Pirates Cove is not just a restaurant but an experience. It has endured many hurricanes and…read morewithstood the pressure of changing times to keep an authentic historical beachfront establishment you do not see anywhere else. Do not expect fancy when you go there, expect good ole fashioned food, beverages and atmosphere that is unique and special. Our family has been going there through several generations and I expect that to continue! No Gulf Coast trip is complete without at least one Pirates Cove run.....we usually do many!

This place is a great low key, hangout place. It's wonderful for kids too…read more We ordered the Cove Hamburger pizza and chilled at the water for the afternoon. The pizza was delicious! It's best of both worlds, a pizza and a hamburger combined. Interesting combo I've ever had, but it works! Service was great. They were able to open a ticket for us so we could chill at the water and order whenever we liked. Definitely will be coming back.

Pirates Cove RrrrV Resort is our go to campground! They have a beautiful campground! They work very…read morehard keeping it clean and tidy. The staff is so nice and friendly! Our family has been spending most of our summers there since they opened. They have so many fun activities for kids... s'mores, crafts, kid tattoos, train ride through the park, amazing upgraded playground, food trucks on weekends, ice cream truck daily, arcade, pool table, batting cage, pickle ball, basketball court... the list goes on! If you are looking for a "clean" breathtaking pool, YEP it's here! For those looking for pool fun with no sun, they've got you covered with their covered indoor pool! Dog lovers, your pooch will enjoy the spacious dog park! Give it a try, it doesn't disappoint! -Monica Cleveland

Awesome place for my dog only replace my service so to be free in the water and play. It got…read moreeverything shallow water for the kids and the dogs restaurant bars local artist come out and join us.

Unique, but quite a drive out there…read more Facility and grounds are beautiful, but not sure it's worth the 20 mile drive from Orange Beach.

Lady in the Lake was damaged during hurricane Sally in September 2020, but her creator was able to…read moresalvage the pieces and put her back together. It was originally in January 2012, fiberglass sculptor Mark Cline received a phone call from an employee of George Barber, a billionaire art patron. "Mr. Barber," said the voice, "is interested in you building a fifty-foot woman." So it happened, a fiberglass floating woman was born, but it's essentially just her head and knees but this lady would be taller than the Statue of Liberty if she were a full standing figure. She began life as the "Lady in the Lake" in Leeds but was moved to Barber's Elberta property several ago and is now 10 years old. The good news is she's all repaired and will be returning to her watery home at Barber Marina any day now. So, what some other things to see while you're on your way to Barber Marina? Well, there's a fiberglass Stonehenge replica, which is located in the woods by the road, and an assortment of other artworks by Cline including four dinosaurs, a T-rex, brontosaurus, stegosaurus and triceratops. Those sculptures weren't damaged by the hurricane because they are located farther inland and sheltered by woods. There's a few other surprises like a beautiful marble fountain, a giant metal spider and more :-) There's not much else out there because this is way out in the woods BUT you're not far from Pirates Cove, home if THE cheeseburger in paradise (see that review for details) and it's a great place for a cold one and, of course, a darned good burger on the sandy beach by the bay, don't miss that! Directions: Drive US-98 either eight miles east of Foley, Alabama, or 21 miles west of downtown Pensacola, Florida. Turn south onto County Rd 95. Drive 5 miles. Turn right onto Fish Trap Rd. Drive a 1/2 mile. Turn left at the Barber Marina sign. Drive 2.5 miles to the Barber Marina. Drive halfway around the traffic circle, then park in the lot as close to the water as you can. You'll see the Lady floating out toward the end of the dock; you can walk out to her. Bottom line: It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I thin it's cool. https://facebook.com/ElbertaDinos/

Very cool pit stop in way to Elberta sausage fest. I don't…read moreknow if I'll ever get to the actual one so this was perfect

Just moved to Foley recently and came across this place on my google map. We took the quick 16…read moreminute drive and found it pretty easily. Parking is just a gravel patch that can fit maybe 4 cars. Luckily there was a car parked there, or We would have missed it and had to turn around. It was really weird turning the corner on the little path and seeing this in the big grass opening. Nothing what I expected. Also, made of fiberglass, so that was a little weird. It was a little sad to see that they had to cover up some graffiti on a few "stones". My partner has been to the real Stonehenge and said he was pretty impressed with this little replica in the middle of the woods in Alabama, haha. Made for a nice little outing, to see this and then hunt down the dinosaurs, the Knights, the Sundial ( which you can't get close to, it's fenced off ) finishing with the Lady in the Marina. She was a sight! If you have nothing to do and need a few hours to get in and out of the car for some pictures, it's a fun little treasure hunt. I think kids would get a kick out of it. I plan to take my niece ( 6 ) and nephew ( 3 ) when they come visit us. They would really get a kick out of the search!

