Trying to figure out if you need to rent a car during your visit? Transportation options are plentiful in IRB so it really depends on what you plan to do during your stay. If you just want to spend your time at the beach, enjoy some restaurants & pubs, or live music - then you don't really need a car. If you plan to visit theme parks, sports stadiums or other Florida attractions around the state, then a rental car will be necessary. Check out our transportation directories below for more detailed information and options for getting around IRB and the neighboring barrier Island beach towns.
Transportation Options | Getting Around Indian Rocks Beach
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Walking | Pedestrian Friendly Community |
Our Indian Rocks Rentals homes are conveniently located in the middle of the two bridges that connect our city to the mainland. The City limits of Indian Rocks Beach are approximately 3 miles long (from north to south) along Gulf Blvd. Based solely on it's size, Indian Rocks is generally considered to be a walkable, pedestrian friendly city. |
| Bicycle Friendly Community |
Peddle power is a great way to get around and see the sites during your visit to Indian Rocks Beach. Whether you bring your own bicycle, take advantage of bicycles provided by your vacation rental host, or rent a bicycle from one of the local rental businesses; cycling is a fun, healthy, and inexpensive way to explore all of the beach communities. You can even rent a covered passenger trailer and take your dog along for the ride! |
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| Golf Carts | Scooters |
Golf Carts are a great way to get around on Indian Rocks Beach and visit surrounding beach towns. Bring your own cart or rent a golf cart. Check out our IRB Activities Directory for all different types of transportation rental options. |
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Beach Trolley | PSTA |
Getting around Indian Rocks Beach and the neighboring Pinellas barrier-island beach towns is inexpensive, fun, easy, and convenient when you take advantage of the Pinellas Suncoast Beach Trolley service. The Suncoast Beach Trolley runs from Clearwater Beach (north), to Pass-A-Grille (south), and stops at specially marked "Trolley Stop" locations along the entire Gulf Blvd. route |
| Kayaking | Paddle Boards | Canoeing |
Our Indian Rocks Rental homes are just a short walk to the intra-coastal waterway and IRB boat launch. This makes it easy to take one of our kayak for a paddle. Fish are abundent and the views can't be beat! |
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| Boating | Sailing |
Want to bring your boat or personal watercraft with you during your visit to Indian Rocks Beach? Please be sure to check-out the Florida Boating Regulations before you arrive. |
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| Driving | Fish Mile Markers |
If you plan to drive while you are visiting Indian Rocks Beach you'll want to take note of the Fish Mile Markers. These colorful Markers are placed along the main road(s) that run(s) the length of the Pinellas County Gulf Beaches barrier islands. Beginning in Pass A Grille (most southern point) at mile marker 0, the signs will guide you through all of the barrier island beach towns to mile marker 25 in Clearwater Beach (most northern point). Indian Rocks Beach begins at mile marker 16 and ends at mile marker 18. |