Food scene
Awesome atmosphere, AMAZING food. Oysters on the half shell, pizza, cold beer and more.
53 locals recommend
Papa Rocco's
101 W 6th AveAwesome atmosphere, AMAZING food. Oysters on the half shell, pizza, cold beer and more.
Avoid the tourist traps: The Original Oyster House is where the locals go for seafood. Fair prices and consistently good Gulf seafood!
82 locals recommend
Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyAvoid the tourist traps: The Original Oyster House is where the locals go for seafood. Fair prices and consistently good Gulf seafood!
Quick, easy, tasty. Good seafood fast, and yes they offer oysters on the half shell and cool draft beer.
44 locals recommend
Shrimp Basket Gulf Shores
301 AL-59Quick, easy, tasty. Good seafood fast, and yes they offer oysters on the half shell and cool draft beer.
A little bit of a drive, home of the fresh, throwed rolls! Staff aim to please, good home cooking!
99 locals recommend
Lambert's Cafe
2981 S McKenzie StA little bit of a drive, home of the fresh, throwed rolls! Staff aim to please, good home cooking!
Activities
Ugly Fishing LLC
358 Ridgewood DrPatrick is an excellent in-shore fishing guide. Highly recommend.
The Pass is a public beach with access to the typical beach area with wave activity as well as a side that has more sheltered water for easier lounging.
The Pass In Orange Beach
27651-27871 Perdido Beach BlvdThe Pass is a public beach with access to the typical beach area with wave activity as well as a side that has more sheltered water for easier lounging.
The Gulf State Park has on one side a large lake excellent if you like kayaking (rentals available), and on the other side the beautiful Gulf beaches.
180 locals recommend
Gulf State Park
20115 State Park RoadThe Gulf State Park has on one side a large lake excellent if you like kayaking (rentals available), and on the other side the beautiful Gulf beaches.
Keep an eye out on The Hangout. Drinks, music concerts, lots of space to relax and right on the beach. The Hangout is a good time for the good time seekers.
400 locals recommend
The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdKeep an eye out on The Hangout. Drinks, music concerts, lots of space to relax and right on the beach. The Hangout is a good time for the good time seekers.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Do not speed: the police are on top of it down here.
Getting to Gulf Shores you pass through several small towns. BEWARE: these small towns love tourists a little too eager to get to their getaway. Mind the speed limits.
Ways to save
Buy 'beach stuff' before you come
Gulf Shores is a tourist location and you will pay a premium for things like sunscreen and beach towels or umbrellas. Buy it before you travel and you will save a ton of money.