Places that me and my family have enjoyed over the years going to the beach
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OWA Parks & Resort is centered around Tropic Falls, featuring year-round island vibes in the region’s largest indoor water park plus outdoor wave pool and 23 theme-park attractions. Adjacent to Tropic Falls is Downtown OWA, Coastal Alabama’s go-t...
OWA
We are a seasonal 20-acre water park and amusement park located in Gulf Shores. The waterpark attractions include 17 water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool.
Waterville USA/Escape House
An award-winning theme park and all-new indoor water park—it's the ultimate combination of thrill and chill!
Tropic Falls Indoor Waterpark – OWA Parks and Resort, Foley AL
Visit Tanger for a unique shopping experience. Find your favorite brands and experience exceptional guest service.
Tanger Outlets Foley
So much to do here! There is a little bit of everything to make everyone in the family happy!
The Track - Gulf Shores
So many cute shops to shop in and unique places to eat.
The Wharf
Such a fun place to play putt putt golf
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
This course is really good for the little ones and if very affordable
Zooland Mini Golf
We just found this place last year and it was so much, different than any other putt putt golf we have done
Jurassic Golf
This is a great place for when the beach is having one of those rainy days
Fat Daddy's Arcade
If you haven't been to this zoo please put this on your list for your next trip. They have special little baby animals that you can hold and it is very clean and organized
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
If you are wanting to rent a boat or do a dolphin cruise this is the place to go
Zeke's Landing and Marina
Such a fun place to enjoy an afternoon with the family
Adventure Island
Spacious 40' pontoon boats, equipped with 2 double hammock, a tiki bar with seating for 6, comfortable shaded bench seating and clean restrooms
Hammock Time Tiki Tours
This is something different to do at the beach but would be so much fun
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Please just walk this pier at least once in your life. I am not big on piers but I am glad that I have walked on this one.
Gulf State Park Pier
The Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, you will get a hands-on learning experience exploring the habitats of coastal Alabama.
Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
This local history museum tells the stories of our coastal town, its people, their lives and livelihoods. You can see a variety of permanent exhibits and special exhibits and fly through the eye of a hurricane with “Hurricane Hunters.”
Gulf Coast Museum of Art
I see these huge sandcastles on the beach all the time and always wondered who had that much talent. YOU! You can learn how to make these gorgeous sandcastles
Sand Castle University
This is a great way to get out in the open waters and just enjoy the view and maybe some ocean life
The Factor Gulf Shores: Fashion Forward Boutique & Coastal Style
I love taking dolphin cruises when we are at the beach, it is so much fun for all ages!
Sunny Lady Dolphin and Sunset Cruises Orange Beach ...
This is not for me but my teenage son and his friend loved it, and I got to sit on the boat and enjoy it with them.
Orange Beach Parasail
A great way to cruise along Alabama's Gulf Shores and Perdido Islands, listening to music and sipping on a drink.
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
This was the one thing my boys wanted to do at the beach that I was just not sure that I wanted to do, but after being on the water for more than 10 minutes, I was in love. We now rent a boat every year we go down.
Overnight and Multi-Day Pontoon Boat Rentals in Pensacola Beach
Love riding these on The Backcountry Trail. I like doing this in the Spring or Fall when it is not so hot, but if the heat doesn't bother you, it would be great in the Summer also.
Gulf Shores Bike Rentals
We took our teenage boys to do this with their friends and they loved it so much!
Escape House Waterville
You always need a game plan incase in rains and this would be one of those places to explore.
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf
They offer breathtaking beach tours, romantic sunset flights, and thrilling yet comfortable rides.
