Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Activities

Gulf Coast beach activities Want to spend all your Florida Gulf Coast time enjoying the beach? The wide sand beach stretches for miles north and south of Indian Rocks Beach along this section of the Florida Gulf Coast. Yet, while the beach is definitely a major attraction for visitors to the Gulf Coast, there's so much more to do and see here that you're sure to find something different to enjoy every day of your stay.
On the beach or off the beach, you'll find plenty to do in the Florida Gulf Coast sand and surf. Sunbathe, take beach walks, build sand castles. Getting wet is easy, too, since the gentle waters of the Florida Gulf Coast are just steps away. Fish from the beach, spend hours trying your luck off a fishing pier or take a fishing excursion on a boat. Boating also is another popular Gulf Coast pastime, with boats for hire. Want to try your sea hands and legs with a windsurfer -- you can rent one of those, too. Boating and fishing on the Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast wildlife You won't need binoculars to watch the birds and other wildlife along the Florida Gulf Coast. Though wild, many of Florida's feathered creatures have become so used to people, you may wonder whether the birds are watching you. Along the beach you'll see flocks of sandpipers darting along the edge of the surf, herons patiently wading at the edge of the shore, pelicans bouncing in the Gulf waters near fishing piers and a wide variety of seagulls looking for whatever handouts they can beg.
For spectator and participant, there's no shortage of sports along the Florida Gulf Coast. World class golf courses are nearby. So are miniature "putt-putt" courses. Bicyclists will enjoy the tranquility of the Pinellas Trail. For baseball fans, there's the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Tampa Bay Buccanneers are the area's National Football League franchise. Hockey fans can watch the Tampa Bay Lightning and soccer enthusiasts can attend Tampa Bay Mutiny games. Golf and leisure on the Gulf Coast
Florida Gulfr Coast entertainment Disney World is just 90 minutes away and the Ringling Brothers circus museum is an easy drive down the road to Sarasota. But, if you want to stay closer to your vacation home, you can try Busch Gardens in Tampa, the premiere theme park on the Florida Gulf Coast. Museums include the Salvador Dali Museum, Florida International Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, Holocaust Museum. Art galleries, concerts and live theater events are year-round.
Where to dine? The choices are so many that even longtime residents of the Florida Gulf Coast can never sample more than a fraction. If you enjoy cooking, you can dine in at your vacation rental. Or, try Ybor City, Tampa's old historic district, where the bands play on and the food is served until well after dark. Down the road, John's Pass has a wealth of restaurants. Seafood is a specialty in all Gulf Coast neighborhoods. Italian, French or a burger -- you name it. Restaurants on the Florida Gulf Coast
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