Neighborhood highlights
★UP TO $450 IN FREE ACTIVITIES DAILY*★
Grand Welcome partners with local activity providers to bring exciting deals on local activities to all of our guests!
For each day of your vacation, you’ll get one free ticket for activities like jet ski rentals, golf, cruises, wildlife tours, fishing trips, visits to the zoo, and more. Were you and your bestie hoping to try parasailing together? Boom! One of you is getting in for free now. Will you use the extra cash to splurge on a helicopter tour, or treat yourself to a sunset sailing cruise after dinner?
After you book this home, you’ll get a message with all of the deets on what’s available during your vacation and how to cash in on those free tickets!
Guests who book with us will receive access to one free ticket each day of their stay at each of our activity partner locations:
✔ Theme Park at OWA
✔ Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
✔ Beachside Mini Golf
✔ Southern Rose Dolphin Cruises
✔ Zeke’s Lady Offshore Fishing
✔ Parasailing at Blue Sky location
✔ Parasailing at Pink Pony Pub location
✔ Parasailing at Bahama Bob’s location
✔ Sunset trip with Cruisin’ Tikis
✔ Soldier’s Creek Golf Club
✔ Lost Key Golf Club
✔ Gulf Shores Golf Club
*Unused tickets expire daily. Free tickets apply to one entry only; additional guests will pay full price. Seasonal or sold-out activities may not be available during your stay. Free tickets are not available for stays of 28 days or longer. Participation in activities is not required.
★OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO VISIT IN ORANGE BEACH + PERDIDO KEY★
Be sure to check out these nearby Grand Welcome faves during your trip!
✔ Ruby Slipper (2-minute drive; 15-minute walk): Known for their undying love of brunch, this is the perfect stop for a late-morning bloody mary and some of the best biscuits you’ll ever have.
✔ CoastAL (3-minute drive): This versatile restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, AND drinks, all with an elevated-yet-laid-back style that we, personally, love. Roll up to the bar for a quick bite, or sit down and enjoy a feast of ahi tuna poke nachos, oysters on the half shell, or your favorite combo of seafood, burgers, and delicious bites!
✔ City Donut (4-minute drive): Hit up this local fave for freshly-baked donuts, an ice cold boba tea, or some after-dinner ice cream. It’s also very conveniently located right next to Publix, in case you need to re-up on beach snacks, boogie boards, or the toothpaste you totally forgot to throw into your toiletry bag.
✔ Tiki Boat trip with Cruisin’ Tikis (5-minute drive): Ever spent the evening on a floating tiki boat? Yeah, it’s as cool as it sounds. They can even cruise! BYOB for a tour of local wildlife, a sunset cruise, or a trip around the Bay.
♛ ACCESSIBLE BY CAR
✔ Ruby Slipper Restaurant, 5 minutes
✔ CoastAL Restaurant, 5 minutes
✔ City Donut, 5 minutes
✔ Publix, 5 minutes
✔ Cruisin’ Tikis cruises, 5 minutes
✔ Chute for the Sky Parasailing, 10 minutes
✔ Sunset + Crab Grab Clear Kayak Tour, 10 minutes
✔ Lartigue’s Seafood, 10 minutes
✔ Dippin’ Dots, 10 minutes
✔ Shrimp Basket, 10 minutes
✔ Voyager’s Restaurant, 10 minutes
✔ The Gulf Restaurant, 10 minutes
✔ Cobalt Restaurant, 15 minutes
✔ Bird Dog Chicken Co, 15 minutes
★WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN ORANGE BEACH + PERDIDO KEY THIS SUMMER★
We know you already have “visit the beach” on your summer vacation itinerary–and with our local white sands and great vibes, visiting the beach is a *must*! If you’re looking for a little something else to add to your vacation agenda, here are a few local happenings that we definitely recommend:
✔ Shark Fest 2026: Explore collections of shark bones and teeth, get up close and personal with rays in the touch tank, and hear what experts have to say about shark conservation at this one-of-a-kind event. From face painting to educational crafts to in-depth live shark dissections, there’s something here for every marine enthusiast!
➤ Cost: $5 per attendee; free parking
➤ When: June 25-27
➤ Where: Gulf State Park Pier, 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores
✔ Flora-Bama 4th of July Party: There’s no party like a Flora-Bama party, and with live music and beachfront fireworks, the 4th of July party is no exception! Treat yourself to a Bushwhacker, celebrate with a few rounds of oysters, and settle in for a nice long night of dancing + celebrating.
➤ Cost: Free to attend; purchase your own food + drinks
➤ When: July 4 (fireworks start at 9pm)
➤ Where: The Flora-Bama Lounge + Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola
✔ 4th of July at The Wharf: It’s always hoppin’ at The Wharf, but on the 4th of July, the usual festivities get turned up a notch. Starting at 5pm, you’ll find kids’ activities, fireworks, light-up palm trees, a drone show, and a SPECTRA laser light show. As always, nearby restaurants and shops will keep your group entertained all night!
➤ Cost: Free admission + parking; some activities may cost up to $10
➤ When: July 4 (fireworks + light shows start at 9pm)
➤ Where: The Wharf, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach
✔ Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf: Famously known as “The Greatest Show in Sportsfishing,” this extravaganza showcases some of the biggest + most impressive catches you can find this side of the Mississippi. While you’re waiting for weigh-ins to begin at The Wharf, you can grab a sweet treat at Kilwins, enjoy a patio dinner at Villaggio, or get some *serious* shopping done!
➤ Cost: Free to spectate
➤ When: Free-to-spectate events on July 17 + 18
➤ Where: The Wharf Marina, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach
✔ Navy Blue Angels Practice: Now through October, you might catch a glimpse of the Blue Angels zooming through the sky! That’s enough to add a lot of excitement to any trip, but if you really want to get the full experience, we recommend a day trip out to the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. On select days of the year, open bleacher seating is available for visitors to get a special look at a 55-minute practice session.
➤ Cost: Free
➤ When: Select dates from March-October
➤ Where: National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola
