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Small town charm in Tampa Bay's oldest beach community
Beachfront cottages and low-rise condos line the white sand beaches of the Tampa Bay area's oldest beach community, Indian Shores. Unlike many neighborhoods on the barrier islands and further inland, Indian Shores still feels like a small town, where people know each other. "It's not super commercialized," says Lorynn Gavin. Gavin is a Broker with Out Fast Realy & Investments with more than $6 million in sales in the area. "It's a nice place to ride your bike and go walk on the beach." And people do. Palm trees give shade to local cyclists and pedestrians along the two-lane Gulf Boulevard that runs through Indian Shores, though the bike lanes and sidewalks do get a little more crowded as seasonal residents arrive for the winter.
With stunning blue skies & towering palm trees, Indian Shores is a wonderful place to live.
Living in Indian Shores allows for you to wake up to the stunning gulf coast crystal blue water.
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Public beach access, turtle nest protection and public parks along Gulf Boulevard
Locals walk and swim along Indian Shore's beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway. Beach access is available at Tiki Gardens Park and other points along Gulf Boulevard. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium monitors sea turtle nesting activity in Indian Shores, one of three conservation groups engaging in species preservation work in Pinellas County. The area sees many Loggerhead turtle nests and hatchlings, and local ordinances prohibit residents from using harmful lighting during nesting season, which lasts from May 1st to October 31st. Conservation groups advise locals not to disturb nesting sights or hatchlings heading towards the water, allowing residents to watch the nesting and later hatching process from a distance. Residents can fish and play sports in smaller parks along the Intracoastal Waterway. Visitors can play a game of tennis or fish and relax on the waterfront at Town Square Nature Park.
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Tiki Gardens allows for parking & beach access if you are visiting Indian Shores neighborhood.
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Seasonal homeowners live in cozy condos and cottages
While tourists and renters fill other beach towns, permanent and seasonal homeowners dominate the population of Indian Shore. Almost half of all residents are over 65 years old, and over half of all homes are apartment-style condominiums. Everything from penthouse spaces to one-bedroom units is on offer along Gulf Boulevard. A small number of cottages and waterfront estates peppers the local housing market. However, any unit's price depends on whether it includes onsite boat slips, pools, saunas and other amenities. A modest condo with a community fishing dock on the Intracoastal Waterway costs around $420,000. Alternatively, a large condo with direct access to beaches along the Gulf and pool facilities costs $2.2 million or more.
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There are a few townhomes along Indian Shores if your looking for a bigger home.
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Local markets and town meetings in Indian Shores
The Weekly Sunday Market runs from the beginning of November to the end of April. The market offers local honey, herbs, flowers, gourmet foods, and fine arts and crafts, with new vendors and products coming with each season. Locals can also attend weekly yoga sessions and town council meetings hosted in the Municipal Center.
There are a few shopping strips in Indian Shores neighborhood with bars & small shops.
DJ's Clam Shack offers convenient seafood options near the beach.
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Laid-back cafes and unapologetic dive bars
Gulf Boulevard has several restaurants where residents can enjoy a nice meal. Indian Shores Coffee House is a laid-back café where locals can purchase coffee and muffins and enjoy them either on the screened patio or indoors where they can listen to live guitar music. Patrons can enjoy prime steak cuts and fresh seafood from the waterfront patio at the Salt Rock Grill. The Dog & Parrot has a long list of beers, wines and craft cocktails and hosts live music on the weekends. Mahuffer's uniquely embraces its dive-bar personality, advertising "cold beer and lousy food" while decorating the inside with patrons' salvaged junkyard scraps and mementos. The Indian Rocks Causeway connects residents to Anona and stores like Publix and Walmart.
Enjoy dive bars then make sure to check out Mahuffer’s where dollar bills line the walls.
Indian Shores residents love having access to waterfront restaurants.
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Top marks for schools across the Intracoastal Waterway
Resident public school students attend schools across the Intracoastal Waterway, all under the Pinellas County School District. Bauder Elementary teaches pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an overall A-minus Niche rating. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions such as Seminole Middle and High School. Both schools have an overall B-rating or above, according to Niche. The high school partners with the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, allowing students to earn university credits in aerospace courses.
Seminole High School prepares students 9th-12th for college.
Seminole Middle School teaches 6-8th and helps get students ready for high school.
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Local commutes and improvements along Gulf Boulevard
Gulf Boulevard runs north to south through Indian Shores. Residents are within three miles of other barrier island communities like Indian Rocks Beach. Downtown St. Petersburg and Clearwater are 20 miles away, driving along Gulf Boulevard and other nearby freeways. Recently, the town council added bike lanes and pedestrian walkways as part of its capital improvement initiative, including the new municipal center and an interactive monument dedicated to the Indigenous Tocobaga people.
