Guidebook for Gulf Shores
Food Scene
Simply delicious. Don't let the store front fool you. This place is legit.
61 locals recommend
Big Fish Restaurant
25814 Canal RdSimply delicious. Don't let the store front fool you. This place is legit.
I love this place! It’s a drive through only cute little house that never disappoints. It’s super convenient near the airport. As a bonus there are tons of sugar free flavor options.
12 locals recommend
Beach Girl Coffee
3500 AL-59I love this place! It’s a drive through only cute little house that never disappoints. It’s super convenient near the airport. As a bonus there are tons of sugar free flavor options.
Great brunch, but go early! You can also get in line online which I strongly suggest.
62 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
24151 Perdido Beach BoulevardGreat brunch, but go early! You can also get in line online which I strongly suggest.
Definitely off the beaten path from the beach in Bon Secor, but worth it. Baked oysters and steaks are amazing and a huge patio / bar area outside.
75 locals recommend
The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar
6232 Bon Secour HwyDefinitely off the beaten path from the beach in Bon Secor, but worth it. Baked oysters and steaks are amazing and a huge patio / bar area outside.
What's better than a pizza place you can walk to? I recommend carry out because this place is tiny. Also, it does take a while for your order, so plan accordingly.
25 locals recommend
Janino's Pizza
984 W Beach BlvdWhat's better than a pizza place you can walk to? I recommend carry out because this place is tiny. Also, it does take a while for your order, so plan accordingly.
it's affordable and is one of our favorites. It's almost always busy though, so plan for that.
44 locals recommend
Shrimp Basket Gulf Shores
301 AL-59it's affordable and is one of our favorites. It's almost always busy though, so plan for that.
Matt's Ice Cream
701 Gulf Shores PkwyBest ice cream at the beach.
Cute place, good coffee and treats. It's a bit far from the condo, but I personally think it's worth the drive.
18 locals recommend
BuzzCatz Coffee & Sweets
25689 Canal RdCute place, good coffee and treats. It's a bit far from the condo, but I personally think it's worth the drive.
Great baked oysters here. I visit this place regularly - often multiple times a week when I’m in Gulf Shores. They do a great job with take out as well.
30 locals recommend
The Steamer Baked Oyster Bar
124 W 1st AveGreat baked oysters here. I visit this place regularly - often multiple times a week when I’m in Gulf Shores. They do a great job with take out as well.
Arts & Culture
This would be a day trip from the condo to Mobile, but everyone should go at least once.
166 locals recommend
USS Alabama
2703 Battleship PkwyThis would be a day trip from the condo to Mobile, but everyone should go at least once.
Essentials
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyThis place has a little bit of everything and is good for a quick trip for grocery items without having to go up Hwy 59.
44 locals recommend
Pier 33
900 W Beach BlvdThis place has a little bit of everything and is good for a quick trip for grocery items without having to go up Hwy 59.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great small zoo. It is an affordable excursion and they offer animal encounters for a nominal extra charge. Our favorite is the Lemur encounter, but have also enjoyed the kangaroos and sloths. :)
210 locals recommend
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd EThis is a great small zoo. It is an affordable excursion and they offer animal encounters for a nominal extra charge. Our favorite is the Lemur encounter, but have also enjoyed the kangaroos and sloths. :)