Downtown Fairhope Searching for that one-of-a-kind, knock-me-over with a feather Christmas gift? It’s a good thing you’re near Alabama’s Coastal Connection because your odds of finding the mother-of-all gifts just increased! Why? Because folks on the Gulf Coast know a few things, like how to bake the perfect pecan pie, who has the ...Read More
Teaching our kids to love birding and wildlife in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach It’s a magical experience to watch winged creatures in flight. Our family has always loved the outdoors—my wife, Gina, and I have taken our 12-year-old son, Miles, and 8-year-old daughter, Julia, on camping and canoeing trips. It was time to introduce ...Read More
https://youtu.be/4NYJp0qi_n8 Want to try your hand at shucking oysters? Those delicious mollusks, chilled and served atop crackers with a dollop of cocktail sauce, are the spice of life for oyster lovers. Some like them raw, while others prefer them chargrilled, fried or even Rockefeller. But no matter how you like to eat them, there’s that ...Read More
Ever wonder what life on the bayou is like? If you live in or plan to visit Bayou La Batre on Oct. 10, now’s the chance to find out! This year’s Paddle Bayou La Batre event kicks off at 8 a.m. and you’re invited! Sponsored by the Bayou La Batre-Coden Historical Foundation, The City of ...Read More
Did somebody say oysters? You heard right - it’s almost time for the 8th Annual Oyster Cook-Off and Craft Beer Weekend at The Hangout. The fun stretches across Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 in Gulf Shores. Each year the Oyster Cook-Off brings Gulf Coast restaurants and celebrity chefs together in a celebration that ...Read More
Combine shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp with some of the best entertainment and arts and crafts exhibits on a picture-perfect backdrop and you have the setting for the 44th Annual National Shrimp Festival. Taking place Oct. 8 to 11, this granddaddy of seafood festivals features more than 80 hours of national, regional and local musical ...Read More
Food and music are the stars at fall festivals on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Tempt your taste buds and kick up your heels as you revel in the flavors of the South. First up this fall is the Alabama Festival of Flavor on October 3 in nearby Foley. This festival features locally grown and produced ...Read More
Gas up the car and set your course for adventure – scenic adventure. Download the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway app and take a trip that will fill your photo albums and scrapbooks with interesting sights along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Explore the Land and Sea Itinerary and start your journey on Day One in ...Read More
If you’re traveling to the Alabama Gulf Coast for a sporting event this summer, why not make it a family vacation? With the kids out of school, they’ll be ready for some fun while in town. Our family-friendly beaches are jam-packed with action. We’ve listed the top five activities for families visiting the area. 1. ...Read More
Who’s anticipating all of the bumps, sets, spikes and scores of the upcoming sand volleyball season? The Gulf Shores Orange Beach Sports Commission is excited to welcome five tournaments to the Alabama Gulf Coast in the coming months. We’re serving up plenty of fun in the sun, so make you’re plans now for spectacular views ...Read More