Want to explore than take you boat out of Indian Shores to the Gulf and explore the ocean.
Bike lanes run the whole Gulf Blvd strip in Indian Shores allowing for miles bike riding.
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Storm risk and local mitigation efforts
Indian Shores is part of a barrier island on the Gulf Coast and, therefore, has an extreme hurricane and flood risk. Indian Shores and other Tampa Bay area communities experienced intense storm surges and flooding from Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Idalia in 2023. Residents eventually rebuilt and helped transport supplies to hard-to-reach communities along the barrier islands. Pinellas County has enacted an emergency beach restoration project, placing 185,000 tons of sand around the county's beaches to mitigate the worst effects of floods and storm surges.
Don't have a boat then rent a kayak for a day on the water when you live in Indian Shores.
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On average, homes in Indian Shores, FL sell after 118 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Indian Shores, FL over the last 12 months is $614,635, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Life is short, BUY THE BEACH HOUSE! PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY! Welcome Home to your stunning, fully furnished, turn-key (all furniture, kitchenware, decorations, and linens included), 2nd floor luxury condo unit at Dolphin Key, located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway in beautiful Indian Shores within walking distance of several great restaurants. Recently built in 2017 in compliance with the
Rare opportunity to own a fully remodeled beachfront condo in Indian Shores ideally positioned between the Gulf and the Intracoastal Waterway, offering direct beach access, water views, and strong short-term rental potential. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence with 1,340 sq ft delivers refined coastal living with an open-concept layout, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Renovated in 2021–2022,
BEACHFRONT CONDO! Enjoy the turquoise Gulf waters everyday just steps from your front door! This Unique and Turnkey Beachfront condo in the established condo community of Village Sands is a RARE OPPORTUNITY. This condo offers stunning gulf views and amazing sunsets. Fish, walk the beach, look for seashells, this is truly the Florida lifestyle. LOW HOA at just $350 a month (or $4200 a yr) cover
No damage from last hurricane season. Ready for new owner to move inThis is an extraordinarily unique and especially attractive Beach front to Bay front opportunity in Indian Shores, known for its prime location in what locals call “The Narrows” where lucky residents can enjoy both the pristine powdery sand beach and Gulf of Mexico sunsets as well as Sunrises and bay views from your guest
No damage from last hurricane season. Ready for new owner to move in.This is an extraordinarily unique and especially attractive Beach front to Bay front opportunity in Indian Shores, known for its prime location in what locals call “The Narrows” where lucky residents can enjoy both the pristine powdery sand beach and Gulf of Mexico sunsets as well as Sunrises and bay views from your
Rare Gulf Front & Intracoastal Retreat – Perfect for Beach Lovers and Boaters Alike! Schedule your showing and prepare to take in breathtaking Gulf and Intracoastal water views from this 3-bedroom, 3-bath Gulf-front condominium offering the perfect blend of privacy, investment potential, and relaxed coastal living. Located in an intimate private building with only 10 units, this exceptional
Life is short, BUY THE BEACH HOUSE! PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY! Welcome Home to your stunning, fully furnished, turn-key (all furniture, kitchenware, decorations, and linens included), 2nd floor luxury condo unit at Dolphin Key, located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway in beautiful Indian Shores within walking distance of several great restaurants. Recently built in 2017 in compliance with the
Welcome to Your Slice of Paradise – Gulf Front Penthouse in Indian ShoresExperience true beachfront luxury in this DIRECT GULF FRONT PENTHOUSE, where coastal charm meets refined comfort. Located in the heart of Indian Shores, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers panoramic views of the Gulf and the Intracoastal Waterway, delivering the ultimate in Florida beach living.Step
Oceanfront Paradise – NOW offered at $689,000 | Seller Financing Available! Experience the ultimate coastal lifestyle in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo boasting million-dollar views of the Gulf of America. Located directly on the sand, this 4th-floor residence offers unobstructed panoramic views of the Gulf from your private balcony and Intracoastal views from the
PRICELESS, UNOBSTRUCTED GULF VIEWS from this 6th floor 1-bedroom 1-bath FURNISHED CONDO! Desirable, lobby-secured Tahitian Towers is the tallest building (9 floors - 40 units) with elevator access and a large sun deck and GULF FRONT HEATED POOL, enjoys a great reputation & sits on the highest point in Indian Shores along the pristine Gulf beaches. Well maintained and fully funded PET-FRIENDLY
Discover a serene, turnkey villa in the highly sought-after Imperial Point community of Largo, where homes are rarely available. This light-filled residence features a private entrance, covered carport, luxury plank flooring, fresh neutral finishes, an oversized kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and modern appliances, plus impact-rated windows and sliders. Recent updates include a
