Don’t Miss It! The signature event of the year in Gulf Shores, Alabama is the Annual National Shrimp Festival. It is a free, open-air festival that usually welcomes between 100,000 and 250,000 people each year. And they serve more than 10,000 pounds of shrimp every day! You can find delicious, plump Gulf shrimp fried, boiled, …
Calling all anglers! Fishing is a year-round sport here on the Gulf Coast. While your catches may change, there are always ways to have a great experience out on the water. Here are some tips if you hope to try out the reel and rod on the Gulf this year. Gulf Coast Fishing Charter Tips …
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.
There is so much to enjoy when visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast this fall, including a brand new festival at The Wharf: Freedom Fest.
The Shrimp Fest for 2021 was cancelled due to the pandemic. We know that many of our guests were looking forward to a great festival. And, many of the artists and musicians that were scheduled for that weekend were looking for a place to go instead.
Spring Break is here! It is time to shed those winter coats and head to the beach. We welcome our Spring Break friends back to family-friendly Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
If you are planning to vacation with us, you may have some questions about how things work. Here are some answers to some of the most common Spring Break FAQs (frequently asked questions) in Orange Beach.
Beach Getaways is pleased to welcome guests back to the beach. While you’re here you will see some remaining evidence of the hurricane. Trees are down in places and properties continue to clean up. While the city and residents have worked tirelessly to prepare for your return, we are still in progress. We have prepared condos and houses by inspecting and re-inspecting. All properties we’ve made available to rent are safe for our guests to use and enjoy. Please use the following information as a reference to plan your upcoming stay! We will try to update frequently, but information changes daily so please call the establishment if you have any questions. Below is the current information regarding open businesses.
If you are educating your kids this year through distance learning, why not join us on the Alabama Gulf Coast? Enjoy the beauty of our area, take beach breaks and take some really great field trips!
We are proud to announce that the Double Red Flags have been taken down at Orange Beach!
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on 4/28 that the beaches in her state would re-open on April 30 at 5pm. The beaches had been closed since Friday, March 20 as a protective measure against COVID-19.
We want to say thank you for booking your getaway with us. We do not take lightly the trust you have given us in preparing your vacation to be worry free. Our team at Beach Getaways want you to enjoy your time away. Below is a list of our additional cleaning and health check …
Alabama beaches could reopen soon! That is, if the state government agrees with recommendations submitted by local Gulf Shores officials. The Alabama beaches have been closed to the public since March 19, due to social distancing guidelines amid the outbreak of COVID-19.
Now, as the state plans for the state to restart the economy, Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and the City Council sent recommendations to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. These recommendations include:
