*Guidebook for Fort Morgan & Gulf Shores Area
Food Scene
GTs on the Bay
Great deal on breakfast but the dinner options are why we love to go. Delish! Expect to pay about $15-20/person but consistently good meals, craft beers on tap and beach hut atmosphere.
95 locals recommend
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
5160 AL-180Great deal on breakfast but the dinner options are why we love to go. Delish! Expect to pay about $15-20/person but consistently good meals, craft beers on tap and beach hut atmosphere.
Right on water, eat outside on the beach! Food service areas are made out of shipping containers. Great food and you feel like you're at the millionaire's club.
262 locals recommend
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardRight on water, eat outside on the beach! Food service areas are made out of shipping containers. Great food and you feel like you're at the millionaire's club.
Award-winning chef, amazing views, just west of our condo complex. For a romantic meal, this place can't be beat. Opens after 5. Though at a guarded resort, just tell them you're going for dinner.
15 locals recommend
Coast Restaurant & Sushi Bar at The Beach Club
453 Beach Club TrailAward-winning chef, amazing views, just west of our condo complex. For a romantic meal, this place can't be beat. Opens after 5. Though at a guarded resort, just tell them you're going for dinner.
Fantastic place for lunch or dinner or just to have a beer and hang out. Outside food trucks in the summer, always pool tables and games inside. Will take you 2 min. to drive there from our condo. Though at a resort, open to the public.
27 locals recommend
The Village Hideaway
925 Beach Club TrailFantastic place for lunch or dinner or just to have a beer and hang out. Outside food trucks in the summer, always pool tables and games inside. Will take you 2 min. to drive there from our condo. Though at a resort, open to the public.
Just walk over to the ocean end of building 5 and boom! You're there. You can even sit outside and look at the ocean! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks - they've got it all. Little shop with beach stuff, too.
39 locals recommend
Sassy Bass Island Grill
375 Plantation LnJust walk over to the ocean end of building 5 and boom! You're there. You can even sit outside and look at the ocean! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks - they've got it all. Little shop with beach stuff, too.
Be ready to catch a roll because they throw them at you! Lots of fun and so much food! Always a line so be prepared for that. Helps to go early and have something for the kids to play with while they're waiting. https://throwedrolls.com
99 locals recommend
Lambert's Cafe
2981 S McKenzie StBe ready to catch a roll because they throw them at you! Lots of fun and so much food! Always a line so be prepared for that. Helps to go early and have something for the kids to play with while they're waiting. https://throwedrolls.com
https://lulubuffett.com/gulf-shores/#
Waterfront views, kids can play in sand as adult enjoy their dinner! Nightly entertainment. Can reserve your place in line online so not such a wait when get there.
226 locals recommend
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th Avehttps://lulubuffett.com/gulf-shores/#
Waterfront views, kids can play in sand as adult enjoy their dinner! Nightly entertainment. Can reserve your place in line online so not such a wait when get there.
Two restaurants with direct ocean views and the Pier as well. Amazing new facility. The lobby itself is a treat. Just buy a coffee and muffin and hang out on the porch and look at the ocean. Or inside, where there are games and comfortable seats and amazing atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
21196 E Beach BlvdTwo restaurants with direct ocean views and the Pier as well. Amazing new facility. The lobby itself is a treat. Just buy a coffee and muffin and hang out on the porch and look at the ocean. Or inside, where there are games and comfortable seats and amazing atmosphere.
Stately waterfront venue serving upscale Louisiana-style seafood amid tropical decor & views.
39 locals recommend
Louisiana Lagniappe
27267 Perdido Beach BlvdStately waterfront venue serving upscale Louisiana-style seafood amid tropical decor & views.
Kitty's Kafe
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyMeat & two
The Southern Grind at INDIGO
22843 Perdido Beach BlvdSpecialty coffee
Stacey Drugs & Olde Tyme Soda Fountain
121 W Laurel AveNostalgic ice cream shop
The Flora-Bama Yacht Club
17350 Perdido Key DrSeafood, sand, and entertainment
Locally roasted coffees, pastries, cinnamon rolls are a fan favorite
18 locals recommend
BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
25689 Canal RdLocally roasted coffees, pastries, cinnamon rolls are a fan favorite
Enjoy lounging on the beach while watching the sailboats run. Bring your kids, dog and Frisbee. Family owned and operated for over 60 years.