EXTRAORDINARY CANVAS FOR GULF-FRONT LUXURY. Discover a rare opportunity to create a masterpiece on the pristine, powder-white sand of Indian Shores. With 100 feet of coveted beach frontage directly on the Gulf and a depth of over 300 feet (including ±234 feet buildable depth), this cleared, shovel-ready site offers an incredible footprint. With a total lot size of ±0.72 acres, over half an acre
SUN, SURF, SERENITY, and SPECTACULAR SUNSETS define this exceptional Indian Shores beachfront residence. Set on a rare .39-acre Gulf-front parcel, this private retreat delivers 63' of direct beach frontage and endless possibilities. Combining timeless coastal comfort with remarkable versatility, the property is ideally suited as a primary residence, vacation home, income-producing rental
Now is your time to live the good life at Waterside of Indian Shores!This 4 level townhouse with Gulf and Intercoastal views includes 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, is 2,236 sq/ft and fully and tastefully furnished. A boat slip with 10,000 lb. lift is available for an additional $120,000. The home is newer constructed and solid with concrete block on all 4 levels, pilings to bedrock, metal roof, and
Beautifully Remodeled & Furnished 2BR/2BA BEACHFRONT CONDO on Redington Shores Beach! This stunning 55+ residence offers a light & bright new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets, plantation shutters throughout, hurricane shutters, luxury vinyl flooring, amazing views of the AZURE GULF WATERS from the kitchen, the living room and the primary bedroom! The screened balcony
The advertised rate of $4,347/month is the lowest available price, based on a 1 month(s) stay with a move-in date of September 28, 2026.Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can
Newly remodeled 1 bed,1 bath condo with lanai that overlooks the intercoastal. Day dock for your boat.Assigned parking and laundry is just steps away from your unit. Bay Mariner is a great place to live with plenty of community events and amenities!
Property Id: 1738458***Seasonal rental booking for Nov 1, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 min 30 days***Come get away in this beautiful, newer 4th floor Waterfront Corner Condo. Built in 2017 and situated along the Indian Shores intercoastal waterway and just steps away from white sand Gulf Beaches. Relax in luxury in this bright and spacious single level unit. The condo comfortably accommodates six
Prepare to be impressed! This beautifully updated 4th-floor condo in Indian Shores offers a rare combination of refined finishes, panoramic water views, and low-maintenance beachfront living. With sweeping vistas of both the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, this residence captures the best of Florida’s waterfront lifestyle from nearly every room. Designed with a fresh, open-concept
The advertised rate of $4,535/month is the lowest available price, based on a 30 day(s) stay with a move-in date of August 29, 2026.Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can be
$2,900 per month
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,050 Sq Ft
Live the beach life at Bay Shores Yacht & Tennis Club in beautiful Indian Shores. This fully furnished 2-bedroom condo is move-in ready and perfectly situated on the second floor directly across the street from public beach access, with a pedestrian crosswalk and beach trolley stop right out front, you’ll enjoy easy access to the sugar-sand beaches and all the nearby restaurants, shops, and
The advertised rate of $5,854/month is the lowest available price, based on a 1 month(s) stay with a move-in date of September 5, 2026.Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can
Furnished Waterfront Rental with a boat slip in Indian Shores! Currently tenant occupied, but will be available from April 15, 2026, to January 1st, 2027. Everything but the electric cost is included. Not only is the unit updated and lovely, you will be directly ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE BEACH and you can dock your boat with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico/America! This BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom
The advertised rate of $7,786/month is the lowest available price, based on a 30 day(s) stay with a move-in date of October 23, 2026.Rates vary depending on the duration of stay, season, and other parameters. For exact pricing and additional pricing components, please visit our website and enter your desired move-in and move-out dates. The rate is applicable when billed upfront; it can be
Quaint stand alone property just steps from the beach!! 2 bed, 1 bath with recent updates... New appliances and HVAC. Parking spot at your front door. Must see this charming cottage walking distance to many popular spots in Indian Shores! Perfect for locals to use as your own weekend retreat. No short term rentals permitted.
Property Id: 2337274Enjoy the white sand of Indian Shores, just steps from the front door of this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental condo! Not only will you have easy access to all your favorite coastal pastimes, you'll also be treated to community amenities including an outdoor pool during your stay at ‘Good Show Moe’s.’ After a day with your toes in the sand, unwind in the cozy
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