
Take a Beach Break with Your Kids in Gorgeous Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, Alabama
In my mind, U.S. beaches are on the Atlantic or Pacific coasts and in Florida, period. I’ve never thought of Alabama or the other Gulf-Coast states as beach destinations. But I’ve been to Gulf Shores, Alabama, twice now. And I can tell you I absolutely recommend it for a beach vacation with kids.Â
Gulf Shores and Orange beach sit side-by-side on the Gulf of Mexico, just over the state line from Pensacola, Florida. Upscale vacation rentals and a range of hotels and restaurants line 38 miles of a wide and lovely beach with soft white sand.
There’s an enormous state park for biking and walking, a cool zoo and plenty of water activities. And I was introduced to several laid-back, kid-friendly restaurants with wonderful local seafood and fun cocktails.
Here are my recommendations for fun things to do with kids on and away from the water, my favorite places to eat and lovely places to stay. It’s everything you need to know to plan your Gulf Shore, Alabama family beach vacation. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Gulf Shores and Orange beach sit side-by-side on the Gulf of Mexico, just over the state line from Pensacola, Florida. Upscale vacation rentals and a range of hotels and restaurants line 38 miles of a wide and lovely beach with soft white sand.
There’s an enormous state park for biking and walking, a cool zoo and plenty of water activities. And I was introduced to several laid-back, kid-friendly restaurants with wonderful local seafood and fun cocktails.
Here are my recommendations for fun things to do with kids on and away from the water, my favorite places to eat and lovely places to stay. It’s everything you need to know to plan your Gulf Shore, Alabama family beach vacation. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Take a Beach Break with Your Kids in Gorgeous Gulf Shores
Guide Location: USA » Gulf Shores
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Eileen Gunn
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Guide Location: USA » Gulf Shores
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Eileen Gunn
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Lodge at Gulf State Park
- Turquoise Place
- Gulf Coast Zoo
- Sail Wild Hearts
- High Cotton Bath Co
- The Wharf
- Ferris Wheel
- Zeke’s Restaurant
- The Gulf
- Perch
- Sunliner Diner
- Southern Grind Coffee House
- Brick and Spoon
- YoHo Rum and Tacos
- The Hangout
- GTs on the Bay
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