We had so much fun at Dinos in the Woods in Elberta! The dinosaur hunt was a great adventure for…read moreour family. We found all four dinosaurs--two are hidden in the woods, and one is on the other side of the road, which made the search even more exciting. Definitely get out of the car and walk up to the dinosaurs. Pictures don't do them justice, and it's much more fun to see them up close. The trails were easy to explore, and it was a great way to get outside and enjoy nature while keeping the kids engaged. Be sure to keep your eyes open because some of the dinosaurs are well hidden! Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area and looking for a fun, free family activity.

Ok well this place is super cool. We drove from place to place, I would love the know the LORE. Was…read morea fun free adventure for the day. Bonus points if you geocache! There's tons along this route!

The courses were fun and the staff was nice and helpful. We have a daughter that uses a walker and…read moreshe was able to play a nine hole game which was great for her because she was exhausted after that anyway. Then me and my son played 18 holes and it was fun.

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf was a really fun experience! The course is incredibly well designed…read morewith awesome pirate-themed decorations, waterfalls, caves, and detailed scenery that makes every hole interesting. You can tell a lot of effort went into creating the course, and it was fun for both kids and adults. The 18-hole course took us a while to finish, so we definitely felt like we got a good amount of entertainment and were tired by the end. While I do think the admission price is a little expensive, the overall experience made it worth it. The course was clean and well maintained, and I also noticed that parts of it were handicap accessible, which is a nice feature. Overall, I'd recommend Pirate's Cove if you're looking for a fun activity in the area. The price is my only reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5.

Gulf Shores has everything you expect on the coast.It has a very white sandy beach on the…read moregulf,plenty of hotels,condos,airbnbs etc.We were on the beach,near everything.If you are not on the beach,there is plenty of beach access everywhere so no problem.Lots of dining opportunities with a few out of the way gems to go to.We look forward to returning next year and do more Working Man Reviews.

I've travel to and through Gulf Shores, Alabama a number of times over the year and have never been…read moredisappointed - it's a beautiful place and the folks here are just down right friendly. Our recent RV trip had us staying here for three nights and it was definitely a little bitter sweet when we broke camp and headed home after enjoying a month long trip on the road but there's no doubt we'll be back hopefully for a longer stay next time. There's so much to see and do in and around the area, the beaches are gorgeous and there's some pretty good food options as well. I was a little taken back by the amount of growth this area has seen in the past 5 years or so I guess everyone is trying to get their little piece of paradise we are seeing similar migration in Florida hopefully the vibe here never changes...

This RV park is amazing! It's fairly new with concrete pads for the RV and blacktop drives. It has…read moreinground heated pool and laundry room and huge kitchen area for potluck meals. This is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back.

Great spot, well maintained!! We highly recommend this…read moreplace, country setting very relaxing, close to Foley, Gulf coast and Pensacola. The owners are there 24 /7 along with their right hand man/manager Jeremy they are always willing to help! The laundry facilities are well maintained, very clean. We will definitely be back! They also have trailers for rent, Great if you have friends or family coming for a visit. We booked for 3 months and stayed for 6.

Still fun the second time around…read more My first time to kayak with these guys was 3 years ago. On that excursion, I was fortunate enough to have an encounter with 2 dolphin. Alas, this year, what with Hurricane Sally and all, I did not see my finned friends again. Tony told me that the area lost at least 800 boats when Hurricane Sally came through. Sad. However, I still had a great time. Tony and Tem took great care of getting me rigged up. I paddled all the way back to the main part of the bay near the bridge and spent time exploring several of the islands. Last time, I turned back once I made it to the big island. This year, I made it all the way around the island and then some. There was a strong East wind the day I set out, so the first part of the journey was a bit more of a challenge, but I was ready for it. Fortunately, the trip back was a bit easier with the wind at my back. Still, I fought quite a headwind rounding the Northern tip of the Big Island that day. Thankfully, that same East wind made the rest of the trip easier since it helped me along heading back to Paddled By You. If you enjoy being out on the water, and like the exercise, you need to check these guys out. Good service. Good equipment, and as good of time as you want to have. Oh, and they have kayaks for 1, 2, or every 3 people. That comes in handy when you have a good deal of paddling to do. One last TIP - Sunscreen. Be sure to put Sunscreen on whatever part you don't want to get burned, even on a cloudy day. I also took a larger hat than last time, and was darn glad I did. Now it's your turn. Get out there and get some exercise and have a blast. Maybe you'll even see some dolphins like I did.

Super friendly and helpful, easy to rent from and makes for a great day on the bay! Highly…read morerecommend you support this small business! Prices are reasonable and they provide wet boxes for your phone/map. We took their advice and had an awesome day adventure. This is a great activity on days when you need a break from the ocean/gulf side.