Alex & Susan’s Guidebook
Food scene
Great beach view while eating, live music and can be very lively with DJs.
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The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdGreat beach view while eating, live music and can be very lively with DJs.
Great food and good lagoon views
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Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyGreat food and good lagoon views
Great food, on the beach but no beach views
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Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
601 W Beach BlvdGreat food, on the beach but no beach views
Sea N Suds
405 E Beach BlvdGood food and amazing beach views.
Fun family style food where the waiters throw you rolls from across the restaurant.
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Lambert's Cafe
2981 S McKenzie StFun family style food where the waiters throw you rolls from across the restaurant.
Good restaurant walking distance from Blue Parrot #7 and #8.
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The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails
1154 W Beach BlvdGood restaurant walking distance from Blue Parrot #7 and #8.
Hog Wild BBQ
911 Gulf Shores PkwyGood place for those who love BBQ.
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
138 W 1st AveGood seafood.
Founded by Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lucy Buffett, LuLu's serves 4,000 people a day in the summer season and is known for adding something new every year to the “complex.”
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LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveFounded by Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lucy Buffett, LuLu's serves 4,000 people a day in the summer season and is known for adding something new every year to the “complex.”
Sightseeing
Mobile Bay Ferry
110 AL-180Beautiful estate. Recommend taking the Mobile Bay Ferry from Fort Morgan to visit this estate. Good day trip.
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I-Bellingrath Gardens ne-Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens RdBeautiful estate. Recommend taking the Mobile Bay Ferry from Fort Morgan to visit this estate. Good day trip.
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BoulevardImpressive aviation museum
One mile west of Blue Parrot #7 and #8. Great place to walk to at sunset, walk under the bridge and see the large birds feeding on fish in the lagoon inlet, 100 foot long pier provides great views of the lagoon and more. Very small park. Parking available.
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Lagoon Pass Park
West Beach BoulevardOne mile west of Blue Parrot #7 and #8. Great place to walk to at sunset, walk under the bridge and see the large birds feeding on fish in the lagoon inlet, 100 foot long pier provides great views of the lagoon and more. Very small park. Parking available.
Good hiking trails for true nature lovers.
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
12295 Alabama 180Good hiking trails for true nature lovers.
Good history trip and amazing views of the ocean and bay from the top of the fort. Combine this with a ferry trip to Dauphin Island.
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I-Fort Morgan State Historic Site
110 AL-180Good history trip and amazing views of the ocean and bay from the top of the fort. Combine this with a ferry trip to Dauphin Island.
Grocery Stores
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdGood close place to shop for food, etc.
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyGood close place to shop for food
Small grocery store but walking distance from Blue Parrot #7 and #8.
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Waves
1154 W Beach BlvdSmall grocery store but walking distance from Blue Parrot #7 and #8.
Pier 33
900 W Beach BlvdSmall grocery store but close to Blue Parrot #7 & #8.
Activities
Good place to rent beach chairs, umbrellas, etc.
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Ike’s Beach Service
800 W Beach BlvdGood place to rent beach chairs, umbrellas, etc.
Gulf State Park is a public recreation area on the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores in southern Baldwin County, Alabama. The state park's 6,500 acres mostly encompass the land behind the Gulf Shores beach community, between Highway 59 and SH 161, with the west end extending further south to a wide beach area.
Gulf State Park has a multitude of activities to participate in that includes: Hiking. biking, fishing, exploring, geocaching, paddling just to name of few. We even provide beach vendors for things like parasailing and kayaking.
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Gulf State Park
20115 State Park RoadGulf State Park is a public recreation area on the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores in southern Baldwin County, Alabama. The state park's 6,500 acres mostly encompass the land behind the Gulf Shores beach community, between Highway 59 and SH 161, with the west end extending further south to a wide beach area.
Gulf State Park has a multitude of activities to participate in that includes: Hiking. biking, fishing, exploring, geocaching, paddling just to name of few. We even provide beach vendors for things like parasailing and kayaking.
Not a big time zoo but still a good family time if you love animals.
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd ENot a big time zoo but still a good family time if you love animals.
Foley Railroad Museum
125 E Laurel AveGreat place for model train lovers.
Fun place to visit simply for the views of the coast line.
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Gulf State Park Pier
Gulf State Park PierFun place to visit simply for the views of the coast line.
Gulf Shores Public Beach
101 Gulf Shores ParkwayNice boardwalk and beautiful beach
The Factory Gulf Shores
18948 Oak Rd WIncredible indoor playground for kids.
Owa Theater
205 N OWA BlvdGreat entertainment
Tropic Falls at OWA
A 520-acre family fun destination in Foley, AL with theme park, unique dining and live entertainment.
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OWA Entertainment Destination
101 South Owa BoulevardA 520-acre family fun destination in Foley, AL with theme park, unique dining and live entertainment.
Festivals
Very popular music festival held in mid May of each year.
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Hangout Music Festival
101 E Beach BlvdVery popular music festival held in mid May of each year.
Fun for those who love strawberries. The festival is held the second weekend of April each year.
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival
Fun for those who love strawberries. The festival is held the second weekend of April each year.
See beautiful balloons. Festival is usually the first weekend of May each year.
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
100 North OWA BoulevardSee beautiful balloons. Festival is usually the first weekend of May each year.
Great for those who love shrimp. The Annual National Shrimp Festival is always held the 2nd full weekend in October each year.
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Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest
Gulf Shores ParkwayGreat for those who love shrimp. The Annual National Shrimp Festival is always held the 2nd full weekend in October each year.
Shopping
"The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the nightly SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show. Enjoy shopping at unique stores or a meal at one of our many restaurants. A place to catch a movie, Ferris wheel or train ride, play at the arcade and take an on-the-water excursion. Our Amphitheater hosts a variety of well-known entertainers, and our Marina is home to one of the largest in-water boat shows on the Gulf."
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Isiqalo somzimba
23101 Canal Rd"The Wharf is an official Entertainment District with hundreds of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the nightly SPECTRA Laser Light Experience show. Enjoy shopping at unique stores or a meal at one of our many restaurants. A place to catch a movie, Ferris wheel or train ride, play at the arcade and take an on-the-water excursion. Our Amphitheater hosts a variety of well-known entertainers, and our Marina is home to one of the largest in-water boat shows on the Gulf."
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Boating
https://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/water-activities/boating/