Gulf Shores

Florida Gulf Coast

Sand Key, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores
Sand Key: An area that has a great park with many ocean front condos.
Belleair Beach: Homes built on the Gulf of Mexico are for the rich & famous.
Indian Rocks: Small community of homes & condos along the Gulf of Mexico.
Indian Shores: Small community of homes & condos along the Gulf of Mexico where in most parts the land is rarely 500 feet in width between the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway.

Now this truly is a very interactive site, however after watching the video of one of the drives you can click on one of the descriptions below it, to either continue the drive or view more detail on specific items of interest that you passed along the way.

I suggest you start by selecting your starting point in Indian Shores, but you can start anywhere.
Just don't get lost!

The Gulf Shores are quieter than Clearwater Beach, yet provide many of the same comforts.


To view & select from Interactive map of GULFSHORES & AREA, CLICK HERE

Click to view Video Clips & comments of some of the area drives along Gulf Blvd

Gulf Boulevard Drive
Indian Shores, Southern section
Drive -Indian Shores - South

Great place to start a drive, many stops along the way
Gulf Boulevard Drive
Indian Shores, Northern section
Drive - Indian Shores - North
Adjacent to the Intercoastal Waterway at most times
Gulf Boulevard Drive
Indian Rocks, Southern section
Drive - Indian Rocks - South
Alongside the Intercoastal waterway to downtown Indian Rocks
Gulf Boulevard Drive
Indian Rocks, Northern section
Drive - Indian Rocks - North
Many small business establishments, condos, parks
Gulf Boulevard Drive
Belleair Beach
Drive -Indian Shores - South
View some of the mansions on the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Boulevard Drive
Sand Key
Drive - Sand Key - Gulf Blvd
Mostly Condominiums, several good resorts and a major park on the Gulf of Mexico.


Click to view Video Clips & comments from restaurants, bars and beach activities in Indian Shores

Sunsets on Indian Shores Beach
Sunsets on Indian Shores Beach
Gulf of Mexico sunsets take a backseat to NOone!
Mahuffers Bar - Indian Shores
Mahuffers Bar - Indian Shores
There really is no place, like this place
Salt Rock Grille - Indian Shores
Salt Rock Grille - Indian Shores
Many a pleasant afternoon spent here watching the boats on the Intercoastal
Suncoast SeaBird Sanctuary - Indian Shores
Suncoast SeaBird Sanctuary - Indian Shores
Temporary home for those that ara injured or are abused
Xmas on the Beach - Indian Shores
Xmas on the Beach - Indian Shores
One does not require snow to enjoy the HOLIDAY season.
Black Skimmers Nesting - Indian Shores
Black Skimmers Nesting - Indian Shores
Yearly reserved nesting area for a new crop.


Click to view Video Clips & comments of some of the areas famous Gulf Beaches

Indian Shores Beach
Indian Shores Beach
Your seat is on order!
Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach
Parking availability is much greater together with more access points to the beach
Belleair Beach
Belleair Beach
Difficult to find access to parking as most parking lots are private
Sand Key Park
Sand Key Park
Parking plentiful as well as a great beach. Not as busy as some. Entry cost.
Barefoot Beach Resort - Indian Shores
Barefoot Beach Resort - Indian Shores
Great lodging as well as very close access to the Gulf of Mexico beaches
Holiday Inn - Indian Rocks
Holiday Inn - Indian Rocks
Good Resort on the Intercoastal, with on-site restaurant and marina.
Sand Key Resort - Sand Key
Sand Key Resort - Sand Key
On the Gulf of Mexico with full services and an excellent beach


Click to view Video Clips & comments of drives that cross over to the mainland or a small detour in Indian Rocks, or Boca Ciega Park itself

Boca Ciega Park
Boca Ciega Park

One great nature Park in the middle of a city. Just Fantastic.
Park Blvd Drive
Drive - To Boca Ciega Park
Drive -Park Blvd - East
Main road drive is quite similar to most in this area
Park Blvd Drive
returning to Gulf Blvd on the Gulf of Mexico
Drive -Park Blvd - West
Back to the Ocean, the beaches and sunsets
Drive - Indian Rocks - Detour
Drive -Indian Rocks - Detour
Short trips thru the Indian Rocks Downtown area
Belleair Beach Homes
Belleair Beach Homes
Beach homes here are quite large and usually owned by those with more than average.
Drive - Belleair Beach Causeway
Drive - Belleair Beach Causeway
Across the Causeway and back. Notice the east and west cloud cover.


Accommodation selections for all of Gulf Shores are available below
Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks, Indian Shores, Sand Key & Belleair, Largo, Seminole.

Gulf Shores highlights shown here, are NOT the only close by sights within a few miles.

Click on highlights for short video clips of some others such as Clearwater Beach near Palm Pavilion , or visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium , home of "Winter".

Picture Recap of Gulf Coast area
Life is a Beach

As a Reminder, this is just a personal hobby,
so if there is anything we could add easily please contact us below.
For the casual internet viewer not all items may be of interest, but for those that may make a trip, a review, including the map may give a good insight on what the area has to offer.


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