56 locals recommend
Pirates Cove Marina & Restaurant
6664 Co Rd 95Enjoy lounging on the beach while watching the sailboats run. Bring your kids, dog and Frisbee. Family owned and operated for over 60 years.
Specializing in fresh Gulf seafood and cheeseburgers. A true landmark. Karaoke.
112 locals recommend
Pink Pony Pub - World Famous Beach Bar
137 E Gulf PlSpecializing in fresh Gulf seafood and cheeseburgers. A true landmark. Karaoke.
Right at the resort! All 3 meals served and outside seating available.
39 locals recommend
Sassy Bass Island Grill
375 Plantation LnRight at the resort! All 3 meals served and outside seating available.
It's just behind our condo and when are down there we sometimes eat at the grill twice in a day! Can drive over or just walk from our door is 5 min. Burgers and rueben sandwiches are fantastic. Can sit in screen-in porch and watch golfers on beautiful greens.
15 locals recommend
Kiva Grill
815 Plantation LnIt's just behind our condo and when are down there we sometimes eat at the grill twice in a day! Can drive over or just walk from our door is 5 min. Burgers and rueben sandwiches are fantastic. Can sit in screen-in porch and watch golfers on beautiful greens.
The Steamer and Baked Oyster Bar is a great place to indulge in a variety of raw and baked oysters, grilled and blackened fish, steamed seafood, royal reds, snow crabs, sandwiches and burgers. They don't allow any fried food in their establishment. They have a full bar and great selection of frozen drinks including their famous Amaretto Orange Blossom, margaritas and the island-famous bushwacker. Their restaurant is laid back, cozy, off the beaten path and located behind Souvenir City in Gulf Shores.
30 locals recommend
The Steamer Baked Oyster Bar
124 W 1st AveThe Steamer and Baked Oyster Bar is a great place to indulge in a variety of raw and baked oysters, grilled and blackened fish, steamed seafood, royal reds, snow crabs, sandwiches and burgers. They don't allow any fried food in their establishment. They have a full bar and great selection of frozen drinks including their famous Amaretto Orange Blossom, margaritas and the island-famous bushwacker. Their restaurant is laid back, cozy, off the beaten path and located behind Souvenir City in Gulf Shores.
Voted #1 favorite on gulfshores.com. Big Fish Restaurant is the premier seafood restaurant in Orange Beach, AL. Big Fish gives you everything you would want for a perfect dining experience. Enjoy the best atmosphere on the Gulf Coast with delicious seafood and an awesome Bar. Our fantastic cuisine and relaxed ambiance give you an exemplary dining experience! Elegant Atmosphere. Sophisticated Ambiance. Impeccable Cuisines. Everything you want for a true dining experience.
61 locals recommend
Big Fish Restaurant
25814 Canal RdVoted #1 favorite on gulfshores.com. Big Fish Restaurant is the premier seafood restaurant in Orange Beach, AL. Big Fish gives you everything you would want for a perfect dining experience. Enjoy the best atmosphere on the Gulf Coast with delicious seafood and an awesome Bar. Our fantastic cuisine and relaxed ambiance give you an exemplary dining experience! Elegant Atmosphere. Sophisticated Ambiance. Impeccable Cuisines. Everything you want for a true dining experience.
Off the beaten path on Canal Road in Orange Beach, Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar is far from ordinary. Serving fresh and eclectic food since day one, Cosmo’s features a wide range of dining, enticing even the most discriminate. Using chef inspired ingredients, you can enjoy everything from hand-cut steaks to local seafood and pasta.
This neighborhood favorite on the Gulf Coast has taken cuisine to the cutting edge. With variations of local staples, their versions will make you sit back and take notice. Culinary greats such as the chicken roulade, the sesame seared tuna salad and the traditional crab cakes done with a twist, will have you wanting more. And to top it all off, The Year of Alabama Food named their Banana Leaf Wrapped Fish as one of “the top 100 dishes to eat before you die.” This epicurean delight is just one of the many masterpieces created daily in this out-of-the-way hot spot on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
79 locals recommend
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
25753 Canal RdOff the beaten path on Canal Road in Orange Beach, Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar is far from ordinary. Serving fresh and eclectic food since day one, Cosmo’s features a wide range of dining, enticing even the most discriminate. Using chef inspired ingredients, you can enjoy everything from hand-cut steaks to local seafood and pasta.
