If you feel like getting a little crazy (and chilly) on New Year’s Day, start 2013 with a refreshing dip in the Gulf of Mexico. Polar Bear Dips are held all over the country and many say they symbolize washing the previous year’s cares away and welcoming in the New Year. Hundreds of adults, children ...Read More
Santa hasn't made his stops along the Gulf Coast yet, but that doesn't mean it’s too early to start thinking about New Year’s Eve plans. Ring in 2013 on the sugar-white sands of the Gulf Coast. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly event or an all-night gala, there are plenty of options for celebrating the New Year at ...Read More
Are you daydreaming of warm spring days, sugar-white sand beaches and crystal-clear waves? Have this week's warmer December temperatures inspired you to plan your next beach getaway? Browse through the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach lodging options, attractions and restaurants to start penciling in your spring escape agenda. There’s no better time than now to ...Read More
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach are spreading holiday cheer around the Gulf Coast with events throughout the month of December. Whether you’re in the mood for cookies with Santa or a children’s Christmas concert, there’s no shortage of festivities to take part in. If you don’t find the event you’re looking for here, then take ...Read More
The holiday season is sneaking up on us again. Are you making a list and checking it twice? Make sure your list includes a trip to the Gulf Coast for a little R & R and holiday shopping. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach both offer a variety of unique boutiques and shopping opportunities to fill ...Read More
Everyone loves an outdoor wedding in the fall. The temperatures are cooler, but not too cool, the morning skies seem bluer and the sunsets are a radiant blend of pinks and oranges. If you’re planning fall nuptials, consider the sugar-white sands of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for your destination wedding location. Whether you say ...Read More
Why not hang up your apron this Thanksgiving, and come spend a hassle-free holiday on the Gulf Coast? Sure, the time spent in the kitchen roasting the turkey and preparing the fixings with family is fun, but let 2012 be the year you kick your heels up and let someone else do the work for ...Read More
If you think your options for activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach are limited during the fall, think again. The subtropical climates of the Gulf Coast make the area perfect for many year-round activities. However, if you’re still on the fence about booking your fall getaway, here’s a list of fun things to do ...Read More
October is an ideal month to enjoy the great outdoors in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Mild temperatures hovering around 75 degrees make this a great time of year for hiking and exploring the trails, nature preserves and historic sites on the Gulf Coast. The Gulf State Park offers 7.8 miles of natural scenery along ...Read More
How do you like your shrimp? Fried, boiled, butterflied, sauteed, barbecued? You are sure to find them prepared these ways and a multitude of other ways at the 41st Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain’s in Gulf Shores, Oct. 11 to 14. More than 250,000 festival goers are anticipated to attend the four-day festival. ...Read More