Things To Do 

While the main highlight in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is the white-sand beaches and gorgeous Gulf waters, you have a variety of ways to fill your time. Try boat tours, water activities, diving, sailing, or kayaking excursions to be more adventurous. Quickly find a rental or hire an outfitter to be your guide.

Relax

If you just want to relax on the beach, you can spend the day with a picnic and the latest beach read or simply walk the shoreline looking for wildlife and the perfect picture spot to remember your time together. Girlfriends in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach also love booking spa days and exploring the specialty boutiques before indulging in the local fine dining and famous Gulf Coast restaurants.

Cruises

Cruising is an incredible way to spend a day or evening. While smaller boat tours offer extra excitement, cruising is about kicking back, relaxing, and taking in the sights. Orange Beach has several cruises, from dinner and sunset to dolphin and party boat charters (perfect for bachelorette parties!).

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer many different accommodations for large groups. We have enough lodging from hotels to houses and beach condos to accommodate your bachelorette party or girls' weekend trip. Depending on the number of girlfriends at your party, you can decide whether you want a private space or prefer to share rooms. Some of our best lodging options include:

Hotels and Resorts - We even have all-inclusive beach resorts featuring on-site dining, valet parking, entertainment, and other great amenities.

Beach Condos – Find a trendy beachside property in your preferred part of town. Many condos are pet-friendly and feature pools, kitchens, tennis courts, beach access, and more.

Beach houses & vacation homes – If privacy and space are your priority, renting a house is the way to go. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have several property management companies and individual homeowners that rent out houses of all sizes.

What To Pack

Check out our what to pack list to ensure you are ready for your beach vacation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Several local companies rent chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys. Many will even set up and take down the equipment for you, so all you have to do is enjoy a day by the water. 

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Beach Trip FAQs

If you’re visiting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for the first time, you may have several questions about the area, and we have answers! Before you travel to our sandy shores, look at these frequently asked questions about vacationing on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

FAQs, just for you.