Helpful Resources from the Communities of Alabama’s Coastal Connection
Beautiful beaches, authentic downtowns, wildlife preserves, historic sites and the freshest seafood you’ll ever put in your mouth are all yours to enjoy on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Visit the Coastal Connection to take in the natural beauty and experience all there is to see and do here.
Alabama’s southern tip is one of those places where even first-time visitors find a connection. Here, you’ll experience the link between the traditions of the Deep South and a more laid-back island lifestyle, between the wildlife of thousands of acres of preserved lands and the good life of a beachfront vacation, and between the gunships of past naval battles and today’s countless opportunities to enjoy our waters—including the dedication to conservation methods for the future. Alabama’s Coastal Connection has much to share. It beckons travelers to make their own connection and to learn more about the waters, ways and wildlife of Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
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Pedal Your Way Along the Byway
May is recognized as National Bike Month, bringing awareness to the many benefits of bicycling and encouraging others to grab a bike and go for...Read More
Watch Out for the Turtles
Sea turtle season, which runs from May to October, is the time when turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The Alabama Gulf Coast is...Read More
Art in the Park
Mark your calendars for May 13 and May 14, when the City of Foley welcomes everyone to experience Art in the Park. Since 1971, this...Read More
🍽️ The 3rd Annual Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is November 8-9 in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The festival will be a weekend of craft beer, great food, lawn games and fun for the whole family. Bring your friends and family, lawn chairs, blankets, and soak in the sun!
🍽️ Event Details: Link in Bio
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🚙 Ready to hit the road? Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway weaves through wildlife preserves, historic forts, pleasant small towns, and sugar-white Gulf beaches.
➡️ Discover hidden gems beyond the beachfront! Link in Bio
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The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge encompasses some of Alabama’s last remaining undisturbed coastal habitats. 🌾
It was established in 1980 to protect threatened and endangered species and migratory songbird habitats.
🌾 There are four trails of various lengths and terrain.
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🌭The German Sausage Festival is Saturday, October 25!
This festival is known for Elberta`s famous "One With Two Without" German sausage & sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and over 200 arts & crafts booths.
🌭 Event Details: Link in Bio
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🌾 Trails, piers, and ferries, however you want to explore the coastline, there are plenty of ways.
🗺️ Itineraries like “Connecting with Nature” or “Connecting with the Past” can help you plan your perfect byway adventure.
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"Keep the Party Going" at the Parrot Heads in Paradise Event happening October 22-26 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. 🦜
Thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans flock to Alabama`s Beaches to celebrate the laid-back island lifestyle we all know and love.
🦜 Event Details: Link in Bio
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