This neighborhood favorite on the Gulf Coast has taken cuisine to the cutting edge. With variations of local staples, their versions will make you sit back and take notice. Culinary greats such as the chicken roulade, the sesame seared tuna salad and the traditional crab cakes done with a twist, will have you wanting more. And to top it all off, The Year of Alabama Food named their Banana Leaf Wrapped Fish as one of “the top 100 dishes to eat before you die.” This epicurean delight is just one of the many masterpieces created daily in this out-of-the-way hot spot on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
The Original Oyster House seafood restaurant first opened its doors in Gulf Shores in 1983. Great seafood in a casual atmosphere with genuine southern hospitality.
82 locals recommend
Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyThe Original Oyster House seafood restaurant first opened its doors in Gulf Shores in 1983. Great seafood in a casual atmosphere with genuine southern hospitality.
Reserve online. Waterfront restaurant, dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Fresh food, live music, amazing sunsets.
28 locals recommend
OSO at Bear Point Harbor
5749 Bay La Launch AveReserve online. Waterfront restaurant, dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Fresh food, live music, amazing sunsets.
Voted “TOP 10” Seafood Shacks In America! – Fox News
Serving the very best Seafood, including, our World Famous Fried Shrimp, Seafood Platters, Seafood Gumbo, Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, and much more. Pop in at our Orange Beach Seafood Restaurant and let us tantalize your taste buds with some good ole’ Seafood.
Serving Great Seafood Since 1984!
54 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
26029 Canal RdVoted “TOP 10” Seafood Shacks In America! – Fox News
Serving the very best Seafood, including, our World Famous Fried Shrimp, Seafood Platters, Seafood Gumbo, Oysters on the Half Shell, Fish, and much more. Pop in at our Orange Beach Seafood Restaurant and let us tantalize your taste buds with some good ole’ Seafood.
Serving Great Seafood Since 1984!
Come experience contemporary coastal cuisine at its best. Cobalt, the Restaurant, located in Orange Beach, features authentic dishes crafted by renowned chefs in three distinct kitchens. Nestled under the Perdido Bay Bridge, next to Caribe Resort, patrons can enjoy a spectacular view of the bay from every table.
For those who wish to approach by water, there are numerous boat slips available for small boats as well as medium-sized yachts. However you choose to arrive, Cobalt offers a casual and relaxing atmosphere with waterfront dining, live music, and superior service.
Open for daily lunch and dinner.
223 locals recommend
Cobalt, The Restaurant
28099 Perdido Beach BlvdCome experience contemporary coastal cuisine at its best. Cobalt, the Restaurant, located in Orange Beach, features authentic dishes crafted by renowned chefs in three distinct kitchens. Nestled under the Perdido Bay Bridge, next to Caribe Resort, patrons can enjoy a spectacular view of the bay from every table.
For those who wish to approach by water, there are numerous boat slips available for small boats as well as medium-sized yachts. However you choose to arrive, Cobalt offers a casual and relaxing atmosphere with waterfront dining, live music, and superior service.
Open for daily lunch and dinner.
Wolf Bay is a family-owned Gulf Coast tradition known for its high quality fresh seafood & local ambience. Its rich history began as a bait shop nestled in the trees along the beautiful waters of Wolf Bay and now has three locations: Foley & Orange Beach, Alabama and Pensacola (Perdido), Florida. Many of the dishes enjoyed today are recipes from their original 1973 menu including the seafood gumbo, crab stuffing, stuffed shrimp, stuffed whole flounder and many of their salad dressings.
29 locals recommend
Wolf Bay Restaurant at Orange Beach
24131 Perdido Beach BoulevardWolf Bay is a family-owned Gulf Coast tradition known for its high quality fresh seafood & local ambience. Its rich history began as a bait shop nestled in the trees along the beautiful waters of Wolf Bay and now has three locations: Foley & Orange Beach, Alabama and Pensacola (Perdido), Florida. Many of the dishes enjoyed today are recipes from their original 1973 menu including the seafood gumbo, crab stuffing, stuffed shrimp, stuffed whole flounder and many of their salad dressings.
Just a few minutes from our condo! Head back toward town and turn into The Beach Club, by the water tower.
The Village Lawn is the newest hub of food, family, and fun all summer long! Located north of The Beach Club, The Village Lawn is a place where the kids can run free and the parents can rest easy. Enjoy drinks and dining, music nightly, and activities for the entire family.
Grab a bite to eat at one of our three Airstream food trucks. The Chill, our new bar, serves ice-cold drinks and cocktails. Enjoy ice cream from the Village Creamery and listen to live music as the sun sets on a perfect day.
Visit Frost Bites to enjoy a gourmet Hawaiian shave ice treat. Have fun adding all of your favorite toppings, and experience a cold treat like no other!
In addition to picnic tables, bamboo mats are available for dining and offer a fun way to watch your kids enjoying all the complimentary games and activities. Make dinner easy on everyone by visiting The Village Lawn where you’ll find great food and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
9 locals recommend
The Village Lawn at The Beach Club
925 Beach Club TrailJust a few minutes from our condo! Head back toward town and turn into The Beach Club, by the water tower.
The Village Lawn is the newest hub of food, family, and fun all summer long! Located north of The Beach Club, The Village Lawn is a place where the kids can run free and the parents can rest easy. Enjoy drinks and dining, music nightly, and activities for the entire family.
Grab a bite to eat at one of our three Airstream food trucks. The Chill, our new bar, serves ice-cold drinks and cocktails. Enjoy ice cream from the Village Creamery and listen to live music as the sun sets on a perfect day.
Visit Frost Bites to enjoy a gourmet Hawaiian shave ice treat. Have fun adding all of your favorite toppings, and experience a cold treat like no other!
In addition to picnic tables, bamboo mats are available for dining and offer a fun way to watch your kids enjoying all the complimentary games and activities. Make dinner easy on everyone by visiting The Village Lawn where you’ll find great food and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
GTs On the Bay sits overlooking Wolf Bay on Canal Road in the heart of Orange Beach. With stunning views and bayfront dining, GTs features a diverse and one-of-kind menu. Guests can savor unique culinary choices and a blend of local favorites. Enjoy a stone hearth pizza oven and fresh-made salad bar as well as craft beers and daily happy hour. Soon-to-be favorites such as our Cajun empanadas, chicken carbonara, and fish tacos will delight locals and visitors alike.
68 locals recommend
GTs On The Bay
26189 Canal RoadGTs On the Bay sits overlooking Wolf Bay on Canal Road in the heart of Orange Beach. With stunning views and bayfront dining, GTs features a diverse and one-of-kind menu. Guests can savor unique culinary choices and a blend of local favorites. Enjoy a stone hearth pizza oven and fresh-made salad bar as well as craft beers and daily happy hour. Soon-to-be favorites such as our Cajun empanadas, chicken carbonara, and fish tacos will delight locals and visitors alike.
At The Diner, our food breaks hunger and not the bank. We offer fresh salads, burgers, classic entrees, seafood, and more! Come try our famous shrimp and grits or another delicious entrée or just come for breakfast because guaranteed you’ll be back for dinner. We are open 7 AM to 2Pm. Look for our Supper Club throughout the month. Bring your family and friends and dine with us today and leave with lots of full and happy bellies along with lots of smiles.
20 locals recommend
The Diner
2200 E 2nd StAt The Diner, our food breaks hunger and not the bank. We offer fresh salads, burgers, classic entrees, seafood, and more! Come try our famous shrimp and grits or another delicious entrée or just come for breakfast because guaranteed you’ll be back for dinner. We are open 7 AM to 2Pm. Look for our Supper Club throughout the month. Bring your family and friends and dine with us today and leave with lots of full and happy bellies along with lots of smiles.
Delicious Waffles. Breakfast All Day. Mouthwatering Milkshakes.
Gulf Shores’ classic diner destination.
The Sunliner Diner, in the heart of the beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, is turning back the hands of time – to the 1950s! Located just walking distance to the beautiful white sands of Gulf Shores, The Sunliner Diner is the quintessential symbol of American culture, where family and friends can connect over hamburgers, all-day breakfast and milkshakes. Come and have a seat, enjoy a tasty treat- and throw some quarters in the jukebox.
44 locals recommend
Sunliner Diner
100 E 2nd AveDelicious Waffles. Breakfast All Day. Mouthwatering Milkshakes.
Gulf Shores’ classic diner destination.
