We have shown you the best things to do in Orange Beach, so now its time to show you the best things to do Gulf Shores Alabama! From the best restaurants to best activities, we have you covered.
1- Let’s start with the obvious. The number 1 thing do to in Gulf Shores Alabama is go the the beach! In our humble opinion, the best way to enjoy the Gulf Shores beaches is to rent a Gulf Shores beach house or Gulf Shores condo.
If you are lucky enough to snag one of our beachfront Gulf Shores beach house rentals, you will have your own peaceful and quiet slice of paradise at your doorstep. This Gulf Shores beach house is beachfront with a whopping 9 bedrooms with a private pool!
We also have smaller Gulf Shores beach houses along with Gulf Shores condos. The point is that you will enjoy Gulf Shores beaches more if you rent a beach house or condo during your time here!
2- Go to LULU’s Homeport for more than just a meal!
LuLu’s in Gulf Shores is one of the most popular places to eat, but its not just because the food is good. LuLu’s is an entertainment mecca that happens to also serve food, and yes the food is very good.
Lulu’s has a ropes course, sand pile for the smaller kids, live entertainment, arcade, hair braiding, and more. Check out their annual events such as noon years eve, where the kids jump on bubble wrap at noon to celebrate new years eve!
3- Go to Waterville because you know you secretly still like the plunge water slides!
Waterville also has tamer waterslides for those not so adventuresome.
4- Golf is another popular activity in Gulf Shores!
People are often surprised to discover that Gulf Shores has some of the best Golf Courses in the South! Two of the most popular golf courses are Kiva Dunes and the Peninsula.
5- Last but certainly not least, is go Shopping in Gulf Shores Alabama!
Gulf Shores is home to the Foley Outlet malls as well as the Wharf. The Wharf also has a ferris wheel, movie theatre, outdoor amphitheater, and many dining establishments.
Most importantly, Prickett Properties hopes that you enjoy your time in our hometown Gulf Shores Alabama! Hopefully, our recommendations for things to do in Gulf Shores will make your time here even better!
Many of our Orange Beach guests only have a long weekend to enjoy their Alabama beach vacation. If you only have 72 hours to spend in Orange Beach Alabama, then we know where you should stay, eat and play!
First and foremost, you will need to find an Orange Beach rental that will allow a 3 night minimum stay. This is almost never an issue during any time of the year other than summer. Even during the summertime, there is often a few properties that allow nightly rentals.
There are several Orange Beach condos for rent, so our recommendation is to initially narrow your search by the number of bedrooms you require and your budget.
Our Orange Beach rental company makes you search easy by allowing you to search by multiple factors such as the number of bedrooms, beachfront, and condo vs beach house. You can start your Orange Beach vacation rental search here.
Turquoise Place and Phoenix are among some of the most popular beachfront Orange Beach condos for rent. Turquoise Place and Phoenix are both luxury beachfront condos with a ton of amenities such as lazy rivers, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, spa and more.
If you love the beach but also love spend time on a boat, we recommend renting one of our Orange Beach condos on the bay. We have three popular choices for those looking to rent a condo on the bay side : The Bella Luna, The Caribe Resort and Phoenix on the Bay.
After you have reserved your Orange Beach vacation rental, its time to start thinking about where you will eat! Since everyone has different tastes and moods for what they want, I am going to list our favorite Orange Beach restaurants by category.
If you are in the mood for Fine Dining, Celebrating a special occasion and eating fresh Seafood :
Fishers Upstairs At the Orange Beach Marina
If you are the mood for fresh seafood, but in a more casual environment and very kid friendly. There are lots of kids running around on the sandy beach and often times live entertainment! The menu is a mix of upscale entrees and American classics such as a cheeseburger. If Allan is working at the Flora-bama Yacht Club Bar, ask him for a Goombay Smash and tell him that the Prickett’s sent ya ! That is a huge insider tip….you will thank me later 🙂
If you are in the mood for a Bushwacker and Cheeseburger in Paradise.
If you are staying in Orange Beach, there is only one way to get here which is by boat. Don’t worry, there are plenty of places to rent one. Which leads me to the next thing you need to know, where to play in Orange Beach Alabama!
Let’s get the obvious out of the way as we all know the main reason thousands of people visit Orange Beach Alabama every year, and that is the Beach!
Even though the beach is the main attraction, there are many other things to do in Orange Beach Al. As I mentioned earlier, there are many places where you can rent a boat.
In fact boating around the back bays and islands is one of the locals favorite things to do in Orange Beach. Rent a boat for a day, and hang out with the locals on Robinson Island!
Last but certainly not least, you really should book a deep sea fishing excursion during your vacation in Orange Beach Al.
Unfortunately our Snapper season is typically very short, so you will need to check what time of year Snapper season is open. However, Snapper is not the only fish in the sea! If you book a commercial deep sea fishing excursion, there we be other fish in season and you will be sure to have a great time.
We have previously written about the Top 5 Things to Do in Orange Beach so check out those recommendations as well!
There are many things to do in Orange Beach while on vacation, and the Blue Angels air show is on top of the list.
The Blue Angels fly all over the country, but there is no better place to watch these birds fly than the beach! The air show takes place in Pensacola Florida which is a short drive from Orange Beach Alabama.
The Blue Angels fly every July and November, and the air show is a “don’t miss event” whether you are vacationing in Orange Beach, Perdido Key or Pensacola.
The most popular way to watch the Blue Angels air show is simply driving to the public beach in Pensacola, and watching it from the white sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.
We caught the air show this year by boat, and wanted to share our Blue Angels air show experience with you.
Since we live here, its easy to take for granted that our visitors know about the activities that the locals love in Orange Beach. By sharing our personal favorite activities in Orange Beach, we hope to keep you coming back to vacation with us on the Alabama beaches.
The next Blue Angels show will be in November, so book your Orange Beach condo rental now! We can even hook you up with a boat rental if you decide to see the Blue Angels by boat.
Visit the Blue Angels official website for the full schedule.
Our love for Orange Beach and Gulf Shores has extended to Pinterest ! We want to make your Alabama beach vacation as memorable and seamless as possible with ideas on things to do on our beloved Gulf Coast.
For example, one of our most popular pinterest boards is titled “How to Spend 24 Hours in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.”
We have pinned some pretty cool things to do while you are on vacation such as renting a pontoon boat with a water slide to explore the back bays and islands of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
We want to inspire you with things to do and places to rent in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama. We will be pinning each of our Alabama beach rental properties on our pinterest boards. Thus, you can re-pin your favorite condo or beach house on your own vacation pinterest board.
Don’t forget that you can pin any of our vacation rental website pages to pinterest as well ! Are you as obsessed with pinterest as we are?!
Happy Pinning!
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If the world has not heard of Orange Beach and the Flora-Bama before today, they will soon! Kenny Chesney released his brand new song, aptly titled the “Flora-Bama” today on youtube.
Kenny Chesney is set to play a free concert August 16th at the Flora-Bama for the lucky few who grabbed wristbands within seconds of being released.
The new song “Flora-Bama” comes as pleasant surprise to the locals in Orange Beach Alabama. The entire world is going to know not only about the soon to be famous Flora-Bama, but also our beautiful beaches in Orange Beach.
Thank You Mr. Chesney 🙂
Phoenix West II is the newest beachfront condo rentals in Orange Beach Alabama, and we have specials for August! Phoenix West II is a beachfront Orange Beach rental with lazy river, pools, tennis courts and more!
The 3rd night is FREE in any of our Phoenix West 2 rentals!
Just book any of our Phoenix West 2 condos on our Orange Beach rentals website, and include in the comment section (3rd night free special). We will deduct the 3rd night, and only charge your card for the 2 nights (taxes and cleaning will apply).
