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
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
Teens and toddlers don’t always mix well when traveling, and age differences can sometimes be a challenge. However, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach boasts activities that appeal to the young, younger and the young at heart. Crabbing on the beach at night is a fun activity for all ages. Grab a couple of flashlights, sand ...Read More
Every year around this time, we are blessed to have visitors from around the country who appreciate our beautiful beaches, and our rich culture of great food, excellent live music and abundant good times. We are glad to have you with us and want your visit here to be one you want to relive year ...Read More
Whether you are looking for a special service or just the fun of an egg hunt, the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area has plenty of options for visitors to the area. Sunrise Services, Sunday, April 8 Bellingrath Gardens 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road Theodore, Alabama 36582 251- 973-2217 6:00 AM- 8:00 AMAs the sun rises ...Read More
As the temperatures start to rise and the flowers start to bloom, we have plenty of fun ways for families to enjoy the outdoors. Appreciate Art The Orange Beach Festival of Art takes place March 10 & 11 with more than 90 artists participating. The festival, located at the Orange Beach Art Center, offers a Kids Art ...Read More
In colder climates Spring announces itself when the first delicate purple crocuses poke through the snow. In the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area we like to welcome Spring with an amazing display of visual, culinary, literary, and performance art. The Orange Beach Festival of Art grows in popularity each year with more than 25,000 ...Read More
The Alabama Coastal Cleanup is part of an international effort to remove marine debris from coastal waters. Alabama joined this effort in 1987. Since then more than 61,513 volunteers in Alabama have removed a total of 1,169,844 pounds of debris and cleaned 3,917 miles of coast. The International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is the largest single-day ...Read More
While you are visiting the area, be sure to take advantage of the readily available fresh produce from local growers and unique crafts from local artisans. There are several markets that making shopping as much fun as eating. This is a partial list of some well-established markets in the area but be on the look-out ...Read More