The Sunliner Diner, in the heart of the beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, is turning back the hands of time – to the 1950s! Located just walking distance to the beautiful white sands of Gulf Shores, The Sunliner Diner is the quintessential symbol of American culture, where family and friends can connect over hamburgers, all-day breakfast and milkshakes. Come and have a seat, enjoy a tasty treat- and throw some quarters in the jukebox.
Family-Owned Since 1975
Established in Gulf Shores, AL in 1975, we are one of the original family-friendly restaurants in town! David Bodenhamer and Gerald King’s love for fresh seafood, a great view, and family tradition is the reason we are in business today. Our restaurant stretches over the sugar-white sand and sits just a couple of feet away from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We offer true beach-front dining! Enjoy an Alabama sunset and listen to the waves rush to the shore on our outside deck.
88 locals recommend
Sea N Suds
405 E Beach BlvdFamily-Owned Since 1975
Established in Gulf Shores, AL in 1975, we are one of the original family-friendly restaurants in town! David Bodenhamer and Gerald King’s love for fresh seafood, a great view, and family tradition is the reason we are in business today. Our restaurant stretches over the sugar-white sand and sits just a couple of feet away from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We offer true beach-front dining! Enjoy an Alabama sunset and listen to the waves rush to the shore on our outside deck.
Fine dining in a beautiful setting. Recommend you make a reservation during peak seasons. Pricey but worth it. Unique cuts of dry and wet-aged steaks, bone-in cuts and fresh fish brought in daily.
Jesse’s On The Bay
Fine dining in a beautiful setting. Recommend you make a reservation during peak seasons. Pricey but worth it. Unique cuts of dry and wet-aged steaks, bone-in cuts and fresh fish brought in daily.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sits on the bay side by a marina. You can hang out outside for a great view or go inside for a lively bar scene. Great gift shop for souvenir t-shirts, etc.
89 locals recommend
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan
1577 AL-180Sits on the bay side by a marina. You can hang out outside for a great view or go inside for a lively bar scene. Great gift shop for souvenir t-shirts, etc.
Big Beach Brewing company boasts a beautiful open-air taproom complete with fireplace and comfortable seating. They also have tons of table seating for those that might want to bring in or order food.
Family friendly, craft beer, trivia game nights, and live music. Check their website for events.
69 locals recommend
Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th AveBig Beach Brewing company boasts a beautiful open-air taproom complete with fireplace and comfortable seating. They also have tons of table seating for those that might want to bring in or order food.
Family friendly, craft beer, trivia game nights, and live music. Check their website for events.
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry over and have an adventure! Ferry times vary seasonally but easy to look up online.
115 locals recommend
Dauphin Island
Take the ferry over and have an adventure! Ferry times vary seasonally but easy to look up online.
Self-guided tour is well worth it and great place for photographers.
93 locals recommend
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
110 AL-180Self-guided tour is well worth it and great place for photographers.
Lovely, shaded, nice hike. Where the monarch butterflies come in October. Comes out to the bay.
10 locals recommend
Bon Secour
Lovely, shaded, nice hike. Where the monarch butterflies come in October. Comes out to the bay.
At 1,540 feet long, 20 feet wide, and boasting 2,448 feet of fishing space, it is the second longest pier on the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama’s only public pier on the Gulf. Butts on the Beach Food Truck at this location year round!
Gulf State Park Pier
Gulf State Park PierAt 1,540 feet long, 20 feet wide, and boasting 2,448 feet of fishing space, it is the second longest pier on the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama’s only public pier on the Gulf. Butts on the Beach Food Truck at this location year round!
Ancient mossy oaks and beautiful vistas alongside a diverse amount of native wildlife make this the perfect place to walk and relax. It’s even designated as a stop on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail registry.
Gulf Oak Ridge Trail
Gulf Oak Ridge TrailAncient mossy oaks and beautiful vistas alongside a diverse amount of native wildlife make this the perfect place to walk and relax. It’s even designated as a stop on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail registry.
This paved trail, lined with pine trees and intersecting at Catman Road, brings you closer to other trails and activities such as Boulder Park, Rosemary Dunes, and the Butterfly Garden.
