There are plenty of spots to stop for a good meal along Alabama’s Coastal Connection. From casual cafes to fine dining restaurants, great food isn’t hard to come by. But when temperatures drop along the beach byway, nothing beats sharing a meal with family and friends in the great outdoors. So pack your picnic basket, ...Read More
We’re getting in the holiday spirit along Alabama’s Coastal Connection! It’s been a long wait, but the most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us. If you’re venturing along the beach byway this time of year, don’t miss out on some of the best shopping around. Head to some of these spots to ...Read More
Condo kitchens don’t always have the best set-up for whipping up a holiday feast. But if you’re joining us on the Gulf Coast with the hope of happening upon a delicious holiday dinner, you’re in luck. Some of our favorite local restaurants serve up holiday cheer on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. (Pro tip: Be ...Read More
Our temperatures rarely drop below 30 degrees and we hardly ever see snow, but that doesn’t stop those “the locals” from getting into the Christmas spirit along Alabama’s Coastal Connection. If you’re traveling the beach byway this December, we warmly welcome you to join us for these festive, family-friendly events. Fairhope’s Magical Christmas Parade - On ...Read More
Bundle up and lace up your skates. We’re heading into the holiday season along Alabama’s Coastal Connection! From Grand Bay to Daphne to Orange Beach and everywhere between, the coastal byway is getting into the holiday spirit with festive events and happenings all season long. Heading to Theodore? Don’t miss out on Bellingrath’s annual Magic ...Read More
We’re no strangers to seafood along the Gulf Coast, and there’s no limit to the ways or occasions for which we’ll prepare it. While there’s nothing wrong with sticking to the traditional turkey and cornbread dressing for your Thanksgiving meal, we’re all about incorporating fresh gulf seafood into your holiday meal. In the summertime, seafood ...Read More
Down in coastal Alabama, fall takes its time getting here. We’re still in shorts and flip flops well into October, while folks above the Mason-Dixon line are beginning to bundle up. But come November, slightly cooler temperatures beckon us outside to enjoy autumn on the Gulf Coast. If you’re venturing along the beach byway this ...Read More
We’re going to let you in on a little secret that professional anglers may not want you to know. Along Alabama’s Coastal Connection, fall is one of the best times of year for inshore and offshore fishing. That’s right. Aside from the considerably less crowded beaches and blissfully cooler temperatures, there’s another reason to pack ...Read More
For those unfamiliar with the Gulf Coast, our natural environment can seem like something out of science fiction. Our wetlands are home to a wide array of fascinating flora and fauna unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. From the powerful American alligator to the beautiful blue heron and all the plant life in between, you’re ...Read More
For those of us who’ve made the Gulf Coast our home, conserving our delicate environment is a top priority. Although it hasn’t always been the case, in recent decades environmental groups both local and national have sprung up out of a need to address the unique problems facing our local ecosystems, from water quality and ...Read More