Things To Do

ORANGE BEACH – GULF SHORES – FORT MORGAN

Beautiful sunset on the beaches in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan, Alabama.While vacationing, you might want to look for things to do while in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, AL.  Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers an array of activities. From lounging on the beach to a day of shopping at the shops and stores!  Both cities offer such things as:  golfing, deep sea fishing or even parasailing over our turquoise waters!  You can find it all on the Alabama’s Gulf Coast.  Visit the area calendar of events to see what’s happening during your next trip to the beach.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

 

City Information

GULF SHORES                    ORANGE BEACH                    FORT MORGAN

COVID-19 UPDATE and USEFUL INFORMATION

View the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Digital vacation guide here

 

Alabama Gulf Coast Real Estate

For more information regarding properties along the Alabama Gulf Coast, contact Anna Lisa Nist, Broker of Alabama Beach Vacation Rentals, at 888-258-7009.

 

Beach Photography

While you are in the Gulf Coast area with your family, why not have a professional take pictures of all of you on the beach and have wonderful memories that would last a life time.

Shore Shooters Beach Photography

Sun Shots Photography

 

Concerts/Events at the Wharf

For the biggest entertainment on the coast, look no further than The Amphitheater at The Wharf, with big acts, big sound and a big experience. This 10,000-seat, tiered venue is located at the heart of The Wharf and ensures that each guest has a great view. To make this experience bigger yet, two giant screens flank the stage so that everyone has a front-row view. Surrounded by giant pines and wetlands, The Amphitheater’s background is the even bigger, natural beauty of the Gulf Coast.

Concert Schedule

 

Dining

When all that action (or lying around on the beach) makes you hungry, our beaches and backwaters offer up some incredible choices for a night out to eat. Here are some of our favorites:

Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s
Cobalt Restaurant
Master Joe’s Orange Beach
Sea ‘n Suds
 
Tacky Jack’s 
Lambert’s Cafe
The Gulf
Live Bait
 
Original Oyster House
Louisiana Lagniappe
5 Best Oyster Restaurants
 
 
 
For an interactive directory, please visit the Search Dining Options available from our Convention & Visitors Bureau.
 
 

Dolphin Cruises

The Gulf Coast area provides several places to enjoy dolphin tours, picnic cruises, sunset, cocktail & dinner cruises, cigar & cognac cruises and more.

Cold Mil Fleet Dolphin Cruises *recommended by ALBVR

Glass Bottom Dolphin Tours

Southern Rose Dolphin Tours

 

Family Fun

In between your relaxing naps on the beach, you can enjoy all the popular Orange Beach and Gulf Shores attractions.

The Track Recreation Center
Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf
Waterville USA
Pirate Cruise!
Adventure Island
ABC Parasail

 

Fishing

For the best game of catch you’ll ever have, let us hook you up throughout the year! From back bay and trolling trips to Gulf Coast fishing charters and cruises, drop your lines and enjoy the experience!

Below are just a few of the places:
San Roc Cay Marina
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Zeke’s Landing Marina
Hudson Marina
 
Click here for a full listing of fishing charters, cruises, marinas and other fishing information.
 
 

Golf Courses 

It’s always tee time along Alabama’s Gulf Coast! Championship-caliber golfing is just a stroke away at any of the area’s renowned courses.

Peninsula Golf & Raquet Club
Craft Farms Golf Courses
Kiva Dunes
Glenlakes
Lost Key
The Lakewood Club  &  Rock Creek Golf

 

Gulf Coast Zoo

The zoo is tucked away just blocks from the beach and is home to more than 290 animals. Lions, tigers, bears, monkeys and macaws are just some of the creatures that inhabit this Gulf Coast oasis. There’s also a petting zoo, reptile house, aviary and daily animal shows in the summer.

The Gulf Coast Zoo

 

Historical Sites & Museums

Check out the Historical Sites & Museums across the Gulf Coast.

The National Museum of Naval Aviation
USS Alabama Battleship
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Gulf Coast Exploreum and Kid’s Museum

GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

 

Movie Theaters

There are movie theaters, and then there are entertainment destinations where it’s an absolute pleasure to see a movie. True to their commitment to providing customers with the absolute best movie-going experience, every local theatre is designed to provide guests with the highest-quality audio and visual presentation, unsurpassed comfort and outstanding customer service.

Cobb Pinnacle Theaters
AMC Classic 15 at the Wharf
Giant Screen Theater at the Naval Aviation Museum

 

Pet Sitting Services

Don’t want to leave your dog behind. Check out these services and feel more at ease for your vacation retreat.

Heilmeier’s Bed & Biscuit
Coastal Pet Resort

 

Rentals (Baby & Beach Items)

Need beach chairs or baby beach accessories? Check out these websites:

Water Rentals
Baby Beach Rentals
Specialty Rentals

 

Sailing 

Our local marinas offer a variety of sailing options if you are interested in a relaxing day on the Gulf of Mexico.

Sail the Daedalus

 

Useful Links

Links that might be helpful in your search for things to do at the beach:

Gulf Shores Convention and Visitors Bureau

Mobile Bay Ferry Schedule

Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce