Things To Do
Use these individual guides to plan beach days, family activities, boating, golf, live music and easy day trips.
Explore by Interest
Choose a category for a shorter, easier-to-read guide.
Beaches, Lakes & Lagoon Access
Public beach access, parking, Lake Shelby, Little Lagoon launches and Pirate's Cove.
Explore →Rainy Day & Hot Day Ideas
Indoor family fun, virtual golf, shopping, museums and backup plans when the beach needs a break.
Explore →Thrift & Antiquing Adventures
Highway 59 thrift stops plus antique and treasure-hunting routes across Baldwin County.
Explore →Restaurants
Seafood, local favorites, casual spots, waterfront dining and places worth the short drive.
Explore →Live Music
Find local venues, then check Gulf Music Live for who is playing tonight.
Explore →Bike Rentals
Free Gulf State Park pedal bikes plus traditional bikes, e-bikes, trikes and delivery options.
Explore →Dog Daycare & Boarding
Vacation-friendly dog daycare and boarding options in Gulf Shores for beach days, boat trips and other outings.
Explore →Dolphin Cruises
Family-friendly dolphin, nature and sunset cruises from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Explore →Boat Rentals
Pontoon, tritoon and other self-drive boat rentals for bays, islands and waterways.
Explore →Fishing Charters
Private, family, offshore, inshore and shared fishing options.
Explore →Mini Golf
Outdoor, indoor, glow golf and themed courses across Baldwin County.
Explore →Family Fun Centers
Go-karts, arcades, bowling, trampolines, VR, rides and rainy-day entertainment.
Explore →Water Parks & Splash Pads
Waterville USA, Tropic Falls and public splash-pad options.
Explore →Indoor & Virtual Golf
Topgolf Swing Suites and full-size golf simulators in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Spanish Fort and Pensacola.
Explore →Golf Courses
Nearby championship, resort, executive and municipal golf, plus Mobile and Pensacola-area standouts.
Explore →Local Attractions & Nature
Fort Morgan, Gulf Coast Zoo, Alligator Alley, Blakeley and the Mobile Bay Ferry.
Explore →Destination Fairhope
Art galleries, Arts Alley, downtown shopping, local history, antiques and the Mobile Bay waterfront.
Explore →Overflow & Overnight Parking
Extra-vehicle parking options, private overnight lots and current Gulf Shores parking guidance.
Explore →Mobile & Dauphin Island
Battleship Memorial Park, Bellingrath Gardens, GulfQuest, the aquarium and more.
Explore →Pensacola & NAS
Naval Aviation Museum, Blue Angels practice and Pensacola Lighthouse.
Explore →Need a place to stay?
See our two featured Gulf Shores condos, with reservations handled entirely on Airbnb.