Guidebook of the Gulf
Locals Favorites
DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen is a local favorite (especially for lunch.) They have won "People's Choice Winner" for best lunch like 8 years in a row now.
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De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
138 W 1st AveDeSoto's Seafood Kitchen is a local favorite (especially for lunch.) They have won "People's Choice Winner" for best lunch like 8 years in a row now.
I also highly recommend Cosmo's in Orange Beach for dinner. It's another local favorite.
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Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
25753 Canal RdI also highly recommend Cosmo's in Orange Beach for dinner. It's another local favorite.
Coffee Spot
This place is locally owned and just up the street. It has a cool modern vibe.
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Foam Coffee
313 E 22nd AveThis place is locally owned and just up the street. It has a cool modern vibe.
A little further up the street is BuzzCatz. They also sell loose tea leaves and sweet treats.
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BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
25689 Canal RdA little further up the street is BuzzCatz. They also sell loose tea leaves and sweet treats.
Adult Beverage
Big Beach is another great place to visit. It is also right up the street from the house and is the only local brewery on the island. They do not serve food at the brewery but allow you to bring food from other places.
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Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th AveBig Beach is another great place to visit. It is also right up the street from the house and is the only local brewery on the island. They do not serve food at the brewery but allow you to bring food from other places.
This is my favorite place for a beer. It is kinda a "dive bar" and is an old house on piling. It backs up to the lagoon and is a right place to watch the sunset (besides the beach of course.)
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The Flying Harpoon - Kitchen 11-1 Bar 11-2
112 Windmill Ridge RdThis is my favorite place for a beer. It is kinda a "dive bar" and is an old house on piling. It backs up to the lagoon and is a right place to watch the sunset (besides the beach of course.)
Sightseeing
The Park features 28 miles of paved trails, including seven trails of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex, that allow the curious visitor to explore the diverse ecosystems of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
https://www.alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park/trails
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Gulf State Park
20115 State Park RoadThe Park features 28 miles of paved trails, including seven trails of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex, that allow the curious visitor to explore the diverse ecosystems of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
https://www.alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park/trails
Gulf State Park's Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals that are native to the Gulf Coast region. It is our goal to inspire 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.
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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 is our goal to inspire 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.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd EThis park is the one you passed getting to the house. Nothing fancy, it does have a kids section and also makes a loop around the whole park if you want to stretch your legs. If you are staying during the week sometimes they have events there like movie in the park and bands playing too.
Meyer Park
400 E 22nd AveThis park is the one you passed getting to the house. Nothing fancy, it does have a kids section and also makes a loop around the whole park if you want to stretch your legs. If you are staying during the week sometimes they have events there like movie in the park and bands playing too.
Fitness
Glow Yoga
314 East 21st AvenueInterested in a Hot Yoga class? This is your place.
Moxie Lifestyle Fitness Studio
4776 Wharf Pkwy EIf you're interested in a biking class this is the place.
Entertainment
Owa has a lot to offer, an Amusement Park, Arcade Games, Fall/ Holiday Events, etc.
Here's their web site (https://visitowa.com)
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OWA Entertainment Destination
101 South Owa BoulevardOwa has a lot to offer, an Amusement Park, Arcade Games, Fall/ Holiday Events, etc.
Here's their web site (https://visitowa.com)
The Wharf also has a lot to offer: Shopping, bars, restaurants (Ginny Lanes, my fav.) during the summertime nightly light shows, fishing tournament weight in, concerts, movie theater, etc.
Here's their web site: https://alwharf.com
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Isiqalo somzimba
23101 Canal RdThe Wharf also has a lot to offer: Shopping, bars, restaurants (Ginny Lanes, my fav.) during the summertime nightly light shows, fishing tournament weight in, concerts, movie theater, etc.
Here's their web site: https://alwharf.com