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Thank you so much for choosing the Alabama Gulf Coast for your vacation. This guide is
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beach eats
4 Top 5 Family Friendly Restaurants
6 Top 5 Spots for Fresh Seafood
8 3 Down Home Spots for Barbecue
9 5 Best Spots for Sweet Treats
10 Top 5 Pizza Restaurants
11 5 Fun Spots for Unique Beach Eats
rainy day activities
14 11 Best Rainy Day Activities
nightlife
18 Top 8 Spots for Music & Nightlife
nature
22 5 Great Spots for Nature Lovers
festivals
25 Can’t Miss Fall Festivals
ABOUT SPECTRUM RESORTS
shopping We’re 100% positive the world would be a better
place if everyone spent a few days each year
27 7 Sensational Spots for Shopping reconnecting and creating happy memories.
Spectrum Resorts is the onsite rental management
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company at Turquoise Place and The Beach Club
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resort discounts on dining and shopping and the
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Spectrum Resorts vacation is carefully designed to be
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VA C AT I O N G U I D E
beach eats
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5Family-Friendly
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VILLAGE LAWN AT THE BEACH CLUB
Restaurants
There’s no shortage of family-friendly restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange
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rounding up our favorite spots for an experience the entire family with love.
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200 East 25th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL You never know who might pop Ì iÜ iv>ÞÜiÞÌ i
251-967-5858 in at LuLu’s! Owner Lucy Buffett, VÕÀÌÞ>À`vi>ÌÕÀ}>Ã>`«Ì]
LuLu’s Gulf Shores offers a classic the “Crazy Sista” herself, may vÃL>Ì>Li]«}«}]>`>
American menu with lots of local stop in and treat you to some giant foam machine. The Hangout
ëiV>Ìið ÀiÌ >>ÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>Ì] of her signature “gumbo love.” hosts regular competitions and
LuLu’s is a high-energy destination. Her brother, Jimmy Buffett, has >VÌÛÌiÃ]ÛiÕÃV]>`>`>Þ
/ iÀi½Ã>À«iÃVÕÀÃi]>>ÀV>`i] also been known to drop in for “Pirate and Princess Breakfast” all
v>Vi«>Ì}]Li>V ÛiÞL>] an impromptu concert and a summer long! Listen or the DJ to
>Ã>`>`Ü>ÌiÀ«>Þ>Ài>] Cheeseburger in Paradise. call for the limbo contest and foam
> «Ã]>`Ài°Ƃ`ÜÌ parties are held every hour.
multiple outdoor bars around THE HANGOUT
Ì iV«iÝ]«>ÀiÌÃV>iÞ 101 E. Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL WOW Factor:
a cocktail and listen to live music 251-948-3030 Check out all the walls and ceiling
while the kids have a blast. They Located on the sugar-white sand lined with rubber ducks, Matchbox
also have a dedicated allergy menu Li>V iÃvÕv- ÀiÃ]/ i cars, Pez dispensers, and all sorts of
to accommodate all kinds of special Hangout is the place for non- toys! It’s a throwback to Mom and
diets. stop action and family fun. They Dad’s childhood.
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GT’S ON THE BAY
TACKY JACKS
GT’S ON THE BAY TACKY JACKS THE VILLAGE LAWN AT
26189 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 27206 Safe Harbor Dr, THE BEACH CLUB
251-980-8400 Orange Beach, AL 925 Beach Club Trail,
With its prime location overlooking 251-981-4144 Gulf Shores, AL
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blend of unique dishes and local i>ÀÌÞ>««iÌâiÀÃ]Ã>>`Ã]ÜÀ>«Ã] The Village Lawn is a summer hub
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with a specialty cocktail. Whatever will have fun writing their name north end of The Beach Club in
ÞÕÀ`iÀ]ÞÕ½ÀiÃÕÀiÌÃii on a colorful strip of tape and ÀÌ À}>]ÕÃÌÕÌÃ`ivÕv
stunning views and hear live music. Ãi>ÀV }vÀÕÃÌÌ iÀ} ÌÃ«Ì Shores. There are four food trucks
The kids will stay busy in GTs large to place it. These pieces of tape with something to please each
play area that includes a wooden cover nearly every surface in the «iÀÃÌ iv>Þ]VÕ`}
«À>Ìià «]>Ã>`«Ì>`ÌÞð restaurant! Accessible “by land or iÝV>]L>ÀLiVÕi]«>
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Take a walk on the long pier and Fort Morgan. The Gulf Shores }>iÃ]`½Ã>VÌÛÌiÃ>`Ài°
enjoy the gorgeous sunset over location features a large play area
the Bay. The kids will also love the for the kids and even an outdoor WOW Factor:
x]äää}>wà Ì>Ì i``i pool table. Families will love the laid-back
of the restaurant. vibe and “hang out on the lawn”
WOW Factor: atmosphere, complete with picnic
Try to catch a peek of the dolphins tables or bamboo mats to sit
frolicking in the water below the on and dine. The kids will stay
outdoor decks at the Orange Beach entertained with life-sized games,
location. activities and crafts.
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COAST RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
AT THE BEACH CLUB
Spots for Fresh Seafood
on Alabama’s Beaches
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Whether you’re looking for a traditional basket of fried shrimp or something
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available at Orange Beach and Gulf Shores restaurants.
COBALT WOW Factor: sourced seafood make Coast
28099 Perdido Beach Blvd, ̽Ã`vwVÕÌÌLi>ÌÌ iv>Ì>ÃÌV Restaurant & Sushi Bar a top pick.
Orange Beach, AL service and spectacular view of ÞiÜÌiÀ«ÀiÌ>ÌÃvV>ÃÃV
251-923-5300 the water from every table. Get a `Ã iÃ>`>`>ÞÃiiVÌvwÃ
Cobalt in Orange Beach features table outdoors and watch the boats fresh from the Gulf or indulge in a
vÀià ]V>ÃÌ>VÕÃi>ÌÌÃwiÃÌ° come and go. mouth-watering steak. Seating is
From its beautiful waterfront available indoors or outdoors on
location under the Perdido Pass COAST RESTAURANT Ì iÓ]ÇääõÕ>ÀivÌÛiÀ>`>°/ i
veranda is the perfect spot to catch
LÀ`}i]}ÕiÃÌÃV>V>ÌV Ì iÃÕÃiÌ & SUSHI BAR AT THE a Gulf Shores sunset.
while savoring the restaurant’s
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ÞÃÌiÀÃ]/Õ>EƂÛV>`-Ì>V]À 453 Beach Club Trail, WOW Factor:
*iV>Ài` >Ìwà ° Gulf Shores, AL 9Õ½w`vÀià ÃÕÃ Ì >Ì}ÕiÃÌÃ
251-224-3600 have called “the best they’ve ever
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COBALT
FISHER’S AT ORANGE BEACH MARINA
FISHER’S AT ORANGE GULF SHORES STEAMER ORIGINAL OYSTER
BEACH MARINA 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd, Suite HOUSE
27075 Marina Rd, 115, Orange Beach, AL 701 Gulf Shores Pkwy,
Orange Beach, AL 251-948-6344 Gulf Shores, AL
251-981-7305 The Gulf Shores Steamer 251-948-2445
Fisher’s at Orange Beach specializes in steamed and Ƃ}>Ì>}>ÌÀ>`LÀ} Ì]
Marina offers two distinct dining grilled seafood – nothing fried. beachy décor greet you at the
iÝ«iÀiViÃ\Ì iV>ÃÕ> VÃ`i They also offer a delicious Original Oyster House. This
and the upscale Upstairs. Both ÃiiVÌv}Ài`wà ] family-friendly spot features a
offer outstanding local seafood and ÃÌi>Ã]V Vi]LÕÀ}iÀÃ>`
stellar service. Whether you choose
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sandwiches. The Steamer serves ÃÌi>Ã]V Vi]Ã>>`Ã>`
a shrimp and oyster po’boy at the
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up combination platters that «>ÃÌ>ÜÌ Ã«iÞiÌy>ÛÀvÕ
VÀ>vÌVVÌ>>`ÕLÃi>Ài` can feed two to four (or more!) spices and sauces. You’ll
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you will be treated to a delicious Combo or the “Bucket O’ complex to browse before or
meal in an inviting atmosphere. ,i`ð»ƂvÌiÀ>`>Þ>ÌÌ iLi>V ] after your meal. The restaurant
this is the place to grab some is a local’s favorite offers one of
WOW Factor: vÀià Ãi>v`>>`L>V] the biggest salad bars on the
Watch the yachts cruise in and out coastal atmosphere.
of the marina as you enjoy one of
beach.
Fisher’s craft cocktails. Order up a
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dozen locally sourced Murder Point
The Orange Beach restaurant is The Orange Beach restaurant
Oysters, which the chef refers to
uber casual with large portions and
as “butter babies” for their buttery lives up to its name and offers
nothing fried.
taste and texture. award-winning oyster dishes
that’ll you’re your mouth water.
You can also create your own
seafood platter.
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PICNIC BEACH
3
Down-Home Spots for
Delicious Barbecue
Beach and barbecue go hand-in-hand! Pack a picnic of savory barbecue for the
beach or dine in at one of these top spots for mouthwatering goodness.
HOG WILD PICNIC BEACH MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ
BEACH & BBQ 128 East 1st Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 25603 Perdido Beach Blvd,
911 Gulf Shores Pkwy, 251-540-0117 Orange Beach, AL
Gulf Shores, AL Picnic Beach offers Southern 251-981-7427
251-600-9453 barbecue with a healthy twist in This self-proclaimed “BBQ beach
Hog Wild is passionate about good >ÕµÕi]iViVÌV>Ìë iÀi° shack” is an unassuming spot to
L>ÀLiVÕi° ÛiÀÞÌ }à >`>`i] They use only prime meats and iÞ}Ài>Ì +]LiiÀ>`Ã`ið
and all their sauces are made from vVÕÃÀ}>V]ÃÕÃÌ>>Li There is seating inside and on the
scratch. They offer counter service ingredients that are healthy and ÕÌ`À`iV]>`Ì iÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>Ì
ÜÌ >Li>V ÞÌ ii>`>VâÞ] y>ÛÀvÕ°>``ÌÌÌ iÕv often features live music in their
casual atmosphere. Don’t miss their Shores restaurant’s classic smoked L>VÞ>À`°Ƃ`]ÃVi>Ã}
acclaimed “Wild Fries” or “Cait’s i>Ì«>ÌÌiÀÃ]*VV i>V vi>ÌÕÀià is done on homemade barrel pits
Tater Salad.” ÃÌ iÃ]À}>VVVÌ>Ã]>V> Ì i>ÌÌ>V i`Ãi ÕÃi]Ì i
LÜÃ]Ûi}iÌ>À>>`}ÕÌivÀii smell is divine!
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Unique, homemade barbecue and Seating is available on the deck or WOW Factor:
>vÕÕÀ>vÃÕÀw}«}Ã>ià inside on their grassy turf. 9Õ½w`Ã`]`Ü i
Hog Wild a must-visit spot. comfort food and a relaxed
WOW Factor: atmosphere.
Families love the indoor, grassy
turf where you can kick off your
shoes, grab a table, or lay a blanket
down and have a picnic! The fresh-
squeezed juices are a must-order
drink.