7 locals recommend
Cotton Bayou
This paved trail, lined with pine trees and intersecting at Catman Road, brings you closer to other trails and activities such as Boulder Park, Rosemary Dunes, and the Butterfly Garden.
The Jeff Friend Trail hiking trail is an excellent introduction to the four trail choices of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The one mile loop provides a preview of Bon Secour’s range of habitats from dense plant species to shoreline views of Little Lagoon
Jeff Friend Trail
13900 AL-180The Jeff Friend Trail hiking trail is an excellent introduction to the four trail choices of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. The one mile loop provides a preview of Bon Secour’s range of habitats from dense plant species to shoreline views of Little Lagoon
Unique among most hiking trails, the Pine Beach Trail includes a body of saltwater, Little Lagoon, on one side and a body of freshwater, Gator Lake, on the other.
Pine Beach Trail
Pine Beach TrailUnique among most hiking trails, the Pine Beach Trail includes a body of saltwater, Little Lagoon, on one side and a body of freshwater, Gator Lake, on the other.
Essentials
They have absolutely everything and easy to get in and out of. Not just a grocery store - pick up dinner at their sushi bar or appetizers at their olive bar. All your special needs items can be found here. Super friendly staff. Even an eat-in area.
127 locals recommend
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyThey have absolutely everything and easy to get in and out of. Not just a grocery store - pick up dinner at their sushi bar or appetizers at their olive bar. All your special needs items can be found here. Super friendly staff. Even an eat-in area.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdWhatever you forgot or need, they have.
Everything is here. Shops, entertainment, restaurants, dolphin cruises, even a Ferris Wheel.
57 locals recommend
The Wharf at Orange Beach
23101 Canal RdEverything is here. Shops, entertainment, restaurants, dolphin cruises, even a Ferris Wheel.
Terrific boutique. http://www.saltcoastaloutfitters.com/index.html
Salt Coastal Outfitters Paddleboard Rentals
25122 Perdido Beach BlvdTerrific boutique. http://www.saltcoastaloutfitters.com/index.html
Local fruits, vegetables, seafood, and non-certifiable agricultural products
7 locals recommend
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market
781 Miflin RdLocal fruits, vegetables, seafood, and non-certifiable agricultural products
Our Favorite Place to get groceries. They buy local and have a deli, sushi, hot bar, olive bar, extensive wine and beer section, even cooking classes!
127 locals recommend
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyOur Favorite Place to get groceries. They buy local and have a deli, sushi, hot bar, olive bar, extensive wine and beer section, even cooking classes!
Aquila Seafood Inc
17309 River RdSeafood fresh off the boat. Home of the royal red shrimp.
Shop till you drop at the Tanger Outlet Center in nearby Foley, with shops and restaurants for a full day of fun. Download discounts from their website to save even more!
287 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StShop till you drop at the Tanger Outlet Center in nearby Foley, with shops and restaurants for a full day of fun. Download discounts from their website to save even more!
Entertainment & Activities
Info at http://visitowa.com/
21 dazzling amusement park rides.
232 locals recommend
OWA Entertainment Destination
101 South Owa BoulevardInfo at http://visitowa.com/
21 dazzling amusement park rides.
20 acre waterpark and amusement park. Cool off and enjoy the thrills.
204 locals recommend
Waterville USA/Escape House
906 Gulf Shores Pkwy20 acre waterpark and amusement park. Cool off and enjoy the thrills.
Go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, kiddie rides & an erupting volcano replica.
45 locals recommend
Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach BlvdGo-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, kiddie rides & an erupting volcano replica.
Blue Girl Beading Co
2200 E 2nd StMake your own jewelry
The Hot Shop
26389 Canal RdGlass blowing will mark your trip and you'll have a unique souvenir
There's the art gallery, kids programs, glass blowing and pottery making at The Clay Studio such as PIck-n-Paint Pottery - $20 per item and up.
25 locals recommend
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
26389 Canal RdThere's the art gallery, kids programs, glass blowing and pottery making at The Clay Studio such as PIck-n-Paint Pottery - $20 per item and up.
High Cotton Bath Co.
