Father's Day Ideas
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Want to give Dad a Father's Day to remember? It's easy when you're in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Just think about all there is for Dad (and family) to do on Alabama's white-sand beaches. We've got eight ideas to help you start planning.
Want to give Dad an unforgettable Father's Day? Here are our favorite things to do with Dad on Alabama's Beaches.
1. Fishing
From the thrill of going after sailfish to cruising the back bays for the night's dinner, the possibilities are endless for those with serious angler skills or casual fishermen. Grab a spot on a deep-sea fishing charter or cast a line from the shore. Either way, taking Dad fishing on his holiday will be fun. It's also something everyone in the family may enjoy.
2. Soar Above the Shore
Give Dad a bird's-eye view of the spectacular Alabama Gulf Coast with a flight in a gyroplane. He'll fly the aircraft with the help of an FAA-certified flight instructor from BeachFlight Aviation and experience the gift of a lifetime. He'll be outfitted with a headset, helmet, and windscreen before flying a loop around the beach. Choose from 20-, 40-, or 60-minute flights and dazzle Dad with a one-of-a-kind experience.
3. Mobile Bay Ferry
Hop aboard the Mobile Bay Ferry and take a relaxing cruise across Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island. The ride takes around 40 minutes and offers passengers the opportunity to see the local bird and marine life. Once you make it across, check out Fort Gaines Historic Site and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. After you've finished exploring Dauphin Island, you can hop onto the ferry and travel back to Fort Morgan, as trips leave every hour and a half.
4. Golf in Coastal Alabama
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are brimming with great golf courses that are not only located in beautiful settings but are also award-winning. In fact, four of our area's golf courses landed on Golf Advisor's Top 20 list of courses in Alabama for this year. Dad will love playing a few rounds while enjoying the coastal breeze.
5. Hit the Water
Let Dad cool off in the water by renting a pontoon boat, kayak, paddleboard, or Jet Ski. There are endless ways to enjoy watersports in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and you likely won't be able to fit them all in. Pick an activity suitable for the whole family and surprise Dad with an exciting adventure on the water.
6. Big Beach Brewing Company
Take Dad to Big Beach Brewing Company, a fun taproom and 10-barrel brewhouse in the heart of Gulf Shores. You'll join other craft beer enthusiasts at this indoor-outdoor alehouse featuring live music on the weekends. There are always 12 beers on tap, made in-house at the locally-owned brewery. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or order food from the food truck on-site.
7. Orange Beach Cat Boat Tours
Dad is only a safety briefing away from driving his own boat along the Intracoastal Waterway and back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach (following a guide boat). Orange Beach Cat Boats are small and quiet, with enough room for two passengers, and they sit low on the water for quick spotting of dolphins. Drivers must be 21 or older, and passengers as young as five are allowed. The two-hour guided tours leave from Caribe Marina in Orange Beach.
8. Historic Fort Morgan
If Dad is a history buff, he'll love exploring the tunnels and barracks at Historic Fort Morgan. This third-system masonry fort has stood tall, guarding Mobile Bay for over a century. Dad and the kiddos will have a blast checking out the fort's grounds while also getting a fantastic view of the water from the top of the fort.
Orange Beach Inshore Fishing
Spend a few hours or an entire day fishing the back bays of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama. Inshore fishing is great year round, and yields abundant catches like mackerel, trout, redfish, flounder and many other species.
