Planning a beach vacation can be expensive. But there are plenty of ways to stretch your dollar in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Here are a few of our favorites:
Off-Season Rental
Locals love September and early October at the beach! The crowds are smaller, and the weather is still warm enough to enjoy the water. For our vacationing friends, you can find more affordable beach rental prices in these months of the offseason!
Stay in a Lower-Demand Area
Fort Morgan is a favorite area for lower cost rentals. Or, you can select a vacation rental on one of the bays or intracoastal waterways, instead of the options right on the beach. If you want help finding an affordable option for your travel needs, our office can help you find the perfect one, 800-488-8978.
Free Bike Rental at Gulf State Park
Instead of paying for a costly excursion, you can enjoy the flora and fauna of the Gulf Coast with Gulf State Park’s free bike rental program! There are bike stations all over the park. And, you can use the bikes at no charge for the first three hours.
Pier Fishing
If you do not want to swing for a charter fishing trip, you can fish from the Gulf State Park Pier for the mere cost of a license, bait and parking. The $10 parking fee at the pier also covers the cost of one fishing permit, but if you need to purchase additional permits, they cost $10 each.
Cook Your Own Seafood
Instead of going out for a nice meal, why not prepare one in your vacation rental? There are some wonderful places to purchase absolutely fresh Gulf seafood. And our rentals are always well-equipped for cooking. Some of our favorite spots to find a fresh catch are Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisherman’s Market and Blalock Seafood. Or take a field trip to Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour to buy seafood fresh off the boat!
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama are great towns to visit if you want to stretch your dollar on your next beach vacation. You can also save by booking directly from our website, check out our many listings in this area.