4830 Main StPersonalize your own scent
Fat Daddy's Arcade
24565 Perdido Beach BlvdFun for the kids or the kid in you
The Track
3200 Gulf Shores PkwyIt's always a good time to race around in go-carts
Speaking of things kids-at-heart love, The Factory in Gulf Shores may just be the ideal rainy day destination. You could spend hours jumping on the trampolines and never get bored, but that’s not all. The Factory also features batting cages, foam pits, a dodgeball arena, basketball, arcade games…the list goes on.
33 locals recommend
The Factory Gulf Shores
18948 Oak Rd WSpeaking of things kids-at-heart love, The Factory in Gulf Shores may just be the ideal rainy day destination. You could spend hours jumping on the trampolines and never get bored, but that’s not all. The Factory also features batting cages, foam pits, a dodgeball arena, basketball, arcade games…the list goes on.
Always free admission. Get up close and personal with over 150 beautiful aircraft (representing the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation)
47 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BoulevardAlways free admission. Get up close and personal with over 150 beautiful aircraft (representing the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation)
Local artifacts and memorabilia relating to our Native American and fishing heritage. Families of early fisherman have donated supplies and collectibles that make us mindful of the challenges and achievements in the early days of our fishing industry.
7 locals recommend
Indian & Sea Museum
25805 John M Snook Dr Local artifacts and memorabilia relating to our Native American and fishing heritage. Families of early fisherman have donated supplies and collectibles that make us mindful of the challenges and achievements in the early days of our fishing industry.
Many of the items on display are the original medical artifacts including surgical instruments, operating room machinery and a human skeleton. The interior of the museum is practically unchanged from the time it served as the area’s first hospital.
10 locals recommend
Holmes Medical Museum
111 W Laurel AveMany of the items on display are the original medical artifacts including surgical instruments, operating room machinery and a human skeleton. The interior of the museum is practically unchanged from the time it served as the area’s first hospital.
Explore new and permanent exhibits as well as seasonal programs and events. Admission is free to the public.
14 locals recommend
Gulf Shores Museum
244 W 19th AveExplore new and permanent exhibits as well as seasonal programs and events. Admission is free to the public.
You'll see artifacts, tools, machinery, the histories and ethnic cultures of the men and women who settled in the county about the turn of the century.
7 locals recommend
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
25521 US-98You'll see artifacts, tools, machinery, the histories and ethnic cultures of the men and women who settled in the county about the turn of the century.
Discounted admission available for groups, seniors, children and AAA. Explore two National Historic Landmarks, the WWII battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM, celebrating their 75th anniversaries. Visit their Aircraft Pavilion and see 25 historic planes and more. They have a snack bar, gift shop and a picnic area for you to enjoy.
166 locals recommend
USS Alabama
2703 Battleship PkwyDiscounted admission available for groups, seniors, children and AAA. Explore two National Historic Landmarks, the WWII battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM, celebrating their 75th anniversaries. Visit their Aircraft Pavilion and see 25 historic planes and more. They have a snack bar, gift shop and a picnic area for you to enjoy.
Clara's Loom
7518 Riverwood DrLearn to weave! Take a class.
The course includes 6,000 feet of zip line (divided into 8 lines) and views as high as 115 feet.
10 locals recommend
Hummingbird Zipline Course
4830 Main StThe course includes 6,000 feet of zip line (divided into 8 lines) and views as high as 115 feet.
Breakout Games - Orange Beach
4776 Main StEscape room experience
Bounce the day away at The Factory in Gulf Shores, an indoor trampoline park for kids of all ages.
33 locals recommend
The Factory Gulf Shores
18948 Oak Rd W Bounce the day away at The Factory in Gulf Shores, an indoor trampoline park for kids of all ages.
Build your sense of teamwork at XIT Escape Room in Gulf Shores or at Breakout Games in Orange Beach. With four different experiences to choose from, you can try to improve your skills and go twice.
XIT Escape Room
3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy Build your sense of teamwork at XIT Escape Room in Gulf Shores or at Breakout Games in Orange Beach. With four different experiences to choose from, you can try to improve your skills and go twice.
Breakout Games - Orange Beach
4776 Main StFigure out how to escape together. Great rainy day fun.
Relive your own youth at Fat Daddy’s Arcade with locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Enjoy traditional pinball machines and interactive games, and earn points for prizes. Another tip — save time and money by pre-purchasing tickets online.
28 locals recommend
Fat Daddy's Arcade
24565 Perdido Beach BlvdRelive your own youth at Fat Daddy’s Arcade with locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Enjoy traditional pinball machines and interactive games, and earn points for prizes. Another tip — save time and money by pre-purchasing tickets online.
Enjoy some retro fun at Gulf Bowl. If bowling’s not your thing — or if it’s a really long, rainy day — add on laser tag or the indoor high ropes course for more fun! Budget tip: They offer money-saving coupons online!
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The Gulf Bowl & Captain's Choice Seafood Restaurant
2881 S Juniper StEnjoy some retro fun at Gulf Bowl. If bowling’s not your thing — or if it’s a really long, rainy day — add on laser tag or the indoor high ropes course for more fun! Budget tip: They offer money-saving coupons online!
Arena The Next Level
4720 Main StHead to Arena the Next Level at The Wharf to play laser tag and bazooka ball.
Take an art class at the Foley Art Center. With classes for kids and adults offered throughout the year, discover your inner creative self by attending a class. Vacation tip: Even if it’s not raining, you can enroll the kids in a class and enjoy some downtime with your significant other!
Foley Art Center
211 N McKenzie StTake an art class at the Foley Art Center. With classes for kids and adults offered throughout the year, discover your inner creative self by attending a class. Vacation tip: Even if it’s not raining, you can enroll the kids in a class and enjoy some downtime with your significant other!
Throw pottery or make a blown-glass masterpiece at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. Reservations are required, so call ahead!
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Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
26389 Canal RdThrow pottery or make a blown-glass masterpiece at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. Reservations are required, so call ahead!
Catch a movie at the AMC Classic Wharf 15 in Orange Beach or at Cobb Pinnacle 14 Theatres in Gulf Shores. If it happens to rain on Tuesday, enjoy $5 Ticket Tuesday at either theater! After the movie, have the kids create alternate endings and act them out or design movie posters inspired by what they just saw.
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AMC CLASSIC Wharf 15
23101 Canal RdCatch a movie at the AMC Classic Wharf 15 in Orange Beach or at Cobb Pinnacle 14 Theatres in Gulf Shores. If it happens to rain on Tuesday, enjoy $5 Ticket Tuesday at either theater! After the movie, have the kids create alternate endings and act them out or design movie posters inspired by what they just saw.
Head to the library! Totally serious! The Orange Beach Public Library has weekly kids and teen programming that is fun, creative and relevant — like Minecraft Guild on Tuesday afternoons. You can even get a library card and check out books — residency is not required!
Orange Beach Public Library
26267 Canal RdHead to the library! Totally serious! The Orange Beach Public Library has weekly kids and teen programming that is fun, creative and relevant — like Minecraft Guild on Tuesday afternoons. You can even get a library card and check out books — residency is not required!
The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and IMAX Dome Theater in Mobile. This science center and IMAX theater offers hands-on exploration to inspire STEM creativity. The “Wharf of Wonder” exhibit is designed specially for young kids, aged 0 to 5. The center is closed on Mondays. Special discounts are available for military families.
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Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center & IMAX Dome Theater
65 Government StThe Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center and IMAX Dome Theater in Mobile. This science center and IMAX theater offers hands-on exploration to inspire STEM creativity. The “Wharf of Wonder” exhibit is designed specially for young kids, aged 0 to 5. The center is closed on Mondays. Special discounts are available for military families.
Attend a concert performance by the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Offering free tickets for school-aged kids on select Sundays through the Big Red Ticket program, an orchestra performance can be very affordable. Classical music is part of our everyday life, providing the backdrop music for TV commercials, shows and movies. Discover — or rediscover — your love of music together. See their website for concert schedule and tickets
Mobile Symphony Orchestra
257 Dauphin StAttend a concert performance by the Mobile Symphony Orchestra. Offering free tickets for school-aged kids on select Sundays through the Big Red Ticket program, an orchestra performance can be very affordable. Classical music is part of our everyday life, providing the backdrop music for TV commercials, shows and movies. Discover — or rediscover — your love of music together. See their website for concert schedule and tickets
Tropic Falls at OWA
Indoor water park now open!
All the info on 32 miles of shore to explore. Things to do, places to eat, where to shop, concerts coming up.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Operations Center
All the info on 32 miles of shore to explore. Things to do, places to eat, where to shop, concerts coming up.
Getting Around
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