Things To Do

Gulf Shores Attractions:

Waterville USA: Amusement Park and Water Park Directions
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo: 251-256-7008 Directions 
Gulf State Park Pier is currently closed for renovations – There is a parking fee Directions
Jurassic Golf Gulf Shores: Glow in the dark mini golf! Directions
Tiki’s Bike & Beach Rental Service 251.240.0506 Directions
Pirates Island Adventure Golf 251.968.4653 Directions
Shrimpy’s Grill & Golf 251.948.6464 Directions
The Track: Go karts, Mini Golf, Bumper boats, Arcade 251.968.8111 Directions
Sand Castle University – call 251-600-9771 or register online
LuLu’s Ropes courses, Arcade 251.967.5858 Directions
Gulf Adventure Center: ziplines, kayaking, paddle boarding Directions
Gulf State Park Public Beaches 
Bike Trail Map of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
The Hangout Free live music daily, kids play area Directions
Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park: riding and walking trails, swimming Directions
Gulf Place Public Beach (Near the Hangout): Volleyball, lifeguards, public restrooms Directions

Orange Beach Attractions:

Dolphin Cruises Aboard the Cold Mil Fleet 251.943.3510 Must Call ahead to make reservations Directions
Waterfront Park and Pier: Fishing, kids playground Directions
The Wharf: Shopping, Restaurants, Ferris Wheel, AMC Theatre, Marina, Amphitheater Directions
Adventure Island Go-karts, Bumper boats, Mini golf, Arcade 251.947.1500 Directions
Zeke’s Landing Marina: Fishing charters, restaurant 251.981.4044 Directions
Sail Wild Hearts 251.981.6700 ("Wild Hearts" is a custom built Gold Coast 53 foot Catamaran Sailing Ship. Dinner and Sunset cruises) Directions
Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar: Live Music, marina, events 850.492.0611 Directions
Gulf State Park: In 2023, USA Today named the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail the best recreational trail in the country for 2023. The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail is an award-winning 28+ mile paved trail system that takes visitors throughout the 6,150 acres of Gulf State Park. The trails are multi-use, meaning they are suitable for hikers and cyclists and are ADA-accessible. There are trailheads surrounding the perimeter of the park, making it easy to find and access while vacationing. Article
Bike Trail Map of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Other Area Attractions:

Alligator Alley (Summerdale): Kid-friendly alligator experience Directions
Tropic Falls at OWA (Foley): Theme Park, Indoor Water Park Directions
Downtown OWA (Foley): Shopping, Dining, Entertainment Directions
Fort Morgan Ferry to Dauphin Island 251.861.3000 Directions
Fort Morgan State Historic Site (The Fort) 251.540.7127 Directions

GULF SHORES WELCOME CENTER
3459 Gulf Shores Parkway (HWY 59)
Visit them for info and coupons for local attractions!

ORANGE BEACH WELCOME CENTER
 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd
Visit them for info and coupons for local attractions!

Restaurants in Gulf Shores:
Lulu’s (Lucy Buffett’s) Live Music, souvenirs Directions
The Hangout Live Music Daily, kids play area Directions
Shrimp Basket seafood Directions
The Ugly Diner breakfast & lunch Directions
Pink Pony Pub Iconic hurricane survivor ON the beach! Directions
Sea-n-Suds ON the beach, seafood Directions
Tacky Jacks seafood, events, live music in Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan
Big Beach Brewing beer, wine, live music Directions
Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails "best" burger, tacos, cocktails Directions 
Sunliner Diner 50’s style diner Directions
Papa Rocco’s pizza, pasta, oysters Directions
Foam Coffee coffee, lattes, light breakfast Directions
ACME Oyster House cajun, seafood, oysters Directions
Mikee’s Seafood cajun, seafood, oysters Directions
The Steamer seafood, nothing fried Directions
Southern Shores Coffee in Gulf Shores and breakfast, lunch in Foley
Safari Club at the zoo Directions
Hazel’s Nook breakfast & lunch buffet Directions
Picnic Beach Bar and Grill seafood, burgers, bowls Directions
Hog Wild Beach & BBQ Directions
Fish River Grill burgers, sandwiches, seafood in Gulf Shores and Foley
The Original Oyster House oysters, seafood Directions
Burro Azul spanish fare Directions

Dessert and Sweets:

Matt’s Homemade Ice Cream (2 locations) Directions

Cherry on Top ice cream Directions

A Specialty Bakery cookies, cake pops, confections Directions

Chocolate Corner sweets, ice cream, coffee Directions

Restaurants in Orange Beach:
Southern Grind Coffee House breakfast, lunch, dinner, gelato on Perdido Beach Blvd and at The Wharf 
Cobalt the Restaurant under Perdido Pass, ON the water Directions
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar (Original location) Directions
Doc’s Seafood and Steaks Directions
Duck’s Diner breakast, lunch Directions
The Gulf all outdoor seating, beachside bar ON the water of Perdido Pass Directions
CoastAL upscale seafood ON the Gulf Directions
Cactus Cantina Mexican in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Ruby Slipper breakfast, brunch  Directions
Bubba’s Seafood House seafood Directions
GT’s on the Bay  outdoor play area for kids, outdoor seating ON the water Directions
Avenue Pub pub fare, ON the water Directions
Tacky Jacks seafood, events, live music in Orange Beach
Cosmo’s seafood, steak Directions
Carver's Steakhouse steak, seafood Directions
Luna’s Eat & Drink southern fare Directions
Brick and Spoon breakfast, brunch Directions
Another Broken Egg Café breakfast, brunch Directions
BuzzCatz Coffee and Sweets coffee, breakfast Directions
Gulf Shores Steamer seafood Directions
Oso at Bear Point Harbor: all the basics, oysters, Sat/Sun breakfast buffet Directions
Rotolo's Pizzeria pizza, pasta, wings Directions
Shrimp Basket seafood Directions
Flying Harpoon 2 cajun, seafood, oysters Directions
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill sandwiches, baskets, seafood Directions

Dessert and Sweets:
Pete’s Ice Cream and Donuts Directions 
Kilwin's at the Wharf Directions

Restaurants further away:
Sassy Bass Amazin’ Grill oysters, seafood, chicken in Fort Morgan 
Portabella's italian in Foley

Grocery Stores: 
Rouses - Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Walmart - Supercenter in Gulf Shores and Market in Orange Beach
Publix - Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Blalock Seafood - Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Gulf Shores Seafood (Steamed shrimp/Shrimp boil to go/Pack and go travel) Directions

Also pick up the free Mullet Wrapper (paper) can be found at most grocery stores, for all event info!