We come here every year for shrimp and dips! This year we got to meet the owner and she was very…read moresweet!

The ambiance is extremely outstanding and the service was also exceptional, but we were not all…read morethat crazy about any of the food at any of the restaurants other than the shrimp. All other items at any of the places we ate at was only mediocre.

Roughly a six hour drive from my home in North Alabama, Gulf Shores is a lovely Alabama Beach! Its…read moreless than 10 miles from Orange Beach. I've stayed in Orange Beach numerous times and enjoyed restaurants and Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores! Gulf State Park has numerous trails that make for a great hike or numerous durations and lengths! Sea-N-Suds is one of my favorite restaurants to enjoy in Gulf Shores since it's right on the Gulf (meaning it's deck extends over the Gulf waters a bit) and they have delicious oysters and Royal Reds!! I also enjoyed a round of golf with my sorority sister and her husband at Gulf Shores Golf Club! It's a nice, friendly golf course! Like Orange Beach, Gulf Shores beaches are really bright white, clean, and beautiful with silky sand! Gulf Shores beaches are renowned for being family friendly and parking is cheap for the beaches free for residents and 2-4 dollars for non-residents depending on where you part. Also, Gulf Shores beaches do have lifeguards provided seasonally from March to October. That's a nice feature since the Gulf rip tides are a real thing, ya'll! If you haven't visited Gulf Shores Beaches, do it! As Yelper Chris W., notes, it's more economical to stay in Gulf Shores proper vice Orange Beach and Destin. Get your beach on!

My last 5 year old review focused on the summer concerts, it's time for an update!…read more I am seven years into my retirement at the all-around best beach I've ever had the pleasure to sink my toes in, and I have literally been to hundreds! First of all, let me tell you a bit about the Gulf Shores beaches themselves. There is thirty-two miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches here. Unlike anywhere else, this sand is unique because it is made of quartz, formed over millions of years from the Appalachian Mountains, which gives it that brilliant color and lets it stay cool even in the heat of the summer. With over 8 million visitors each year, this community really thrives on its tourism base. What I absolutely cherish is that when I go down there in the morning, the sands look absolutely pristine, meaning there is no trash, no clutter, no mess. They smooth it out, comb it, and groom it every single day. If anybody leaves behind a chair, toy, or tent, it is picked up and donated every day. Gulf Shores really lives up to that motto of being a small town with a big beach because the calendar is packed with world-class events. Kicking off with the Hangout Music Festival in May, the white sands turn into the ultimate summer kick-off. We also love the lively Ballyhoo Festival, and the Annual National Shrimp Festival in October brings hundreds of thousands of people to the coast for four days of seafood, art, and music. Of course, you can't talk about this area without talking about the incredible food scene, especially the fresh, local seafood right off the boats. Whether you're buying it fresh to cook at home or enjoying it at a local waterfront spot, the quality of our regional fishing is just unbelievable. Getting to enjoy iconic local catches like red snapper, grouper, flounder, and speckled trout, or seasonal favorites like tripletail and triggerfish. And the shrimp, oh yeah, fresh shrimp is fantastic and with the added benefit of our local deep-water delicious royal reds, it's a big part of what makes living here so wonderful for me. Now, while I'm talking about a truly special place in my heart, it is this town's unparalleled commitment to conservation and preservation. Specifically dear are my two absolute favorite animals, the sea turtle and the manatee. From the dedicated Share the Beach efforts that monitor the annual sea turtle nesting season from the time they lay their eggs until the babies hatch, to all the practices and the marine conservation for the manatees, or the floaty potatoes or sea cows as some people call them, this is truly a sanctuary for these gentle giants. I annually adopt Bama who winters in Crystal River, FL but comes back here every year :-) I still vividly remember my first steps on my first sandy beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I was really, really young. From the beaches of my home in Los Angeles to over a decade living in Cape Cod, all those experiences, including my many sandy beaches throughout the Caribbean, from coast to coast in Mexico, the Mediterranean, and Central America, it has been an amazing journey. I now find myself in a place that I call home in many ways, just as magical as many of those moments were over these sixty-plus years throughout my life. Bottom line: Whether you are just visiting for the week or lucky enough to call this place home, the way the small-town charm blends with these expansive, pristine shores makes it the ultimate beach destination. It is the perfect blend of warmth, beauty, and almost endless possibilities, and I am proud to say this is my little slice of paradise.

We had good service, despite it was quite busy. Decent…read moreprices. Good selections on menu. Large portions.....but what I had was very bland, not much flavor at all. I ordered biscuits &gravy, it came with hash browns, 2 eggs & sausage links. Everything was just "blah". My guy had the country fried steak with hash browns & eggs. Again, very large portions!

Would have been 5 stars but the greeting took too long. I loved this spot. It's packed with art…read morefrom local artisans and I almost walked out with a few things but I refrained, for now, lol. The server was friendly and accommodating for my needs. Wait for it....they have turkey bacon!!! Yessss! Coffee and the turkey bacon and egg plate with rye toast is what I ordered. They prepared my food as I requested and it was yummy! I will be back. Good value for the money!

Pretty dang good food Food was fast and tasty…read moreClean environment Glad we went and we will be back

My son and I dined outside light one evening and enjoyed a gorgeous view of the marina. We were…read moreimmediately greeted with a friendly face and set to a table outside, per our request. My son ordered chicken strips and chips and I had the steamed crab leg platter. My son loved the chicken strips. They were fresh and very thinly breaded in house. The crab legs were they star of the show. Large and absolutely delicious. A 10 out of 10 experience.