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BUZZCATZ COFFEE &
SWEETS
5
Best Spots for
Sweet Treats
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vacation! The beach is loaded with fun spots to get your
THE YARD MILKSHAKE BAR
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THE YARD or go for the more adventurous later! BuzzCatz is a cozy spot
y>ÛÀÃi Àii*À>i]ÞÕ½ featuring fantastic coffee and
MILKSHAKE BAR i>ÛiÜÌ >Ã>ÌÃwi`ÃÜiiÌÌÌ °
3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, #218, Gulf i>ÀÌÞ]Ã>ÌÃvÞ}LÀi>v>ÃÌÃ]>Ã
Shores, AL Üi>ÃV>iÃ]«>ÃÌÀiÃ]LÃVÕÌÃ]
WOW Factor:
251-948-0121 Try some edible glitter on your ice
cookies and more. They also
The Yard Milkshake Bar is the cream for a sparkly treat! serve a lite lunch menu all day
place to go for Instagram-worthy long.
milkshake creations. When you
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at the door. Mark off your desired 26651 Perdido Beach Blvd,
The onsite pastry chef crafts unique
ingredients – your base milkshake Orange Beach, AL
takes on kid-friendly favorites,
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place your order at the register bakers work through the night to
and have a seat. They’ll bring your provide made-from-scratch donuts KILWIN’S AT THE WHARF
creation to your table. every morning. They also offer 4751 Main St, Unit F113,
vÀià ]À>ÃÌi`Vvvii>`>vÕ Orange Beach, AL
WOW Factor: espresso menu. Their donut variety 251-981-3120
These delicious creations are and quantities change daily and ÞÌ iÃ} ÌÃ]ÃÕ`Ã
amazing to look at – it’s even vÌiÃiÕÌLivÀiVÃ}Ìi] and smells of fresh-made
fun waiting and watching what so be sure to get there early for the VviVÌÃ>Ì Ü½Ã°/ i
everyone else gets! Be prepared for best selection.
sweet shop boasts friendly
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MATT’S HOMEMADE bar donuts, glazed croissants, and dipped treats made right in the
ICE CREAM cereal-topped donuts, you never ÃÌÀi°"À]}À>L>ÃV«vi
701 Gulf Shores Pkwy, know what unique, incredible vÌ iÓny>ÛÀÃv"À}>
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251-980-2899 show – they make most of their
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products right inside the store!
classic ice cream parlor setting. Go for their breakfast and
Whether you choose classic vanilla take home a sweet treat for
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Pizza
Restaurants THE VILLAGE HIDEAWAY AT THE BEACH CLUB
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CRICO’S PIZZA WOW Factor: come in four sizes from nine-inch
Get your late-night fun on with live personal pizza to a whopping 18-
AND SUBS entertainment seven nights a week inch pizza to feed the whole crew.
309 Gulf Shores Pkwy, and a full menu until midnight. vÞÕ½Àivii`}>VÀÜ`] >>
Gulf Shores, AL ÌÌi½ÃÃÌ i«>Vit >âiÃ]
251-948-3100
ÀvÀià «ââ>]ÃÕLÃ>`Ã>>`Ã] ROTOLO’S PIZZERIA pasta and gluten-free pizza are also
25755 Perdido Beach Blvd, available. A second Mama Lottie’s
don’t miss Crico’s. This traditional location offers the same in Orange
pizza place serving Gulf Orange Beach, AL
251-981-8891 Beach.
Shores for more than 20 years
offers a huge range of pizzas for The pizza tastes fresh because it
is fresh. Rotolo’s makes its dough WOW Factor:
everyone in the family including Start with the Volcano Bread. It’s
veggie pizza and the carnivore’s from scratch every day and has
for 20 years. Now with three area Italian bread erupting with garlic,
favorite topped with Italian pepperoni and hot sauce.
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your own! More than a dozen subs with a tasty twist of originality sure AT THE BEACH CLUB
>`VÀë]V`Ã>>`Ã>ÀivviÀi`° to please even the most seasoned 925 Beach Club Trail,
i]Ì>iÕÌÀÀi>Ý>`V> palate. You can also craft your own Gulf Shores, AL
for delivery. pizza from a choice of sauces and 251-224-3650
toppings. When the pizza oven at The Village
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Try the all-you-can-eat lunch buffet WOW Factor: happen! Choose from a great
loaded with a variety of pizzas. Rotolo’s In-House Lasagna is ÃiiVÌviiÛ>Ìi`y>ÌLÀi>`Ãi
>`>`iÜÌ ÃÝ>ÞiÀÃwi` the Chicken Parma Piadine with
with fresh ricotta, mozzarella,
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AND OYSTER BAR and meatballs, all topped with red ÛiÃ]À>i>`«>ÀiÃ>°v
101 W. 6th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL gravy and smothered in mozzarella ÞÕ½ÀiÌ i`vÀ>V>ÃÃV]
251-948-7262 cheese. Yum. The Carnivore can’t be beat. This
Papa Rocco’s has earned awards Fort Morgan restaurant is located
from best raw oysters and best MAMA LOTTIE’S PIZZA – at The Beach Club and serves
pizza to best happy hour and
coldest beer. Don’t miss the GULF SHORES >ÃiiVÌvVÀ>vÌLiiÀ]Ã>>`Ã]
2200 E 2nd St Unit J, sandwiches and seafood.
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251-948-1050 WOW Factor:
Ãi>v`]Ã>`ÜV iÃ]LÕÀ}iÀÃ>` Play while you wait! Take a swing on
everything else for anyone ready Choose from more than a dozen
different pizzas including Mama the HD Golf Simulator or challenge
Ìi>Ì i>ÀÌÞ° ÜV>Þ>ÃÌ i the kids to a game of pool. The
} ÌëÌÌ«>ÀÌÞ]*>«>,VV½Ã Lottie’s signatures like Bacon
iiÃiLÕÀ}iÀ] Õvv>,>V >` kids will also love the arcade and
ÃiÀÛiÃLiiÀ]Üi>`ëiV>ÌÞ video gaming section.
cocktails and stays open until Chicken Alfredo or build your own
midnight. from a long list of toppings. They
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5Fun Spots THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFÉ
for Unique Beach Eats
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“unique” element up a notch. We’ve narrowed it down and are sharing our favorites with you.
THE GULF WOW Factor: >`>vÀi`Þ]ÜiVi iÛLi°
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, All music is played on vinyl records. Don’t miss the Pig-Candy Bacon!
