Over the next few weeks, thousands of athletes and their families will make Gulf Shores & Orange Beach their temporary homes while they serve, ace, slide and sprint for their teams. The fall is a great time of year to visit the Gulf Coast and watch the action as your favorite players take the mound ...Read More
If you ask friends what their favorite season to visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is, you may be surprised to hear that fall is a great time of year for a beach vacation. During the fall months, the Gulf Coast may feel like your own, semi-private getaway. The summertime crowds have dwindled down and, ...Read More
The fish were really biting this summer in the waters off of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, and the great news is they haven’t stopped! The Gulf Coast is a great destination for year-round fishing. The subtropical climate makes the fishing experience even more enjoyable when the fall season rolls around. Fall officially begins on ...Read More
You’re in the home stretch when you choose Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for your beach getaway. The area is packed with races and athletic events that will get your heart pumping when you aren’t relaxing on the beach this fall. The 2012 Brett-Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and “Tri-it-on” are slated for Sept. 8. More ...Read More
Kick off your flip flops one more time before school starts at the Back to School Beach Bash in Gulf Shores on Friday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. The City of Gulf Shores hosts the annual free event at the west end of the Gulf Shores Public Beach. Similar to the city’s earlier beach party ...Read More
When you head out on your vacation, do you already know where you will be eating? Do you have favorite spots that your taste buds dream about all year as they anticipate your journey to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach? If you’re a foodie or just want to have a little fun, we invite you ...Read More
Who knew a trip to the Gulf Coast could also provide you with a trip around the world, or, at least a culinary trip around the world? Recreational culinary classes are back this summer by popular demand at Faulkner State Community College in Gulf Shores. From Provencal cuisine to California Wine Country, you’ll get a ...Read More
You haven’t missed your chance to hook the big one yet. Last week, the 2012 Red Snapper season was extended to July 16. That means there are an additional six days to sink your line and earn bragging rights for the biggest Red Snapper caught on the Gulf Coast. Let the tall fish tales begin! ...Read More
When you think of a vacation at the beach, does your mind automatically wander to fun in the sun or does it go to that dark place? You know the one: making checklists and packing suitcases? We don’t want your Gulf Coast vacation to be a chore, so we’ve compiled a list of beach must-haves ...Read More
If you’ve never seen a fireworks display over the water, don’t miss the City of Gulf Shores’ Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza. With views from any public beach in Gulf Shores, the annual event provides a colorful, patriotic salute to the nation’s independence. Bring a blanket and find a spot on the sand for one ...Read More