but there are plenty of sunny days making Indian Shores a great beach holiday destination throughout the year. The best time of year to rent self-catering accommodation in Indian Shores is in the autumn or spring when temperatures are pleasant and the beaches aren’t crowded by throngs of tourists.

Flights to Indian Shores, USA

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is approximately 30 minutes away from Indian Shores accommodation. United Airlines, British Airways, Continental Airlines, and Delta Airlines are just a few of the airlines that offer flights to Tampa from the UK.