How to Have a Pet-Friendly Florida Vacation in IRB

*UPDATED AUGUST 2020

Enjoying a pet-friendly Florida Gulf beach vacation is easy! There’s no need to leave your dog behind as you and your family enjoy the warm sun, white sand and sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Book your pet-friendly Indian Rocks Beach condo rental by following the link and checking the pet-friendly properties box at the bottom right under the Advanced Search Options section to find the right rental for you and your family.

All that’s left to do is get ready to explore all of these dog-friendly places in and around Indian Rocks Beach, Florida for the best family vacation ever—where everyone can stay and play together. Let us know if we can help answer any questions you may have.

1. Book a pet-friendly Indian Rocks Beach condo or rental.

Beach Trails Condo Building exterior view | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Beach Trail Villas Pet-Friendly Rental**

Gazebo of Four Winds Pet-Friendly Rentals | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Park-like setting at Four Winds Villas**

Exterior photo of Four Winds Pet-Friendly Rentals | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Four Winds Pet-Friendly Rental**

Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty has a nice variety of pet-friendly vacation rentals to choose from with the amenities that matter most to you and your family—furry ones included. Choose the perfect pet-friendly rental for your family that has all the perks you’d expect from a vacation rental combined with the comfort and convenience of home. It’s the best of both worlds! Get started by perusing Plumlee Realty’s dog-friendly rentals by following the link in the heading and then choose the Pets in the blue Sort By tab at the top to filter out the rest and only bring up the pet-friendly rentals. Or click on the pet-friendly property links below the pictures.

2. Explore the pet-friendly places in Indian Rocks Beach.

Outdoor Pet-Friendly Dining Area Crabby Bill's Restaurant| Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **The Original Crabby Bill’s in IRB**

Pet Friendly Kooky Coconut | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Kooky Coconut, Indian Rocks Beach**

Outside pet-friendly dining at 18 on the Rocks | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **18 on the Rocks, Indian Rocks Beach**

Check out these pet-friendly restaurants, cafés and businesses that let your dog join you at their outdoor tables. Need help deciding? We chose a few of our local favorites, but go ahead and click the link above for more options to explore. Bone appétit (pun intended)!

3. Go on a dog-friendly Florida Gulf Beach adventure.

Dog playing in park with ball | Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Sand Key Beach Park, Clearwater**

Dog swimming in water | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Honeymoon Island State Park**

Dog playing at beach | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Fort DeSoto Paw Park and Beach**

Most Florida state parks do not allow pets on their beaches, and neither do most of the cities and townships. But fear not! There are dog-friendly beaches and places for you and your pet to enjoy together. Here are a three of our favorite dog-friendly Florida Gulf Beach adventures, which all happen to be a short drive from your pet-friendly Indian Rocks Beach condo or vacation rental. Click the links for more!

4. Play in a Florida Gulf Coast dog park.

Dog playing with frisbee in dog park | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals

Indian Rocks Beach, FL Dog Park

Dogs playing in dog park with sticks | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals — **Madeira Beach, FL ROC Dog Park**

Dogs playing with tennis ball in park | Plumlee Indian Rocks Beach Condo Rentals

There is no shortage of dog parks and paw playgrounds near Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores, Florida. Explore the local Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve and its doggy park or try one of our other Gulf Coast pet-friendly parks. You and your pup can have a new adventure every day. We’ve highlighted three of our local favorites, but click the link in the heading for more dog parks to enjoy.

Have fun, play hard, and leave nothing behind but your paw prints! 🐾