Vacationing along Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers an array of activities. From lounging on the beach to a day of shopping at the Tanger outlets. From a day of golf, deep sea fishing or parasailing over our turquoise waters . . . you can find it all at Alabama’s Gulf Coast.Visit our “Once There” . . . Your search tool for all activities in and around our beaches!!!
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
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
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:
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
Family Fun
In between your relaxing naps on the beach, you can enjoy all the popular Orange Beach and Gulf Shores attractions.
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!
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Zeke’s Landing Marina
Hudson Marina
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
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.
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 aCmovie. 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.
Useful Links
Links that might be helpful in your search for things to do at the beach:
Gulf Shores Convention and Visitors Bureau
Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce