The Emerald Coast
Watering Holes with Yummy Food & Live Music
Hand crafted beer, live music, family friendly, pet friendly, locals and tourists alike. The best food truck called the Gnarwhal.
69 locals recommend
Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th AveHand crafted beer, live music, family friendly, pet friendly, locals and tourists alike. The best food truck called the Gnarwhal.
Great drinks and amazing sunsets. The steamed Gulf shrimp is the only thing you should eat here.
89 locals recommend
Tacky Jacks Fort Morgan
1577 AL-180Great drinks and amazing sunsets. The steamed Gulf shrimp is the only thing you should eat here.
Live music, drinks, eats, people watching, gulf views, and always a good time.
374 locals recommend
Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrLive music, drinks, eats, people watching, gulf views, and always a good time.
Margaritas and Navy Cove Oysters. They also have yummy crab claws (sautéed or fried) and French fries. It is a great local spot.
95 locals recommend
Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill
5160 AL-180Margaritas and Navy Cove Oysters. They also have yummy crab claws (sautéed or fried) and French fries. It is a great local spot.
Upbeat hangout with a menu featuring burgers & sandwiches, plus pool tables & frequent live music.
23 locals recommend
The Cove Bar and Grill
131 Cove AvenueUpbeat hangout with a menu featuring burgers & sandwiches, plus pool tables & frequent live music.
Casual eatery fixing up finger foods, sandwiches & Philly-style cheesesteaks, plus cocktails & beer. The game is always on.
16 locals recommend
The Sloop
103 W Canal DrCasual eatery fixing up finger foods, sandwiches & Philly-style cheesesteaks, plus cocktails & beer. The game is always on.
Classic dishes served in a laid-back venue in a state park, plus an expansive garden & live music.
18 locals recommend
Woodside Restaurant
20249 State Park RdClassic dishes served in a laid-back venue in a state park, plus an expansive garden & live music.
Gulf & Southern-style seafood, plus a kids' menu, in wood-paneled digs with a laid-back vibe.
82 locals recommend
Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyGulf & Southern-style seafood, plus a kids' menu, in wood-paneled digs with a laid-back vibe.
Popular hub for pizza, oysters & other casual American eats, plus live music & gulf views.
53 locals recommend
Papa Rocco's
101 W 6th AvePopular hub for pizza, oysters & other casual American eats, plus live music & gulf views.
Peace Love & Tacos
1544 Alabama 59Yummy tacos, outdoor seating, fresh and delicious.
Full menu of items sure to suit everyone. Seafood, burgers, steaks and more. We search for the hottest local and touring artist to entertain our guest. Enjoy amazing views from our main and upstairs dining, outside decks and tiki bar.
28 locals recommend
OSO at Bear Point Harbor
5749 Bay La Launch AveFull menu of items sure to suit everyone. Seafood, burgers, steaks and more. We search for the hottest local and touring artist to entertain our guest. Enjoy amazing views from our main and upstairs dining, outside decks and tiki bar.
Vibrant eatery featuring hearty burgers, seafood dishes & sandwiches, plus cocktails, beer & wine. More of a tourist trap, but it is great for kids.
226 locals recommend
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveVibrant eatery featuring hearty burgers, seafood dishes & sandwiches, plus cocktails, beer & wine. More of a tourist trap, but it is great for kids.
Lively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics. A tourist trap.
56 locals recommend
Acme Oyster House
216 E 24th AveLively New Orleans-based chain offering oysters, po' boys, gumbo & other Cajun-Creole classics. A tourist trap.
Counter-service outfit with a beach theme & outdoor seating offering housemade BBQ platters & beer.
40 locals recommend
Hog Wild BBQ
911 Gulf Shores PkwyCounter-service outfit with a beach theme & outdoor seating offering housemade BBQ platters & beer.
Casual eatery serving Mexican favorites, beer & margaritas in a warm, traditional space. Authentic Mexican Food - so good!
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
3645 Gulf Shores PkwyCasual eatery serving Mexican favorites, beer & margaritas in a warm, traditional space. Authentic Mexican Food - so good!
Laid-back venture for a friendly crowd serves up its popular seafood nachos & other casual chow.
20 locals recommend
Live Bait Restaurant
24281 Perdido Beach BlvdLaid-back venture for a friendly crowd serves up its popular seafood nachos & other casual chow.
Breezy, family-friendly bar/eatery with waterfront views & a menu of seafood & steaks.
