Unique and exciting experiences abound on the Gulf Coast. With a little bit of planning, you can curate some dreamy moments that will create life-long memories. We have a few ideas for you! Magical Meals, Picnics and Parties Each of us have a different dream about what we want to set aside while we are …
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to spend a week at the beach. You can enjoy family time, gratitude and some great food with the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast in the background. Take walks on the beach with your loved ones. Bike the Backcountry trail. Take a boat out in the Gulf. And, if you prefer to avoid making a big meal yourself, there are lots of restaurants with Thanksgiving-centric menus open on the holiday.
In the past we have highlighted our favorite seafood restaurants. But, what about classic seafood dishes of the Alabama Gulf Coast? If this is your first time in our area, here are local Gulf Coast seafood favorites that you won’t want to miss:
Ask an Alabama local about the best seafood in Orange Beach AL and you will probably be in for an ear-full. There are so many great options. And everyone has their favorite. We have access to amazing, fresh, local seafood down here, with so many ways to prepare it.
Regular autumn visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast know it is incredibly enjoyable. One of our favorite activities this time of year is dining outdoors. The air is cooler and the sunsets are often magnificent. If that sounds like your kind of relaxation, here are five of our favorite Gulf Shores spots to dine with a view:
Sunrise was at 7 am CST. It’s the most remarkable thing watching the sunrise on the Gulf. Our vantage from our Phoenix 7 balcony allowed views from the East and West. Quickly, I got my coffee brewing in the condo-provided Flex Brew coffee maker; it’s like a Keurig side by side with a coffee pot in one unit. I had a sweet Sumatra coffee from home that was perfect for this trip.
