Welcome to Indian Rocks Beach (IRB)
Your Insider Guide
Discover the best restaurants, grocery stores, delivery options, beaches, and things to do near Condo Del Mar. This local insider guide helps guests plan their stay like a local — with walkable dining, nearby attractions, family-friendly activities, and helpful tips just 2 minutes in flip-flops from the beach.
Top Restaurants & Dining (All Within ~5–10 Minutes).
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended (Casual & Local Favorites)
• Kooky Coconut — Iconic tiki-style café serving Cuban sandwiches, tacos, burgers, and over 30 flavors of homemade ice cream. Perfect for lunch or a quick beach-side snack.
• Guppy’s On the Beach — Local seafood favorite right on the sand with grouper tacos, fresh catch specials, and outdoor dining. Great for sunset dinners.
• The Original Crabby Bill’s — Long-standing seafood institution perfect for family dinners; grouper sandwiches, fresh fish, oysters & more.
• Keegan’s Seafood Grille — Casual and friendly spot for seafood classics, plus she-crab soup.
• Jake’s Coastal Cantina — Tex-Mex with daily specials, refreshing margaritas and fun outdoor seating.
• Coco’s Crush Bar and Grill IRB — Great bar & grill with casual bites, cocktails, and live music — lively choice after a beach day.
• Cafe de Paris Bakery — French bakery and café for fresh pastries and coffee.
• Grove Surf Cafe — Coffee, breakfast, and brunch with relaxed vibes — known for excellent espresso.
• P.J.’s Oyster Bar — Fun spot for oysters, seafood & drinks near the water.
• Turkish Flame — Highly rated Mediterranean & Turkish kitchen (bring appetite).
Tip: Many places offer takeout or delivery services (DoorDash, UberEats).
🛍 Grocery & Essentials (Near the Condo)
• Indian Rocks Cafe Deli & Market — Local deli & market with fresh produce, snacks, deli meats, and drinks — perfect for beach picnic supplies. Also GREAT sandwiches!
• Publix Super Market at Indian Rocks Shopping Center — Full-service supermarket for groceries, deli, bakery and essentials.
• CVS Pharmacy — Full service pharmacy and a surprising amount of food, drinks, snacks and beach toys.
Grocery Delivery:
Services like Instacart deliver from Publix, CVS, Costco, Total Wine and more deliver right to the condo address.
🌊 Things to Do in & Around Indian Rocks Beach
Outdoor & Water Activities
• Indian Rocks Beach — Miles of pristine beachfront for swimming, shelling, and strolls.
• Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve — Quiet natural space for nature walks and birdwatching.
• Splash Harbour Water Park — Great for families with slides, lazy river & pool.
• Wet Rentals & Tours — Jet ski/paddleboard rentals & tours.
Local Culture & Parks
• Indian Rocks Historical Museum — Learn about IRB’s history.
• Florida Botanical Gardens — Nearby botanical gardens — beautiful for a serene walk.
Nearby Attractions
**• John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk — Historic waterfront village with shops, restaurants & water tours (short drive).
**• Seaside Bird Sanctuary — One of our favorites. Get up close and personal with many of the birds in the area. Its free (donations accepted) and is an outstanding sanctuary for injured birds.
📌 Local Tips & Guest Guide Essentials
Walk to nearby beach access points — 18th St & 19th are great for evening views. These are just across the street.
Best Sunset Spots
Parking & Walkability
Indian Rocks Beach is very walkable. Many restaurants and shops are within walking distance of your condo.
Indian Rocks Beach observes sea turtle nesting season from May through October. Guests should remove all beach items nightly, avoid flash photography, keep lights off or turtle-friendly after sunset, and never disturb turtles or marked nests. Learn more from Clearwater Marine Aquarium