Orange Beach, AL The Gulf offers top-notch views,
251-424-1800 great food and unique, beachy WOW Factor:
/ iÕvÃVâÞ]V>«ÌÛ>Ì}>` seating area. iÀi]ÞÕ½w`VÀi`Li
chill. The kitchen is housed in Benedicts served on buttermilk
shipping containers and the seating THE RUBY SLIPPER CAFÉ LÃVÕÌÃÀ>Ì iÀÌ > }à Õvwð
ÃÕÌ`ÀÞ°/ iL>À]«VV 24151 Perdido Beach Blvd, You’ll have a hard time choosing
Ì>LiÃ]>`VÕV iÃÌ iÃ>` Orange Beach, AL just one, so go for the Peacemaker
LiVÞÕÌ}>Ì iÀ]ÃÌ>`Ài>Ý° 251-800-7470 to mix and match.
The Gulf-front view is unparalleled The Ruby Slipper Café brings New
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V VivLÕÀ}iÀÃ]wà >`V Vi and brunch offerings. The Orange
Ã>`ÜV iÃ]Ì>VÃ]vÀià V> Beach restaurant offers incredible
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AVENUE PUB
OSO EARLY AVENUE PUB SOUTHERN SHORES
27370 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 4575 South Wilson Blvd, COFFEE
251-345-6739 Orange Beach, AL 229 E 20th Ave #13 Gulf Shores, AL
Breakfast fans will rave over OSO 251-200-0250 251-442-5415
Early in Orange Beach! From / iiÕ>ÞLiÃ>]LÕÌ ÜvÀÌëÀÛ>Ìi>LiVvvii]
fresh-made beignets to to-die-for Anchor Bar & Grill is consistently a step inside the doors at Southern
iiÌÃ]«ÕÕ«>V >À>`vi>ÃÌ recommended by locals for its Shores Coffee will have you asking
on one of the best breakfast menus >L>Vi]iÝViiÌÃi>v`]>` for a second cup before you’ve
at the beach. They even have beautiful waterfront setting. The wà i`ÞÕÀwÀÃÌi°7 i
pancakes inspired by the Alabama restaurant is housed in a unique there’s a small menu of breakfast
Gulf Coast’s signature drink – the boat-hull design. Located at Ã>`ÜV iÃ]Ì iÀi>ÃÌ>ÀÃÌ i
bushwacker! Õ`Ã >À>]}ÕiÃÌÃÜw` coffee.
several water sport rentals nearby
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The Bacon Bowl is not to be >vÌiÀÞÕÀwà }iÝVÕÀð Southern Shores is the only coffee
missed! Braised pork belly, Creole shop at the beach that roasts their
hashbrowns, collards, poached WOW Factor: own beans in-house!
eggs and Bloody Mary pico… Their Muchacho Shrimp are
mmm! legendary!
Your Beach Eats Guru: Shannon Entin
Shannon Entin is a travel and entertainment blogger and podcaster. Feeling most at
home when on the road, she loves road trips and outdoor adventures and is always
ready to veer off the interstate to investigate a quirky attraction, sample a local delicacy,
ÀÌÕÀ>/6ÀÛiw}V>Ì°- >à >Àià iÀ>`ÛiÌÕÀiÃ>Ì/ i/6/À>ÛiiÀ°
com and StingerUniverse.com. Shannon has visited the Alabama Gulf Coast numerous
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rainy day
activities
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 1311Rainy Day Activities BEST THE WHARF IN ORANGE BEACH
the Whole Family will Love
Rainy days at the beach can be the perfect opportunity to explore all the
indoor fun Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has to offer. From art to arcades
>`ÛiÃÌÕÃiÕÃ]Ì iÀi½ÃÌÃvvÕÌLi >`Ì Ãi`>ÞÃÜ iÞÕ
can’t put your toes in the sand!
BREAKOUT GAMES ARENA THE NEXT LEVEL FAT DADDY’S ARCADE
ESCAPE ROOM 4720 Main Street, Suite 201, 24565 Perdido Beach Blvd.,
4776 Main St, Space L-208, Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach, AL
Orange Beach, AL 251-224-5297 251-980-1050
251-929-8330 Located at The Wharf in Orange Fat Daddy’s features more than
Your team assembles in a themed i>V ]ƂÀi>/ i iÝÌ iÛiÃ> nä>ÀV>`i}>iÃ]vÀV>ÃÃV
room. The game master explains {]äääõÕ>ÀivÌ>ÃiÀÌ>}>Ài>° to interactive to skillful. Collect
the challenge and locks you in. / iÞ>ÃvviÀ >â> >]Ü iÀi «ÌÃLÞ«>Þ}}>iÃ]Ì i
You’ve got 60 minutes to escape v>L>Ã>Àià ÌÕÌv`wi` redeem your points for prizes like
ÞÕÀ>`ÛiÌÕÀiLÞVÀ>V}V`iÃ] paintball guns. Vests and full face V>`Þ] iÀvÌÞÃ]ÃÌÕvvi`>>Ã]
solving puzzles and following clues masks are provided to make this a electronics and more.
with your family and friends. It’s safe and fun game for everyone.
Ã>vi]Li>ÌÌ iVVvÕÌ >ÌÜ WOW Factor:
keep your adrenaline pumping. WOW Factor: Fat Daddy’s is a clean, safe
Try “Mission Possible” and duck, environment for kids to hang out,
WOW Factor: dive and weave your way through have some fun, and enjoy a snack.
Breakout’s Escape Rooms offer a high-tech room full of lasers
puzzles at all levels so every age designed to test your spy skills.
can be challenged and have fun.
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 14THE FACTORY
GULF BOWL
2881 South Juniper Street, Foley, AL
251-943-4575
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THE VILLAGE HIDEAWAY
alley. Gulf Bowl also offers a
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Captain’s Choice Lounge. Order THE VILLAGE HIDEAWAY MOVIE THEATERS
up a serving of Ranch Fries and AT THE BEACH CLUB Cobb Pinnacle: 3780 Gulf Shores
challenge your crew to a game. 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL
251-224-3650 251-923-0100
WOW Factor:
The ropes course is located above
º7 iÌÀ>Ã]Üi«ÕÀ°»i>` AMC Classic Wharf: 23151 Wharf
the arcade, making it double the
over to The Village Hideaway at Lane, Orange Beach, AL
fun to participate and to watch!
