There’s nothing more romantic than an outing with the one you love, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. From Mobile to Orange Beach, a romantic setting can be found at every turn. 

Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile is a stunning place to take a romantic stroll. Walk hand in hand along the winding paths as you admire the camellias, tulips, violas, daffodils and hyacinths, plus many more colorful plants. 

Pack your favorite bottle of wine and a picnic basket, then climb (or drive) aboard the Mobile Bay Ferry that departs from Dauphin Island. After you arrive, find a nice spot along the shore to enjoy a romantic picnic. Explore Fort Morgan and learn of its significance in American history. Then enjoy a hike in nature at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.  

The Eastern Shore boasts many romantic dining spots and lovely locations to stroll through. Watch a gorgeous sunset in Spanish Fort at the Eastern Shore Overlook, then choose one of the many restaurants in the area for a charming, romantic meal with the one you love. 

Turn Friday, February 14, into a night you will always treasure this year. Show your loved one just how much you appreciate them and how special they are to you by planning a sweet evening or weekend along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.