Places & things to do.

A Specialty Bakery

Casual bakeshop providing typical desserts such as cookies & made-to-order cakes for special events.

Acme Oyster House

Lively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics.

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Home to more than 500 animals, this zoo offers hands-on experiences with kangaroos & other critters.

Anchored Coffee House

Welcoming coffee shop off Highway 59 serving locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and light fare. Features a complimentary conference room for small meetings.

Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe

Seafood shack amid the sand dunes serving Caribbean & Southern-style eats steps from the water.

Bar 45

Bar 45 Restaurant and Bar offers a relaxed environment with great food, drinks, and sports entertainment in Gulf Shores. It's open to everyone and features amenities like a game room and golf simulator.

Beach Bums Coffee & Deli

BEACH COW CREAMERY - GULF SHORES

Beach Girl Coffee - Legendary Marina

Big Beach Brewing

Alabama's southernmost brewery featuring a 10-barrel brewing system with all beers brewed in-house. The locally owned taproom includes an open-air courtyard, observation deck, porch swing, and live music on weekends.

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.

Bywater Beachside

Beachside bar and grill at Gulf State Park Pier serving pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and seafood with Gulf views. Features live music, karaoke, and entertainment from local musicians.

Cafe Beignets of Alabama GS

French-inspired cafe serving beignets deep-fried to perfection with powdered sugar or specialty toppings, alongside coffee and muffins. A Gulf Shores breakfast tradition.

Cherry on Top

City Of Gulf Shores Wetlands Park

Scenic park with walking trails, a fishing pier, benches & gazebos in a wetlands setting.

Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club

Waterfront eatery offering coastal fare & steak in casual quarters with a roomy, scenic veranda.

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.

Crico's Pizza & Subs

Pizza and sub sandwich restaurant.

De Soto's Seafood Kitchen

Kitchen dishing out a diverse lineup of seafood & sides in a casual, airy setting.

Del's ice cream

Del's Ice Cream

Eagle nest —- gulf shores

Erie H. Meyer Civic Center

Foam Coffee

Gulf Shores' first craft coffee shop serving locally roasted coffees, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and healthy snacks in a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere with a clean, modern aesthetic.

Foodcraft

Casual, airy waterfront outpost serving comfort fare including steaks and oysters, plus a patio.

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.

Gelato Scoop - Gulf Shores

Beachside gelato shop on East Beach Boulevard offering a wide selection of gelato flavors with gluten-free and dairy-free options available.

Gulf Island Grill

Island-themed seafood menu & cocktails served in an informal, wood-adorned eatery near the beach.

Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Coffee Co.

Gulf Shores Coffee Co. specializes in coffee served until 5pm.

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 Shores Seafood

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.

Hammered Crab

Seafood restaurant specializing in all-you-can-eat snow crab legs, prime rib, smoked ribs, and Gulf seafood, with daily Hammered Time Happy Hour specials from 1 to 5 PM.

Happy Pappys Coffeehouse

Family-run coffeehouse serving expertly crafted coffee and tea, Greek pastries, fresh desserts, and satisfying sandwiches, known as a hidden gem with a loyal local following.

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.

High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas

Beach bar and restaurant on West Beach Boulevard offering daiquiris, mimosas, locally roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, gourmet waffles, and a full menu of sandwiches and charcuterie boards.

Hog Wild Beach & BBQ

Barbecue restaurant serving barbecue food.

Hope's Cheesecake

Small bakery providing cheesecakes in classic & modern flavors, plus a few pie options.

Ice House Taproom

Neighborhood beach bar and restaurant on Little Lagoon offering the only uninterrupted sunset view over the water, with 24 beers on tap, a full menu of burgers, wings, and street tacos, and live entertainment.

Island Ice Cream & Treats

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.