Guidebook for Gulf Shores
Food Scene
Try the bacon-wrapped shrimp! Also, they always have great daily specials, including Taco Tuesday!
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The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails
1154 W Beach BlvdTry the bacon-wrapped shrimp! Also, they always have great daily specials, including Taco Tuesday!
Located in the OWA complex, the food and atmosphere are amazing. They have live bands (on a proper stage) on occasion and the table nachos are amazing!
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Groovy Goat
Located in the OWA complex, the food and atmosphere are amazing. They have live bands (on a proper stage) on occasion and the table nachos are amazing!
The best cuisine the Gulf has to offer while taking in the amazing Alabama Gulf Coast beach view.
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Bill’s By the Beach
30 W Beach BlvdThe best cuisine the Gulf has to offer while taking in the amazing Alabama Gulf Coast beach view.
AMAZING food at great prices! The owner's wife has Celiac Disease and almost everything in this shop is gluten-free! Please skip the overpriced chains and buy local!
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Janino's Pizza
984 W Beach BlvdAMAZING food at great prices! The owner's wife has Celiac Disease and almost everything in this shop is gluten-free! Please skip the overpriced chains and buy local!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdThe most famous beach bar in the country, the Flora-Bama Lounge has long been a landmark of the Gulf Shores community and provides live entertainment 365 days a year. They have five stages for live music and features bands of country, rock, dance and beach music. You can relax in any of the areas and select the entertainment of your choice. If you need a little away time the Flora-Bama has several beach-front bars!
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Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrThe most famous beach bar in the country, the Flora-Bama Lounge has long been a landmark of the Gulf Shores community and provides live entertainment 365 days a year. They have five stages for live music and features bands of country, rock, dance and beach music. You can relax in any of the areas and select the entertainment of your choice. If you need a little away time the Flora-Bama has several beach-front bars!
Parks & Nature
25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Bike rentals are available!
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Gulf State Park
20115 State Park Road25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Bike rentals are available!
Gulf State Park's Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals that are native to the Gulf Coast region. It inspires people to care for the environment by expanding their knowledge of the state’s natural resources through experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world.
They offer many exciting and worthwhile programs, including guided nature walks, beach walks, pier walks, and a nature time.
Most are free and open to the public!
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Gulf State Park Nature Center
Gulf State Park's Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals that are native to the Gulf Coast region. It inspires people to care for the environment by expanding their knowledge of the state’s natural resources through experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world.
They offer many exciting and worthwhile programs, including guided nature walks, beach walks, pier walks, and a nature time.
Most are free and open to the public!
Sightseeing
Come here for amazing views and to watch the locals catch beautiful fish!
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Gulf State Park Pier
20800 E Beach BlvdCome here for amazing views and to watch the locals catch beautiful fish!
Entertainment & Activities
Take a walk on the wild side with more than 500 exotic animals, daily keeper talks & shows, animal encounters, a petting zoo, aviary and picnic area.
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd ETake a walk on the wild side with more than 500 exotic animals, daily keeper talks & shows, animal encounters, a petting zoo, aviary and picnic area.
Getting Around
Kayak (single and double) and paddle board rentals, starting at $60/day, less if you rent for a longer period of time!
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Ike’s Beach Service
800 W Beach BlvdKayak (single and double) and paddle board rentals, starting at $60/day, less if you rent for a longer period of time!
Tikis Bike Shack
1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy2 Hours - $10
4 Hours - $18
Daily - $25
Weekly - $100
Arts & Culture
The Coastal Arts Center located on beautiful Wolf Bay offers hands-on artistic experiences featuring the Hot Shop and the Clay Studio.
Features:
Hot Glass demonstrations and Make-Your-Own fused/blown glass in The Hot Shop.
Pottery demonstrations and Make-Your-Own clay items in The Clay Studio.
A Gift Shop area with unique artwork, jewelry and sculpture by local and regional artists.
Children and Adult art classes.
Summer art camps.
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Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
26389 Canal RdThe Coastal Arts Center located on beautiful Wolf Bay offers hands-on artistic experiences featuring the Hot Shop and the Clay Studio.
Features:
Hot Glass demonstrations and Make-Your-Own fused/blown glass in The Hot Shop.
Pottery demonstrations and Make-Your-Own clay items in The Clay Studio.
A Gift Shop area with unique artwork, jewelry and sculpture by local and regional artists.
Children and Adult art classes.
Summer art camps.