Indian Rocks Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, swimming, fishing, surfing, boogie boarding, bodysurfing, skimboarding, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, windsurfing, boating, water-skiing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, wakeboarding, parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife watching, and surf-skiing.
This beach is ideal for less-experienced swimmers because the water here usually has gentle waves. In addition, it is also popular with surfers because the water here is known to have fun and consistent surfing waves. You can see the Indian Rocks Beach live cam to check the amazing waves here.
If you are planning to swim, kayak, canoe, or paddleboard here, we recommend being careful because the water here can have unpredictable rip currents and dangerous waves. In addition, the water here is also known to occasionally have a form of algae named red tide, which can be harmful for humans.
This beach is ideal for visitors looking for a quieter beach experience because it sees fewer visitors as compared to other nearby Pinellas County beaches. If you like taking pictures with excellent views, Indian Rocks Beach offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pinellas County shoreline, especially during sunset. This beach hosts many fun events including yoga classes, races, and skim board events – in addition, the city of Indian Rocks Beach also hosts the annual Oktoberfest.