Things to Do on the Gulf Coast
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
More to Do Than Just the Beach
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On the Gulf Coast
A Full Week Without Repeating Yourself
Gulf Shrimp the Same Day It's Landed
Waterfront spots like Cobalt, OSO at Bear Point, and Zeke's pull from local waters. Doc's has been doing it for over three decades.
Dolphins in the Back Bays
Cetacean Cruises and Cold Mil Fleet run eco-tours through the waters of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Spotting dolphins in open water is the draw.
The Flora-Bama Sits on Two State Lines
A beachfront institution on the Florida and Alabama border. Live music, cold drinks, and events that run well into the night.
700 Acres at Big Lagoon, Two Miles at Gulf State Park
Trails, boardwalks, kayaking, and birdwatching along the Intracoastal Waterway. More outdoor space than most people expect from a beach town.
OWA Has the Region's Largest Indoor Water Park
Tropic Falls at OWA runs rain or shine. Waterville USA adds 20 more acres of slides and rides in Gulf Shores.
Live Music Most Nights of the Week
Papa Rocco's plays until midnight. LuLu's draws crowds every night. The Hangout runs music and dancing right on the sand in Gulf Shores.
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