Romar House 404A
Family Fun
Go-Carts, three story wooden track, small rides, number boats, miniature golf, arcade. Great place for your older children.
160 locals recommend
The Track
3200 Gulf Shores PkwyGo-Carts, three story wooden track, small rides, number boats, miniature golf, arcade. Great place for your older children.
Waterslides, arcade, roller coaster, miniature golf, kids area. Great place to experience the water outside of the beach/bay.
204 locals recommend
Waterville USA/Escape House
906 Gulf Shores PkwyWaterslides, arcade, roller coaster, miniature golf, kids area. Great place to experience the water outside of the beach/bay.
Shops, amphitheater, miniature golf, 800 foot biplane, Ferris wheel, movie theater, laser tag, and laser show.
250 locals recommend
The Wharf
23101 Canal RdShops, amphitheater, miniature golf, 800 foot biplane, Ferris wheel, movie theater, laser tag, and laser show.
Two fun 18 hole courses with an island atmosphere, shade, waterfalls, caves, pirate ship.
49 locals recommend
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
3201 Gulf Shores PkwyTwo fun 18 hole courses with an island atmosphere, shade, waterfalls, caves, pirate ship.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd EThe "Little Zoo that Could" as seen on television.
Dolphin Cruises are even more fun than you think they will be.
17 locals recommend
The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises
3900 Bayou RdDolphin Cruises are even more fun than you think they will be.
Hiking and biking trails. So much to explore and see. There is even a nice restaurant in the park.
180 locals recommend
Gulf State Park
20115 State Park RoadHiking and biking trails. So much to explore and see. There is even a nice restaurant in the park.
Go-karts, rides, number boats, laser tag, miniature golf. This place has it all for the family.,
45 locals recommend
Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach BlvdGo-karts, rides, number boats, laser tag, miniature golf. This place has it all for the family.,
A full-size amusement park. The indoor water park is amazing. Perfect for a hot day. There are some great places to eat there too: Paula Deen, Groovy Goat, Lucy’s. It’s an all day thing, if you are going to spend the money.
26 locals recommend
OWA's Town of Terror
North OWA BoulevardA full-size amusement park. The indoor water park is amazing. Perfect for a hot day. There are some great places to eat there too: Paula Deen, Groovy Goat, Lucy’s. It’s an all day thing, if you are going to spend the money.
Not just an ordinary trampoline park. This one is really great. It has a lot of jumping, climbing, gaming, batting cages, ropes, etc. There is enough room to be safe and stretch out. A lot of great lounging places for parents. It’s not too far from the outlet mall.
33 locals recommend
The Factory Gulf Shores
18948 Oak Rd WNot just an ordinary trampoline park. This one is really great. It has a lot of jumping, climbing, gaming, batting cages, ropes, etc. There is enough room to be safe and stretch out. A lot of great lounging places for parents. It’s not too far from the outlet mall.
Food scene
This is our favorite restaurant, especially early evening sitting on the back deck. Kid friendly atmosphere and menu.
223 locals recommend
Cobalt, The Restaurant
28099 Perdido Beach BlvdThis is our favorite restaurant, especially early evening sitting on the back deck. Kid friendly atmosphere and menu.
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
25753 Canal RdLow key fun place, casual.
Ruby Slipper Cafe
24151 Perdido Beach BoulevardSuper biscuits. Right across the street.
Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar
26029 Canal RdWalking distance. Good place for fried seafood.
Right across the street. A very good fresh seafood restaurant.
20 locals recommend
Live Bait Restaurant
24281 Perdido Beach BlvdRight across the street. A very good fresh seafood restaurant.
There is one in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Super hip place to hangout. Very good food and scenery.
51 locals recommend
Tacky Jack's Orange Beach
27206 Safe Harbor DrThere is one in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Super hip place to hangout. Very good food and scenery.
Alabama is NOT known for Mexican food. This place gets it mostly right. Owners are from Texas.
8 locals recommend
Cactus Cantina Perdido Beach Blvd
25311 Perdido Beach BlvdAlabama is NOT known for Mexican food. This place gets it mostly right. Owners are from Texas.
I would defiantly plan on visiting this place to get that costal hangout vibe on the beach.
262 locals recommend
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardI would defiantly plan on visiting this place to get that costal hangout vibe on the beach.
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveFun family spot with a ropes course while you wait.
Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th AveA top brewery, if you are into it!
I’m adding this one because I have had two different guests ask me for a recommendation for the top restaurant in the area for fine dining for an important event, like an anniversary. This is the place. It is a drive, but it’s where the locals go. You will have to plan way in advance and have a reservation if you want to go here. This place has the best food and dining experience, by far. I put my reputation on it. But again, it’s a long drive, probably 45 min, one way.
59 locals recommend
Jesse's Restaurant
14770 Oak StI’m adding this one because I have had two different guests ask me for a recommendation for the top restaurant in the area for fine dining for an important event, like an anniversary. This is the place. It is a drive, but it’s where the locals go. You will have to plan way in advance and have a reservation if you want to go here. This place has the best food and dining experience, by far. I put my reputation on it. But again, it’s a long drive, probably 45 min, one way.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Beach Towels
Don't forget to bring beach towels, or buy some in our area. You will need them. Please don't hang dry them on the balcony, though.
Don't miss
Three Grocery Stores
We have three grocery stores within 1.5 miles of our condo, if you go east on Perdido Beah Blvd. Publix, Walmart, and Rouses.
Customs and culture
Beach Umbrella and Chairs
There are very nice umbrellas and chairs for rent on the beach in front of our condo for owners and guests of Romar House. The rate varies depending on the time of the year. We also provide a small umbrella and two chairs from our share closet. But our umbrella does not do well in heavy wind.
Customs and culture
Flags
Purple Flag - Marine life pests are present (such as jellyfish, stingrays, or other dangerous fish)
Green Flag - Low hazard (calm)
Yellow Flag - Medium hazard (light surf or current)
Red Flag - High hazard (strong surf or current)
Double Red Flag - Water is closed to the public.