Until August 31st Bookings made prior to August 3rd 2014 do not qualify for this special Taxes and Cleaning will apply
Kenny Chesney’s Only Concert in 2014 Will Be in Orange Beach Al
Kenny Chesney announced that his only concert in 2014 will be in Orange Beach Alabama at the Flora-Bama on Aug 16th.. The bigger news is that the Kenny Chesney concert will be FREE!
The Kenny Chesney concert will be aptly named the Flora-Bama-Jama, and you can find out more information on how to gain access on 7/17/2014 here.
Prickett Properties has featured the Flora-Bama as one of the top things to do in Orange Beach Alabama, and this is your perfect chance to see why! The Flora-Bama is located on the Alabama/Florida line, and has recently featured other top name artists at the “shin dig in the sand” musical event.
Contact Prickett Properties for your Orange Beach Alabama accommodations for the weekend of this Flora-Bama-Jama.
The Blue Angels Fly Today In Pensacola – July 12, 2014
One of Gulf Coast’s most famous events, the Blue Angels, perform today in Pensacola Florida. The Blue Angels air show is a jaw-dropping aerial performance that can only be appreciated if seen in person.
A total of 16 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members.
The Blue Angels team was formed in 1946,making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931.
The show can be seen from the Pensacola Beach or, as many locals prefer, by boat in the back bays such as Little Sabine. The Blue Angels preform a dress rehearsal the day before the official show, and it is locally known as “family day.”
The next Blue Angels air show will be Nov 7-9, 2014. If you are looking for an Alabama beach rental or Perdido Key rental for the event, call Prickett Properties at 1-800-210-7914
I have discovered that vacation rentals are the key to luxury family vacations. First of all, family vacations are difficult to begin with. A luxury family vacation is near impossible for those of us who have not won the inheritance lottery.
A standard hotel room was sufficient for our family…. until the 3rd kid came along. It’s that magic number of 5 that kicked us out of the standard hotel room and into two rooms or a suite. Have you experienced the same family vacation pain?
I’m not going to lie. We got away with a single hotel room for a while. We told the hotel that the 3rd child was just a “baby,” and slept in a crib. It started to get a little awkward when my “baby” introduced himself to the hotel manager.
Hence, we are officially in the “most expensive rooms available” category when staying at a luxury hotel or resort. You can literally spend thousands of dollars a night at a Ritz Carlton or Four Seasons for your kid to sleep on a sofabed in the living area. Vacation Rentals are honestly the best option for luxury family travel if you have not won the inheritance lottery either.
Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Alabama have some amazing vacation rental options for luxury family travel. Turquoise Place in Orange Beach Alabama is one of the most luxurious accommodations on the beach that are available across the globe. Not kidding.
In the peak season, a 3 bedroom at Turquoise Place will cost around $650.00 a night. In the off-peak season, Turquoise Place is as little as $275.00 a night. Try finding those prices at a Ritz Carlton! Even though Turquoise Place is not technically a hotel, it does not lack for amenities.
There are a ton of luxury vacation rentals in Orange Beach. The Bella Luna is a vacation rental located on the bay-side of Orange Beach. The views are not so bad on the bay either!
This 3 bedroom condo at the Bella Luna costs around $350 a night in the peak season! Your kids will be in heaven with 4 pools, hot tubs, marina & the beach across the street. The beach days are full of boating, hanging out at islands, and taking long walks on the beach. The beach evenings include taking sunset cruises and grilling out. If you don’t own a boat, there are plenty for rent in Orange Beach!
Honestly, I don’t know a lot of places that you stay as nice as the Bella Luna with 3 bedrooms for only $350 a night and no one has to sleep on the sofa!
If you want to experience a luxury family vacation in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores Alabama look no further than here!
We want to be your connection to an Alabama beach vacation & lifetime memories.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Prickett Properties has some of the most beautiful condos and beach homes on Alabama’s beaches.
The combination of beautiful beaches and beautiful accommodations is a beautiful vacation!
One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching 🙂
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