Ocean Skyline's Guide to Gulf Shores
Food scene
Absolutely must try the smoked BBQ with famous Alabama white sauce! Order a local beer to go with your BBQ.
Hog Wild Bar B Que
2757 Connelly Springs RoadAbsolutely must try the smoked BBQ with famous Alabama white sauce! Order a local beer to go with your BBQ.
Ruby Slipper Cafe
24151 Perdido Beach BoulevardGreat brunch for families and brunch drinks for adults
Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th AveGreat local beer
Foam Coffee
313 E 22nd AveFun outdoor swings and great menu. Favorite: London Fog
Gulf Shores Seafood
921 Gulf Shores PkwyFresh catch to grill up yourself!
Adorable beachy decor and great coffee & snacks
24 locals recommend
The Southern Grind Coffee House at the WHARF
4751 Main StAdorable beachy decor and great coffee & snacks
Playa Restaurant
27842 Canal RdGreat food with beautiful wharf views
Sightseeing
Pine Beach Trail takes you through maritime forest, scrub, and dune habitats, a saltwater lagoon and freshwater lake, and finally, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. TIP: Keep your shoes on till you hit the water, as the sand contains tiny black specs that burn bare feet!
49 locals recommend
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
12295 Alabama 180Pine Beach Trail takes you through maritime forest, scrub, and dune habitats, a saltwater lagoon and freshwater lake, and finally, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. TIP: Keep your shoes on till you hit the water, as the sand contains tiny black specs that burn bare feet!
Rent kayaks from the Down Under Dive Shop and explore the Little Lagoon!
6 locals recommend
Down Under Dive Shop
1129 Gulf Shores ParkwayRent kayaks from the Down Under Dive Shop and explore the Little Lagoon!
Try a sunset dolphin cruise on the Sunny Lady
11 locals recommend
Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruises at The Wharf
4673 Wharf Pkwy WTry a sunset dolphin cruise on the Sunny Lady
A fun day trip for the kids to get up close and personal with alligators from babies to 700-pounders
55 locals recommend
Alligator Alley
19950 Co Rd 71A fun day trip for the kids to get up close and personal with alligators from babies to 700-pounders
Pair with a visit to the Pensacola Lighthouse and watching the Blue Angels fly!
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdPair with a visit to the Pensacola Lighthouse and watching the Blue Angels fly!
Lighthouse Road
Lighthouse RoadGorgeous views and a bit of history
City/town information
Orange Beach
Dining, shopping, and parasailing in Orange Beach!
"Small Town, Big Beach!" The public beach has volleyball courts and is right next to The Hangout
140 locals recommend
Gulf Shores
"Small Town, Big Beach!" The public beach has volleyball courts and is right next to The Hangout
Shopping
Island Outfitters
428 W Beach BlvdOur favorite souvenir shopping place