Cindy’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious non-fried food...just down the street from the condo!
30 locals recommend
The Steamer Baked Oyster Bar
124 W 1st AveDelicious non-fried food...just down the street from the condo!
A favorite place! Great views under the bridge especially at sunset. Hit happy hour 3-5pm then have dinner.
223 locals recommend
Cobalt, The Restaurant
28099 Perdido Beach BlvdA favorite place! Great views under the bridge especially at sunset. Hit happy hour 3-5pm then have dinner.
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveOwned by Jimmy Buffet's sister Lucy.
Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th Ave
Sea N Suds
405 E Beach BlvdGreat food and drinks especially the Royal Reds!
Burgers and more....NOTE: There was a fire at BB in 2023 and may be closed for sometime
139 locals recommend
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
601 W Beach BlvdBurgers and more....NOTE: There was a fire at BB in 2023 and may be closed for sometime
Pink Pony Pub - World Famous Beach Bar
137 E Gulf PlMy favorite beachside deck.
Acme Oyster House
216 E 24th AveWe like the outdoor "southern" style patio on the canal!
OSO at Bear Point Harbor
5749 Bay La Launch AveSit waterside!
Perch
21196 E Beach BlvdTapas/Small plates and great cocktails. Located in The Lodge.
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
5160 AL-180Restaurant owned by Navy Cove Oyster Farm
Delicious lunch! Get the Crab Claws! Take a photo at the state line sign!
35 locals recommend
Flora-Bama Ole River Grill
17400 Perdido Key DrDelicious lunch! Get the Crab Claws! Take a photo at the state line sign!
True 50's right when you walk in! Fun family experience and great food!
44 locals recommend
Sunliner Diner
100 E 2nd AveTrue 50's right when you walk in! Fun family experience and great food!
Matt's Ice Cream
701 Gulf Shores PkwySo good!
West Beach Coffee House
900 W Beach BlvdClose to the condo!
Tiki bar is all you need to know.....
28 locals recommend
Pleasure Island Tiki Bar at Sportsman Marina
27844 Canal RdTiki bar is all you need to know.....
Great food and only a 10 min walk to the west
61 locals recommend
The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails
1154 W Beach BlvdGreat food and only a 10 min walk to the west
Jesse’s On The Bay
Fine dining at a beautiful location on the Bay. Take Fort Morgan Rd west.
A fun experience for dining. It is open seating outside. You order at the window and it is delivered to your table. Space for kids to play!
262 locals recommend
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardA fun experience for dining. It is open seating outside. You order at the window and it is delivered to your table. Space for kids to play!
Casual dining good for families. Children's sand/play area.
71 locals recommend
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
240 E 24th AveCasual dining good for families. Children's sand/play area.
Sightseeing
Gulf State Park - Florida Point
Great for hiking, biking and nature walks!
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Pensacola Naval Air StationOpen to the public. See the website for more details.
Cruisin' Tikis Orange Beach
26619 Perdido Beach BoulevardProbably more adult......why not!
The Wharf
23101 Canal Rd
Shopping/restaurants/concerts
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
110 AL-180Great half day tour for the historic buffs!
Fort Gaines
51 Bienville BlvdTake the car ferry to Dauphin Island for this historic fort tour!
Blue Sky Parasailing and Watersports
401 E Beach BlvdAlligator Alley
19950 Co Rd 71A true alligator experince!
We get fresh produce and seafood here. It is only on Saturdays......
7 locals recommend
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market
781 Miflin RdWe get fresh produce and seafood here. It is only on Saturdays......
My Favorites
Waterville USA/Escape House
906 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Hangout Music Festival
101 E Beach BlvdPopular event in May!
Gulf Shores Shrimp Fest
Gulf Shores ParkwayPopular event in October
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd E
Golf Club Drive
Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach BlvdFat Daddy's Arcade
24565 Perdido Beach BlvdGreat fun at the Annual Mullet Toss! Throw a fish across the state line! This event is in April. All mullet's used donated to Alligator Alley.
374 locals recommend
Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrGreat fun at the Annual Mullet Toss! Throw a fish across the state line! This event is in April. All mullet's used donated to Alligator Alley.
Local store
Great store for toiletries, beach towels, coolers and much more. Just across the street and a block east.
44 locals recommend
Pier 33
900 W Beach BlvdGreat store for toiletries, beach towels, coolers and much more. Just across the street and a block east.
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdPublix Super Market at Colonial Promenade at Craft Farms
160 Cotton Creek Dr2 floors of Souvenir shopping....tons of Tshirts/Hats/surf supplies
7 locals recommend
Alvin's Island #19
100 W Beach Blvd2 floors of Souvenir shopping....tons of Tshirts/Hats/surf supplies
Souvenir City
217 Gulf Shores PkwyShopping
This is our GoTo store if you need more than a few items. Check out the seafood counter if that is your jam,
127 locals recommend
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyThis is our GoTo store if you need more than a few items. Check out the seafood counter if that is your jam,
Tesla Charging Station
Tesla Charging Station
Also located here: Orange Beach: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Hilton Inn, Phoenix VI and The Gulf
Gulf Shores: LuLu’s at Homeport Marina and The Beach Club
Foley: Three including the city’s solar park and Benson’s Appliance Store, all on or near State Route 59.
200 E 25th Ave
200 East 25th AvenueTesla Charging Station
Also located here: Orange Beach: Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Hilton Inn, Phoenix VI and The Gulf
Gulf Shores: LuLu’s at Homeport Marina and The Beach Club
Foley: Three including the city’s solar park and Benson’s Appliance Store, all on or near State Route 59.
City/town information
About 1 hour drive. One of our favorite towns to visit on Mobile Bay. Downtown shopping and restaurants. Fairhope Brewing and Panini Pete's are a must!
Fairhope
About 1 hour drive. One of our favorite towns to visit on Mobile Bay. Downtown shopping and restaurants. Fairhope Brewing and Panini Pete's are a must!
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring Beach towels
Condo provides only bath towels.
Don't miss
Beach Tips
Put your phone in a Ziploc bag. For umbrellas we have in the storage closet, use the screw base and screw it down really far so its tight. Put and lock in umbrella in the top. Umbrella not advised on super windy days (they can break). Observe flag colors. Take a cooler with drinks (no glass), cozies in the kitchen drawer. Look up Sand Castle classes, they are fun for the kids!