We’re almost to the six-week mark, and the countdown to Christmas has begun. There’s no doubt Christmas wish lists have been drafted, and you’re working on your strategic shopping plan. Be sure to include a beach-bound shopping trip on your holiday agenda. Not only will you find great gifts, but the call of Alabama’s white-sand beaches will provide a needed respite from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, as well.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a unique item at a specialty boutique or want to hit the big box stores on Black Friday, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach shopping offers everything you’re looking for. Spend a day at The Wharf in Orange Beach with name-brand stores and then break for lunch at one of several onsite restaurants. Gulf Shores is home to boutiques and shops where you’ll find interesting jewelry and gourmet gift baskets. At Gulf Shores’ Pelican Place shopping complex, you can get your shopping fix and then relax during a holiday blockbuster at the close by Cobb Theater. Just a short drive north to Foley, you’ll find the Tanger Outlet. The large open-air mall offers more than 120 famous-brand stores to help fulfill the wishes on your Christmas list.
For more shopping options, visit the directory to help plan the stops on your Gulf Coast holiday shopping spree. Get great deals on beach vacation rentals with Gulf Shores’ packages and hot deals.