Amenities:
Indian Shores is a quieter, less crowded alternative to its larger
and better-known neighbors such as Clearwater Beach and St. Pete
Beach. It's a great place for vacationers seeking a quiet
or family vacation.Originally called "Indian Rocks Beach, South Shore" as a way to
distinguish itself from Indian Rocks Beach, the town of Indian
Shores was incorporated in 1949 and changed its name in 1973. Despite
its
small population (1,400) and limited extent (19 city blocks long and
1 city block wide), Indian Shores provides plenty of entertainment
for its visitors. The largest non-profit wild bird hospital in the United States, the
SunCoast Seabird Sanctuary, is located in Indian Shores. The
sanctuary houses and treats injured pelicans, herons, egrets, owls,
hawks and other birds. Many other activities such as adventure golf
and boat rentals are within an easy drive. Indian Shores is also home to some fantastic restaurants. No trip to
the area would be complete without a visit to the famous Salt Rock
Grill. Weather permitting, sit outside on the waterfront
deck and enjoy the view. Other restaurants and bars in Indian Shores include The Hungry
Fisherman, Chateau Madrid and The Pub Waterfront Grill. If you want
to experience what a Key West style bar was like in the days
of Ernest Hemingway, visit Mahuffer's (a.k.a Sloppy John's) on Gulf
Blvd, just north of the Park Blvd bridge. Self-described as
the "wurst" place on the beach, with lousy food and warm beer,
Mahuffer's has received numerous accolades from HGTV, the Travel
Channel, Travelocity, and has been named Best of Tampa Bay two years
in a row. Worth a visit, even if you decide you
don't like it.
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