The Beach Club Resort & Spa for 251-981-4444
an extensive collection of craft
Rainy days are the perfect time
LiiÀÃ]ÜiÃiiVÌÃ]ëiV>ÌÞ
to catch the latest movie. Both
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18948 Oak Road West, Ã>>`Ã]LÕÀ}iÀÃ]Ãi>v`]V Vi]
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yummy concessions movie-goers
251-202-0900 ÕÃÌÌ iLi}}vÌ ivÕ°/ i
need! Get extra deals on ticket
The Factory is the place to Village Hideaway also offers an HD
prices and concessions on Tuesdays
Õ«]VL]ÃÜ}>`Ã`i Simulator where you can sharpen
at AMC Classic Wharf.
to your heart’s content. They your golf and baseball skills. The
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WOW Factor:
VÕÀÃi]L>ÌÌ}V>}iÃ]v>«ÌÃ] VÃiÃ]L>À`Ã>`Ã ÕvyiL>À`°
AMC is located at The Wharf with
ÌÀ>«i``}iL>]ÌÀ>«i plenty of shopping and dining
L>ÃiÌL>]>ÀV>`i}>iÃ]>` WOW Factor:
options nearby. Pinnacle offers an
more. With the motto “Play now. The family will forget the rain with
extensive food menu and beer for
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its 21+ patrons.
for the whole family. screen TVs and loads of gaming
options.
WOW Factor:
Not into jumping? Parents can sit in
massage chairs and watch while the
kids tire themselves out!
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 15COASTAL ARTS CENTER
NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM
NATIONAL NAVAL Beach! With dozens of colorful SPECIALTY SHOPPING
>`vÕL>V`À«Ã]Ì i«ÌÃ
AVIATION MUSEUM for photo souvenirs are endless! AND RELAXATION AT
1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola, FL You can even bring a change of THE WHARF
850-453-2389 clothes to really get your modeling 23101 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL
ƂÀVÀ>vÌ]iÝ LÌÃ]y} ÌÃÕ>ÌÀÃ] moment going. 251-224-1000
a giant screen theater and more The Wharf is the ultimate shopping
await you at the National Naval WOW Factor: and dining destination where you
Aviation Museum. Tour the There are more than 50 different can pamper yourself at a spa or
museum on your own or choose a ÃiwiÃViiÃt Ã>]iÞ`iÀ>`>Ûi]
guided tour where you’ll learn from or engage in a little retail therapy.
retired military volunteers who have Check out High Cotton Bath
lived the history. From June to early COASTAL ARTS CENTER Company where they offer 40
ÛiLiÀ]Ì iÜÀ`v>ÕÃ Õi 26389 Canal Road bath and body products and more
Angels practice in the skies over Orange Beach, AL than 200 fragrances that you can
the museum. 251-981-2787 mix and match to create your own
The Coastal Arts Center offers unique spa product to take home!
WOW Factor: iÝVÌ}] >`Ã>ÀÌÃÌV
The Blue Angels 4D Experience experiences. Try your hand at the WOW Factor:
lets you be a part of a Blue Angels pottery wheel – or hand-craft your The locally-owned boutiques and
air show with action-packed aerial own clay creation – at The Clay one-of-a-kind shops will delight
images, interactive seats, and -ÌÕ`°"À] iÞÕÀVÀi>ÌÛÌÞÜÌ shoppers of all ages.
exciting special effects. hot glass blowing at The Hot Shop.
The Center also offers classes and
COOL SHOTS SELFIE ÜÀÃ «ÃvÀ`Ã]ÌiiÃ>`
adults. Be sure to call ahead to
MUSEUM VwÀV>ÃÃ>Û>>LÌÞ>`>i
4700B Main Street Suite N-207, a reservation.
Orange Beach, AL
251-978-6940 WOW Factor:
À}ÞÕÀÃiwiÃÌV>`ÞÕÀ The beautiful facility and grounds
smile and snap an Instagram- inspires artists with its scenic view
ÜÀÌ ÞÃ Ì>Ì - ÌÃ-iwi of Wolf Bay.
Museum at The Wharf in Orange
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 16VA C AT I O N G U I D E
nightlife
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 17FLORA-BAMA LOUNGE
TOP
8 BIG BEACH BREWING COMPANY
Hot Spots
for Music & Nightlife
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Ì iÀ]ÀÌ iÜ iv>Þ>ÌÃiëÌî]>` i>`ÌÌ iÃi ÌëÌÃÕv
- ÀiÃ>`"À>}i i>V °/>i>Ãi>Ì>ÌÌ iL>À] ÌÌ i`>ViyÀ]ÀÀi>Ý>`
iÞÛiÕÃVÕ`iÀÌ iÃÌ>Àð
BIG BEACH BREWING something for everyone. Or sit
WOW Factor: ÕÌÌ iLi>V vÀÌL>À]ë>
COMPANY Big Beach Brewing Company’s v>ÕÃ ÕÃ Ü>ViÀ]>`iÞÌ i
300 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores, AL “tank to tap” operation features sunset. The Flora-Bama has its own
251-948-2337 eight 300-gallon tanks behind the à ÕÌÌiÃiÀÛV}*iÀ`` iÞ>`
7Ì £ÓVÀ>vÌLiiÀÃÌ>«]Ì i bar that are tapped directly to "À>}i i>V ]ÃÞÕ`½Ì >Ûi
>`L>V]«i>ÀÌ>«À>Ì } ensure the freshest beer around! to drive.
Beach Brewing is a favorite of the
V>ð/ iÞ`½ÌÃiÀÛiv`]LÕÌ WOW Factor:
you are welcome to bring your FLORA-BAMA LOUNGE
17401 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola, FL The enormity and variety of spaces
own or order delivery! In addition at the Flora-Bama make it feel
ÌÌ iÀVvÀÌ>LiL>À]Ì>Li 251-980-5118
The legendary Flora-Bama (located something like a living history
Ãi>Ì}]>`wÀi«>Vi]Ì iÞ >Ûi bar museum. Take some time to
a large outdoor space with picnic on the border of Florida and
Alabama) is widely known as the wander through, look at the décor
Ì>LiÃ]ÃÜ}Ã>`}>ið `Ã>Ài covering the walls and ceiling, and
ÜiVi]Ì Õ} Ì iÃÌ>vv`ià World’s Most Famous Beach Bar.