68 locals recommend
GTs On The Bay
26189 Canal RoadBreezy, family-friendly bar/eatery with waterfront views & a menu of seafood & steaks.
Colorful, art-filled restaurant & bar offers modern Southern & global fare in a casual setting.
79 locals recommend
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
25753 Canal RdColorful, art-filled restaurant & bar offers modern Southern & global fare in a casual setting.
Longtime seafood destination dishing out classics such as oysters in bustling, no-frills surrounds.
54 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
26029 Canal RdLongtime seafood destination dishing out classics such as oysters in bustling, no-frills surrounds.
Outdoor venue made from old shipping containers offering seafood, American fare & a full bar.
262 locals recommend
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardOutdoor venue made from old shipping containers offering seafood, American fare & a full bar.
Low-key storefront offering classic & specialty pizzas, subs & other Italian eats in a cozy space.
9 locals recommend
Portabella's
321B S McKenzie StLow-key storefront offering classic & specialty pizzas, subs & other Italian eats in a cozy space.
Relaxed, open-air restaurant on the beach featuring creative seafood dishes, cocktails & live music.
90 locals recommend
The Flora-Bama Yacht Club
17350 Perdido Key DrRelaxed, open-air restaurant on the beach featuring creative seafood dishes, cocktails & live music.
COASTAL RESTAURANT
25722 Gulf Shores PkwyPick-up Your Yummies
Efes Greek Kitchen
1550 Alabama 59Gyros, cheese burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, and their fries are stupid good
Hope's Cheesecake
210 E 20th AveCheesecakes are insane - To Go
Sammy Barker's
875 E 9 Mile RdGreat soups and Sammies
Breakfast, lunch and dinner - corn beef hash is delicious. Easy place to pick-up a meat and three.
35 locals recommend
Kitty's Kafe
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyBreakfast, lunch and dinner - corn beef hash is delicious. Easy place to pick-up a meat and three.
A great option for when you dont feel like cooking. Pick-up a low country boil with all the fixings for the family to enjoy at the beach house. They will even peel it for $1. Worth it!
17 locals recommend
Fresh Market Seafood
15849 AL-180A great option for when you dont feel like cooking. Pick-up a low country boil with all the fixings for the family to enjoy at the beach house. They will even peel it for $1. Worth it!
pimento cheese, smoked salmon, smoked meats, so many great options to take to the beach house.
Brookman's Smokehouse
1544 AL-59pimento cheese, smoked salmon, smoked meats, so many great options to take to the beach house.
Cafes, Bakeries, & Sweet Treats
Great coffee, espresso, smoothies, breakfast and lunch snacks. A fave locally owned coffee shop next to Glow Yoga.
16 locals recommend
Foam Coffee
313 E 22nd AveGreat coffee, espresso, smoothies, breakfast and lunch snacks. A fave locally owned coffee shop next to Glow Yoga.
The only coffee shop on the west end of Fort Morgan Road. I you are fueling up your car you might as well fuel up yourself. Beach Bums Coffee is next door to the Chevron, Fresh Market Seafood, and the Dollar General.
12 locals recommend
Beach Bums Coffee & Deli
15849 AL-180The only coffee shop on the west end of Fort Morgan Road. I you are fueling up your car you might as well fuel up yourself. Beach Bums Coffee is next door to the Chevron, Fresh Market Seafood, and the Dollar General.
Locally owned and extra special! Yummy lattes with a great staff.
12 locals recommend
Beach Girl Coffee
3500 AL-59Locally owned and extra special! Yummy lattes with a great staff.
Lickin Good Donuts-Gulf Shores
229 E 20th AveCoffee with an Apple fritters or a Spicy Kolache ~ Do it
Coffee shop atmosphere, fresh brewed coffee, classic espresso, smoothies, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
8 locals recommend
The Happy Pappy
1550 W 2nd StCoffee shop atmosphere, fresh brewed coffee, classic espresso, smoothies, breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Chill parlor in a shopping center serving ice cream in creative flavors along with sundaes & shakes.
11 locals recommend
Island Ice Cream & Treats
1154 W Beach BlvdChill parlor in a shopping center serving ice cream in creative flavors along with sundaes & shakes.
Delicious coffee, lattes, hand crafted cocktails and wine bar. Light bites and grab & go.
Roasted Oak
21196 East Beach BoulevardDelicious coffee, lattes, hand crafted cocktails and wine bar. Light bites and grab & go.
Make Groceries
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyBest wine, beer and meat selection in Gulf Shores.
Publix Super Market at Riviera Square
2614 S McKenzie StProduce is great - lots of organic options
Call before you go - only open certain days of the week which changes seasonally
7 locals recommend
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market
781 Miflin RdCall before you go - only open certain days of the week which changes seasonally
Piggly Wiggly Foley
1200 S McKenzie StReally interesting beer selection - great place to hit on the way to the house
Perfect for travelers out Fort Morgan Road who may have forgotten a few things. Small, but good beer options. Liquor store is attached. Best fried chicken!
30 locals recommend
Sassy Bass Market Place
5160 AL-180Perfect for travelers out Fort Morgan Road who may have forgotten a few things. Small, but good beer options. Liquor store is attached. Best fried chicken!
If you have to do it. You can leave your car in the Walmart lot and walk to the ABC store without having to attempt the insane entryway
114 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdIf you have to do it. You can leave your car in the Walmart lot and walk to the ABC store without having to attempt the insane entryway
Fresh Seafood
Get it to cook at home or pick up a boil. Be sure to snag some hushpuppies. This is our favorite local fish market to support.
17 locals recommend
Fresh Market Seafood
15849 AL-180Get it to cook at home or pick up a boil. Be sure to snag some hushpuppies. This is our favorite local fish market to support.
Blalock Seafood & Specialty Gulf Shores
1911 Gulf Shores PkwyGet it to cook at home or snag a boil.
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StIconic seafood shop in Pensacola
Adult Necessities
ABC SELECT SPIRITS
100 E 2nd AveAll the necessary things for the best prices.
Yoga, Ju Jitsu, & Pumping Iron
I can honesty sat that the only thing good about this yoga study is that it is next door to Foam Coffee Shop, but when you are on vacation who cares!
7 locals recommend
Glow Yoga
314 East 21st AvenueI can honesty sat that the only thing good about this yoga study is that it is next door to Foam Coffee Shop, but when you are on vacation who cares!
Group classes - barre, spin, tax, row, fusion stuff. These classes are full of women in makeup staring at themselves in the mirror. But in general, your booty will burn after for sure. There is teacher named Jennifer that I especially liked the few times I tried it. She will kick your ass.
Moxie Lifestyle Fitness Studio
4776 Wharf Pkwy EGroup classes - barre, spin, tax, row, fusion stuff. These classes are full of women in makeup staring at themselves in the mirror. But in general, your booty will burn after for sure. There is teacher named Jennifer that I especially liked the few times I tried it. She will kick your ass.
If you want to take a road trip for yoga I would suggest this place. There are a few good teachers. If you are looking for some details just text me
Soul Shine Yoga
103 N Bancroft StIf you want to take a road trip for yoga I would suggest this place. There are a few good teachers. If you are looking for some details just text me
Our Focus is on YOU the member! Do you want more for yourself? For your health? Live longer? Look better? Feel great? We are here to help you every step of the way! We will do all that we can do to take you to the next level towards being a healthier, fit, and stronger you!
We have a wide range of free weights, pin-loaded machines, squat racks and bench presses, great for power and lifting exercises. In addition to our strength equipment and array of cardio equipment, we also have tons of fitness accessories to spice up your workout- from exercise balls, foam rollers, jump ropes, to medicine balls, steps, boxes, and Bosu balls.
Coastal Fitness Factory
3501 Gulf Shores ParkwayOur Focus is on YOU the member! Do you want more for yourself? For your health? Live longer? Look better? Feel great? We are here to help you every step of the way! We will do all that we can do to take you to the next level towards being a healthier, fit, and stronger you!
We have a wide range of free weights, pin-loaded machines, squat racks and bench presses, great for power and lifting exercises. In addition to our strength equipment and array of cardio equipment, we also have tons of fitness accessories to spice up your workout- from exercise balls, foam rollers, jump ropes, to medicine balls, steps, boxes, and Bosu balls.
CrossFit Orange Beach
4393 William Silvers ParkwayThe City of Gulf Shores Recreation Division strives to provide exceptional recreation and fitness centers to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors. In addition to our fitness centers, we provide numerous athletic opportunities for all ages through our Youth & Adult Sports.
8 locals recommend
David L. Bodenhamer Center
310 W 19th AveThe City of Gulf Shores Recreation Division strives to provide exceptional recreation and fitness centers to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors. In addition to our fitness centers, we provide numerous athletic opportunities for all ages through our Youth & Adult Sports.
Panacea Martial Arts
No Gi & Gi BJJ