Places & things to do.
Every place we cover in Coastal Alabama & Northwest Florida — 39 and counting. Filter, search, or just browse.
39 places matching
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Home to more than 500 animals, this zoo offers hands-on experiences with kangaroos & other critters.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1980, this ~7,000-acre refuge on the Fort Morgan Peninsula protects nesting beaches for loggerhead, green, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles plus the endangered Alabama beach mouse.
Craft Farms Golf Club
Alabama's only Arnold Palmer Signature Design golf resort with two 18-hole championship courses, Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend. Features a plantation-style clubhouse with a bar and grill.
Eagle nest —- gulf shores
Erie H. Meyer Civic Center
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
Pentagonal masonry fort completed in 1834 at the tip of Mobile Bay; held by Confederates until Farragut's 'damn the torpedoes' run on August 5, 1864 forced its surrender weeks later.
Freebird charters
Fishing charter service run by Captain John Sullens, who has been fishing Gulf Shores waters since 1995, offering offshore deep sea, nearshore, inshore, and back bay trips for up to six people with all equipment and bait included.
Gulf Shores Beach
Gulf Shores Golf Club
Classic championship 18-hole, par-71 public golf course designed by Jay and Carter Morrish, opened in 1963 and ranked in the Top 15 courses in Alabama, with a plantation-style clubhouse.
Gulf Shores Museum
Old-timey house, now a museum with permanent & temporary exhibits on local history, plus events.
Gulf Shores Public Beach
Where Highway 59 dead-ends at the Gulf — the city's main public-access beach next door to The Hangout, with paid lots, restrooms, and walk-on access to miles of white quartz sand.
Gulf State Park
Alabama's 6,150-acre coastal park, opened in 1939 by the CCC, anchors Gulf Shores with 2.5 miles of white-sand beach, three freshwater lakes, and the rebuilt Lodge that reopened in 2018.
Gulf State Park Campground
496-site full-hookup campground located 1.5 miles from white sand beaches, offering 11 air-conditioned bathhouses, a camp store, swimming pool with splash pad, tennis and pickleball courts, and a nature center.
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
At 1,540 feet, it's one of the longest piers on the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for king mackerel and redfish, watch the sunrise, or just take in the endless Gulf views. Bait shop and rod rentals on-site.
Gulf State Park Pavillion
Gulf State Park's Beach Pavilion offers a scenic beach experience with amenities like a concession stand, climate-controlled bathrooms, accessible ramps, and picnic tables. It's available for public use during operating hours and can be reserved for events.
HawaiiFluidArt
Art studio offering fluid art, glass painting, mosaic, and tumbler classes where guests create their own artwork using specially formulated paints in a ventilated, air-conditioned studio.
Island Marine Charters
Island Marine Charters offers guided inshore fishing expeditions led by Captain Joe Buskens, a local with extensive fishing knowledge in the Gulf Shores area.
Island Time Charters
Island Time Charters offers inshore fishing trips for both novices and experienced anglers in the Gulf of Mexico off Fort Morgan, Alabama. Captain Frank Ford leads fishing excursions targeting various species including Red Snapper, Tarpon, and Speckled Trout.
Johnnie Sims Park Pavilion
Spacious picnic & event pavilion rented for parties, performances & more, in a park with a beach.
Jurassic Golf
Indoor glow-in-the-dark dinosaur-themed miniature golf course featuring 18 holes of prehistoric family fun with animatronics and arcade games in 5,000 square feet of air-conditioned comfort.
Kids Park
Kristin Pierre Art
Art studio and gallery featuring bold, textured, nature-inspired original oil paintings by Gulf Shores resident artist Kristin Pierre, with work also displayed at the Embassy Suites resort.
Meyer Park
This 12-acre public recreation place has a basketball court, shaded picnic tables & play sets.
Mo's Landing Park
Park located at Mo's Landing.
Msc Fishing Charters
Nauti Fishing Charters
Nauti Fishing Charters offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, with expert guides for an unforgettable fishing experience.
Off The Hook Charters
Off The Hook Charters offers various fishing trips in the Gulf Coast waters, accommodating groups and customizing trips based on clients' needs.
ONE Club Golf Course Gulf Shores
Executive 9-hole, par-35 public golf course built in 2007, with vacation condo rentals, a restaurant, bar, pool, and fitness center on site.
Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club
27-hole championship golf club designed by Earl Stone, set among 800 acres of live oaks and cypress trees adjacent to the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge. Amenities include tennis courts, pools, and a fitness center.
Red Sky Fish Co.
Fishing outfitter and charter service on Fort Morgan Road in Gulf Shores.
Scales N Tails Charters
Fishing charter service in Gulf Shores.
Shrimpy's Grill and Golf
Miniature golf course and restaurant combo venue.
South Baldwin Community Theatre
Community theater organization that produces and presents performing arts productions.
Stressed Out Charters
Fishing charter service in Gulf Shores on Fort Morgan Road.
Swiger Studio
Art gallery and studio space operating under the name Swiger Studio.
The Susan N. McCollough Gallery & Art Studio
Art gallery and studio space operating under the name of Susan N. McCollough.
The Track - Gulf Shores
Outdoor amusement park with go-kart tracks & bumper boats, plus roller coasters & arcade games.
Wade Ward Nature Park
Charming, 12-acre park in a lush coastal setting featuring a variety of native wildlife & wetlands.
Waterville USA
A 20-acre water and amusement park with 17 water slides, a wave pool, lazy river, Flowrider surf simulator, go-karts, mini golf, bowling, and a giant arcade — all just steps from the beach.