Soft sugar sand beaches…read more Beautiful water Public beaches well maintained. The only downside to recommending it is that it will encourage more tourists. Love the small town feel.

We loved visiting Gulf Shores, AL for our reunion. It is a cute touristy beachy town…read more We visited during the off season and it was so peaceful. The locals were kind and welcoming. We stayed at The Pearl on Gulf Shores Pkwy. Fabulous. Planning ahead is important here to maximize your resources. The food is generally great, the area is clean and a joy to visit. We enjoyed the views and the museums. You will not be disappointed. So much to do. Helicopter rides, fishing trips, boating, restaurants, premier movie theaters, and great shopping at Tangier Outlet Mall. #ThankYouTuesday

GORGEOUS park!! Tons of shade, lots of room to run and…read moreplay, t's fantastic. We stayed for about 45mins and my toddlers didn't want to leave.

My kids are 11 & 14 and they still appreciate a good playground when they find it. They both jumped…read moreout of the car for this one. The answer is yes, if you have kids, then yes.

This is the coolest and very charming homegrown little museum I've ever had the pleasure of…read morevisiting and the fact that it's right here in my neighborhood rocks! We love stopping in to see what's new and they do get new items and exhibits loaned to them that keeps it fresh. Our visit yesterday was to support their open house that included some very nice refreshments. Besides some delish coffee, tea & excellent punch there was chic salad sandwiches, fresh fruit, veggies with dip and delicious cup cakes. Why am I reviewing food? Well I can't help myself LOL Okay before I talk about what's inside let's look at how it all came to be. Located at 244 W. 19th Ave. in Gulf Shores, AL the building has an interesting history. It was originally a beach house for the Mobile family of Valorie Cole dating back to before World War II. It was always here on 19th street, in fact, it was located on West Beach, and was donated to the city following Hurricane Frederic in 1979. The building has been in use by the city since 1982, first as the library, then as the youth center. It's kinda like the little building that could :-) The land was generously donated by Claude O'Connor, and Wade and Pat Ward. Also Oyster Bay Baptist Church donated their steeple in 1999 to watch over the garden which has dedicated benches and is quite zen-like. Out front is another donated item, a 40-foot mast donated by Walter Nelson and Jimmy Nelson of Nelson's Boat Yard that's used as a flag display. The mast was built in 1940 and was on a local shrimp boat the Sea Biscuit. They have done a great job making this place into a comfortable, warm and invitingly charming experience for the whole family. There's a couple rooms that really tell the story of Gulf Shores with some interactive displays, maps, photos and artifacts. A music section, a room dedicated to hurricanes, complete with a movie, and really a whole lot more. If you haven't checked it out when visiting or if you're a local you'll be glad you did once you see all they offer. Christie Shannon is the museum administrator and is VERY knowledgeable about everything inside and out of her charges and she's friendly, articulate and just a terrific representative of what I now refer to as "my little museum". She has always welcomed us and walks us through what's new and up and coming stuff as well. I know I keep using the term "little" but that's because I've made many visits to the many Smithsonian's in DC, and museums in Boston, Chicago & L.A. just to name a few and of course this one is in someone's former beach house, so relatively it is little. But they make use of every square inch and it's bigger inside than it looks. Bottom line: I highly recommend this great local museum. Explore new and permanent exhibits as well as seasonal programs and events. Admission is free to the public.  Follow them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GulfShoresMuseum/

This little museum was better than I thought it would be. It is small, and city is only sixty years…read moreold but it was well put together and informative. The video on hurricane Ivan was outstanding and that raised them to four stars. If you have the time take it in. Also it is free.

This place is conveniently located next to Ron Jon's surf shop. Though a little pricey on steaks…read morewas excellently grilled and displayed. Service by Shannon was warm and inviting. I will be back.Thank you

Absolutely stunning venue! Attended a wedding there and was amazed at how beautiful this place is…read more Very professional staff, one of the most enjoyable weddings I've ever attended. I definitely recommend it!

Elaine is an absolute gem! The Chapel simplifies and streamlines planning a wedding by providing so…read moremany services in-house--decor, food, wedding cakes, personalized details, and more. If needed, she will also provide recommendations for most vendors you would need like florist, videographer, or photographer. During the rehearsal and day of, Elaine was a calm force and quickly solved any problems that arose and made sure the ceremony stayed on the timeline. With teaching full time, I would not have been able to have the wedding planning be so effortless if it weren't for Elaine Harper and Gulf Shores Wedding Chapel. I felt confident knowing that I could make a decision and that Elaine would make sure the plan was well-executed. I highly recommend Gulf Shores Wedding Chapel!

This is a very clean RV park you have enough space however I would not say it's a lot of space by…read moreany needs. However, they take your trash away in the morning and they have biscuits for your dogs if you bring them into the check-in area. There's a cute fountain area where you can walk your dogs and a Pickleball court. I wish they had a couple more of those. They seem to be crowded when I was there. Price could be better, but it's fair. Would stay there again, but not for long. I need more shade.

This place, while off the beaten track, is immaculate. I even extended my stay by two days because…read moreI liked it so much. Clean, clean, clean. The site I had was level and the amenities they had were great. You're miles from the beach.