Things to Do

Let’s dive into the best beach spots in Gulf Shores and how we make each beach day even better.

Vacations can be expensive. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between a vacation and making the mortgage payment. There are plenty of budget-friendly ideas for the little ones to do while you’re vacationing on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Here are 7 free things to do...

The pristine white sands and turquoise-blue waters of Gulf Shores are some of the most beautiful in the country, but that is not all the Coastal Alabama area has to offer. Although it may be tempting to sit on the balcony of your rental all day, or...

Whether you’re a nature-lover or are just looking for a unique way to explore during your beach vacation to Gulf Shores, Bellingrath Gardens and Home and the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail should definitely be on your list of things to do!

Bellingrath Gardens and...

As beach weather beckons you to the Alabama Gulf Coast, it’s time to start planning for serious family fun. Of course, sandcastles, skim boards and splashing in the waves are timeless, essential activities in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. But, here are a few high-adrenaline...

Birding enthusiasts love the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area for its variety of feathered creatures that both reside here and migrate seasonally. Sitting on the balcony of your condo, you’re apt to see pelicans, seagulls, blue heron, and more. But if you want to get...

A project of the Mobile Bay Oyster Gardening Program, The Oyster Trail is a fun treasure hunt with which the whole family can get involved!  

What is it?  

The Oyster Trail is a...

It doesn’t matter if you’re simply looking for something out of the ordinary or if you’re trying to create something extraordinary, The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach  is one of the most fascinating places in Gulf Shores and Orange...

Adrenaline junkies, look no further! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are bursting with attractions offering big thrills. Here are four places to go to get your heart racing. 

OWA (all the things!)  

Drops, loops, twists, spins,...