/ ú ÞÌ» >ÃwÛiÃÌ>}ià see what you might discover!
recommend adults-only after dark.
They also offer brewery tours. vÀÛiÕÃV]ÃÌ iÀi½Ã>Ü>ÞÃ
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 18LUCY BUFFETT’S LULU’S
LIVE BAIT FLYING HARPOON LUCY BUFFETT’S LULU’S
24281 Perdido Beach Blvd. 23479 Perdido Beach Blvd. 200 East 25th Avenue
Orange Beach, AL Orange Beach, AL Gulf Shores, AL
251-974-1612 251-981-8100 251-967-5858
Live Bait has three different areas Looking for a late-night spot the ÀiÌ >>ÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>Ì] Õ Õ½Ã
ÌiÞÞÕÀiÌiÀÌ>iÌv locals love? The Flying Harpoon is a high-energy destination.
choice. Inside the restaurant you’ll has been called a “hidden gem With live music every night and
w`>ÛiL>`°º/ i ÕL» >Ã>
`ÛiL>À°»Ì½ÃÃ>]>` >à multiple outdoor bars around
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karaoke gets everyone singing and
Ìi`Ãi>Ì}>`«>À}] Ì iV«iÝ]«>ÀiÌÃV>iÞ
dancing. And their many bars have but don’t let the size deceive drinks and tunes while the kids
«iÌÞv/6ÃÌiÞÌ i}>i° you. They offer delicious New have their own fun at one of
"Ài>ÃVÕÃi>`vÀià ]V> Ì i>Þ`vVÕÃi`>VÌÛÌiÃ]
WOW Factor: seafood. The Flying Harpoon including the Mountain of Youth
You get three different venues in has locations in Gulf Shores ropes course. It’s the perfect
one! Start inside with live music and and Orange Beach and serves blend of entertainment for
dinner, then move out to the Tiki a full menu until 1 AM. The bar Ì iÛiÀÓ£VÀÜ`>`ÌiiÃ]
>ÀÌÃ}]>`wà ÞÕÀ} Ì
is open until 2 AM. As their tweens and toddlers.
with dancing at The Club.
website says “If you get to try
ÕÃ]ÞÕÜiÛiÀvÀ}iÌÕð» WOW Factor:
This is truly the perfect family-
WOW Factor: friendly spot where kids can
Excellent food and service with an play in the sand, at the arcade,
authentic, local ambiance. or on the ropes course while the
adults enjoy drinks and music.
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 19SPECTRA LIGHT & SOUND SHOW AT THE WHARF
THE HANGOUT
SPECTRA LIGHT & NIGHTLIFE AT OWA THE HANGOUT
SOUND SHOW AT THE 1501 South OWA Blvd., Foley, AL 101 E. Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
(251) 923-2111 251-948-3030
WHARF Spend an evening at Downtown If you’re looking for non-stop fun
23101 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL OWA in nearby Foley. Whether vÀÌ iÜ iv>Þ]/ i>}ÕÌ
251-224-1000 you love Las Vegas-style shows or >ÃÌ°>iÃ]VÌiÃÌÃ]«}«}]
-* /,ƂÃ> } iiÀ}Þ] ii`ÃiVi`VÀiiv]ÞÕ½ vÃL>]vÕÀõÕ>Ài]}>ÌLi>V
V Ài}À>« i`]} Ì>`ÕÃV w`LÌ >Ì"7Ƃ° i}i`Ã V >ÀÃ]> Õ}iÃ>`«Ì]>`>wÀi
show that will engage audiences of Concert is known for its elaborate pit. There’s great live music on
>>}ið/ i7 >ÀvÃy`i`ÜÌ ÃiÌÃ]ëiV>ivviVÌÃ>`ÛiÀÌ i Ì iÀ>ÃÌ>}i]>`vÞÕÜ>ÌÌ
light as Main Street is transformed top costumes. Purchase your tickets >iÌ Ã>VÕ«iÃÞiÛi}]
into a magical stage where the early to see some of your favorite music plays on late into the night.
palm trees come to life! Shows i}i`ëiÀÃ>ÌÀÃ]VÕ`}
typically run every half hour ÀÕ >ÀÃ],iL> V ÌÀi>` WOW Factor:
LiÌÜiin\Îä>`\Îä° ÕÌVi Garth Brooks. Elvis may even make The Hangout has direct access
i>ÀÞ>`iÞ>/ i7 >Àv >Ã an appearance! When you’re not to the beach if you want to go
to offer – from eating to playing to >Ì> i}i`ÃVViÀÌ]ÌÀi>ÌÞÕÀ searching for ghost crabs after dark.
shopping! }ÀÕ«Ì À>`-ÌÞià Ûi]Ì i
Gulf Coast’s #1 variety show.
WOW Factor:
Shows incorporate different themes WOW Factor:
such as pirates, the great blue sea, While you’re there, stop to see one
patriotism, holiday shows and even of the nightly fountain shows with
a Baby Shark show for the kids! synced lights and music.
Planning a night on the town in Gulf
Shores and Orange Beach?
There’s no reason to drive! Choose one of the many taxi and shuttle services, or use
your favorite ride-share app. There are lots of Lyft and Uber drivers ready to serve you!
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 20VA C AT I O N G U I D E
nature
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 215 Great Spots for NATURE CENTER AT GULF STATE PARK
Nature Lovers
}] }]LÀ`}>`Ài>Ü>Ì>ÌÕÀiÛiÀÃÛÃÌ}Õv- ÀiÃ>`
"À>}i i>V °iÌÕÌ>`iÝ«ÀiÌ iiÃvÌÀ>Ã]v>ÃV>Ì} >LÌ>ÌÃ>`
beautiful landscapes!
GULF STATE PARK BON SECOUR WOW Factor:
20115 State Hwy. 135, Gulf Shores, AL The refuge is a haven for
NATIONAL WILDLIFE birdwatchers in the spring and fall
251-948-7275
Gulf State Park is a treasure trove REFUGE seasons. More than 370 species of
of opportunity for the nature 12295 State Highway 180, Gulf birds have been documented on
ÛiÀ]ÜÌ Li>V iÃ]V>«}] Shores, AL the refuge!
}]L}]wà }]}iV>V }] 251-540-7720
paddling and more. The Nature With some of Alabama’s last
Center is a living museum of plants remaining undisturbed coastal
and animals that are native to the L>ÀÀiÀ >LÌ>Ì]Ì ÃÀivÕ}iÃ>
Gulf Coast region. must-visit for nature lovers. It
VÃÃÌÃvi>ÀÞÇ]äää>VÀiÃ
WOW Factor: of coastal lands and protects
Check out the Nature Center’s
several endangered species.
educational programs, guided
walks, and the Angler Academy at
6ÃÌÀÃV>iÞvÕÀÌÀ>Ã
Gulf State Park Pier for a family- with more than six miles to
vÀi`ÞV>ÃÃÃ>ÌÜ>ÌiÀwà }° iÝ«Ài]>ÃÜi>Ãi`ÕV>Ì>
«À}À>Ã]L>Ì}]>`wà }°
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 22COASTAL ALABAMA
BIRDING TRAIL
HUGH S BRANYON BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL
HUGH S. BRANYON WADE WARD NATURE COASTAL ALABAMA
BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL PARK BIRDING TRAIL
Various trailhead locations in Gulf 500 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL Various locations
Shores and Orange Beach 251-968-1420 More than 430 bird species have
251-981-1180 If you’re looking for a short nature Lii`VÕiÌi`Ƃ>L>>]
vÌiiÌÀ>Ã]ÃÝ`ÃÌVÌ iÝVÕÀÃ]Ì iiiÛ>Ìi`L>À`Ü> and the Coastal Alabama Birding
iVÃÞÃÌiÃ]>`>Ì iLi>ÕÌÞv at Wade Ward Nature Park provides /À>ÃÌ i«>ViÌw`>Þv
Alabama’s Gulf Coast region are Li>ÕÌvÕÛiÜÃvÌ iÜiÌ>`Ã] them. The trail features six birding
>Û>>LiÌiÞÌ Ã>ÌÕÀi waterways and wildlife. «ÃÌÌ>}ÀiÌ >ÓääiÃ]
trail system in Gulf State Park. with each loop covering a different
Explore more than 28 miles of WOW Factor: ecological region.
«>Ûi`]ÕÌÕÃi«>Ì ÃÌ ÀÕ} The dry, wooden walkway is perfect
>Àà iÃ]ÃÜ>«Ã]>`vÀiÃÌðƂ` for families that want to get closer WOW Factor:
ÞÕ½ÀiÃÕÀiÌëÌVÀi`LiyÀ> to nature, but don’t want to hike or In addition to birdwatching, these
>`v>Õ>°°°vÀÜ`yÜiÀÃ>` bike a longer distance. trails offer excellent viewpoints
needle palms to woodpeckers and and nature experiences in the Gulf
alligators! Shores and Orange Beach area.
WOW Factor:
½ÌÃÃÌ i ÕÌÌiÀyÞ>À`i>`
the Boulder Park – fun for the kids
and the kids at heart!
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events
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 24NATIONAL
SHRIMP FESTIVAL
OYSTER COOK-OFF AT THE HANGOUT
Can’t Miss Events
on Alabama’s Beaches
ÞÌ iÃiv>Ì>ÃÌV>ÞvÕviÃÌÛ>ÃEiÛiÌÃÕv- ÀiÃ>`"À>}i i>V t
FESTIVAL OF ART HANGOUT MUSIC FEST OYSTER COOK-OFF
>ÀV £Ó£Î]ÓäÓÓ >ÞÓäÓÓ]ÓäÓÓ CRAFT SPIRITS & BEER
Orange Beach Waterfront Park Gulf Shores Public Beach
WEEKEND AT THE
BOAT & YACHT SHOW BLUE MARLIN GRAND HANGOUT
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>ÀV £nÓä]ÓäÓÓ CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE The Hangout
The Wharf in Orange Beach GULF
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MULLET TOSS The Wharf in Orange Beach
BLUE ANGELS
Ƃ«ÀÓÓÓ{]ÓäÓÓ HOMECOMING AIR
Flora-Bama SHOW
NATIONAL SHRIMP ÛiLiÀ£££Ó]ÓäÓÓ
FESTIVAL Pensacola Beach
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Gulf Shores Public Beach
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 25VA C AT I O N G U I D E shopping
THE WHARF
7 THE VILLAGE MERCANTILE
Sensational Spots
for Shopping
Need some retail therapy? Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have what you’re
}vÀ°iÀi½ÃÜ iÀiÌà «vÀÌ i«iÀviVÌÃÕÛiÀ]>ÕµÕiÜ>À`ÀLiÌi]
or even something handmade by you!
THE WHARF TANGER OUTLETS THE VILLAGE
23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 2601 S McKenzie Street, Foley, AL MERCANTILE AT THE
251-224-1000 251-943-9303
The Wharf is the ultimate shopping From American Eagle to Hot Topic BEACH CLUB
and dining destination where you >`-Õ}>ÃÃÕÌÌiÃ]Ì i 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL
V>iÞ`iÀ>`>ÛiÀ Tanger Outlets offer a complete 251-224-3660
engage in a little retail therapy. shopping experience with all your The Mercantile has a large selection
Check out High Cotton Bath v>ÛÀÌiÃÌÀiðv>VÌ]ÞÕ½w` vLÕ̵ÕiVÌ }]Li>V >ÌÌÀi]
Company where they offer 40 more than 120 stores loaded with iÜiÀÞ]}vÌÌiÃ]}Üi>À>`
bath and body products and more fun fashions and housewares. a variety of sundries. Whether you
than 200 fragrances that you can want high fashion or casual resort
mix and match to create your own WOW Factor: Üi>À]Ì iÞ >ÛiÃiÌ }vÀÌ i
unique spa product to take home! If you’re shopping with the kids, whole family.
check out Tanger Mini Golf and the
WOW Factor: carousel. WOW Factor:
ƂvÌiÀ`>À]/ i7 >ÀvÃy`i` If you forget to pack a swimsuit
with dancing lights and music as or even sandals for your beach
Main Street is transformed into a vacation, the vast selection at The
magical stage where the palm trees Village Mercantile will surely have
come to life during the SPECTRA you covered.
Light & Sound Show!
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 27PELICAN PLACE AT SANROC CAY WOW Factor:
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Did you even visit Gulf Shores and
CRAFT FARMS Orange Beach if you didn’t get
3800 Gulf Shores Parkway, Orange Beach, AL, 251-981-5423
->,V >ÞvviÀÃÕ«ÃV>i] a photo inside the giant shark’s
Gulf Shores, AL mouth?
251-975-0554 LÕ̵Õià ««}>`wi`}
Pelican Place is anchored by in a beautiful marina setting. Find
popular retailers like Target and i`jVÀ]VÌ }]Ã iÃ] THE ORIGINAL OYSTER
i`] >Ì E iÞ`]>`vviÀÃ >VViÃÃÀiÃ]>Ã>>`Ài° HOUSE BOARDWALK
ëiV>ÌÞLÕ̵ÕiÃ]ÃÕÛiÀÃ>` ,i>ÝÌ iÀVÕÀÌÞ>À`>`iÞ 701 Gulf Shores Pkwy.,
gifts. Grab a bite to eat at one the view as boats come and go in Gulf Shores, AL, 251-928-2620
vÌ iV>ÃÕ>`}ÀiÃÌ>ÕÀ>ÌÃ] the marina. What began as an extension of the
then end your day with a movie or Original Oyster House restaurant
iÞ}>VVÌ>>ÌÌ Ã«i>À WOW Factor: has become a delightful boardwalk
shopping center. Specialized beach fashions and shopping and dining destination.
handmade items make SanRoc Cay Stores such as the Original Oyster
WOW Factor: a unique place to shop. ÕÃi/À>`} «>Þ]iiâ
Don’t miss the premium movie ÕÃi Õ̵Õi] >Ì̽Ãi>`i
theater experience at the SOUVENIR CITY Vi Ài>],iÌÀ,>`/À«>`
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Wall Screens and Stadium High- Family built and operated since toys and more.
Back Rockers. £xÈ]-ÕÛiÀ ÌÞÃ>VV WOW Factor:
shopping spot in the heart of Gulf Southern charm, souvenirs, sweets,
- Àið/à ÀÌÃ]iÜiÀÞ]L>}Ã] and sauces make this a perfect spot
Li>V ÌÜiÃ] i`jVÀ>` to do a little shopping after dinner.
more await you at this mecca for
souvenir shoppers.
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5
Championship Golf Courses
Near Alabama’s Beaches
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championship golf courses during your next vacation in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
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will relax you. You can even up your game with a lesson from a PGA golf pro while
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as well as lessons from a golf pro.
KIVA DUNES GOLF WOW Factor: 18-hole Cypress Bend golf course
Kiva Dunes is rated the #1 course in are the only courses in Alabama
COURSE Alabama with golfers describing it designed by Arnold Palmer.
815 Plantation Dr., Gulf Shores, AL as pristine, immaculate, and tough,
866-540-7100 but fair. WOW Factor:
1 mile from The Beach Club Resort After your golf game, visit the
& Spa plantation-style Clubhouse and
20 miles from Turquoise Place CRAFT FARMS GOLF enjoy gorgeous views of the live
Û> Õià >Ã}Lii RESORT oaks dripping with Spanish moss.
recognized as the most challenging 3840 Cotton Creek Circle,
>`iÞ>LiVÕÀÃiƂ>L>>° Gulf Shores, AL, 888-567-1652
This 18-hole course is located on a 15 miles from The Beach Club
beautiful property tucked between Resort & Spa
the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay 9 miles from Turquoise Place
and is the closest to The Beach Craft Farms offers 36 holes of tree-
Club Resort & Spa. i`]À}v>ÀÜ>Þð/ i£n i
Cotton Creek golf course and the
Spectrum Resorts Vacation Guide | Page 30PENINSULA GOLF & RACQUET CLUB
PENINSULA GOLF & GULF SHORES GOLF LOST KEY GOLF CLUB
RACQUET CLUB CLUB 625 Lost Key Drive, Pensacola, FL
20 Peninsula Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 520 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 850-549-2160
251-256-0122 251-968-7366 29 miles from The Beach Club
7 miles from The Beach Club Resort 12 miles from The Beach Club Resort & Spa
& Spa Resort & Spa 9 miles from Turquoise Place
14 miles from Turquoise Place 10 miles from Turquoise Place ÃÌ iÞÃ>ƂÀ`*>iÀVÕÀÃi
Rated 4½ stars by Golf Digest Õv- ÀiÃv ÕLÜ>ÃÌ iwÀÃÌ located between historic downtown
and selected as one of the “most course built in Gulf Shores. It was *iÃ>V>]>°]>`Ì iÃÕ}>ÀÜ Ìi
iÀ>Li>`iÞ>Li»VÕÀÃià redesigned in 2005 to lengthen sand beaches of Turquoise Place.
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a great layout for golfers of all skill `}i}Ã]>``Ì>LÕiÀÃ]>` tees and offers players of all skill
levels. The 27-hole championship numerous water features. This par levels a unique visual and strategic
course was designed by veteran Ç£]£n iV >«Ã «VÕÀÃi playing experience.
golf course architect Earl Stone. ÜLiiÞi`LÞLÌ Ì iÛVi
and the enthusiast. WOW Factor:
WOW Factor: This par 71 championship course
Peninsula offers three distinctive WOW Factor: features the new Sea Dwarf
nines that boast a dramatically Gulf Shores Golf Club has been Paspalum grass from the tee
different playing experience each consistently rated in the top 15 through the green for the optimum
time. courses in all of Alabama by Golf in quality playing surfaces and
Advisor. green speeds.
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Gulf State Park boasts the second- Looking for a little more What better place to shore or surf
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