What to Do During Downtime
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
A great thing about planning sports tournaments at the beach is, well, the beach. It’s spectacular, no doubt about it. But when you’re hosting a winter event, you may wonder if there are enough other things for folks to do. No worries! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are perfect destinations all year, with plenty of attractions and activities to keep your athletes and spectators entertained.
Visit Gulf State Park
One of the most popular attractions is Gulf State Park, with three miles of beaches, 28 miles of paved walking and biking trails, a fishing pier, a beach pavilion, a Nature Center, a restaurant, and more. You can even rent kayaks and paddleboards and enjoy guided Segway tours!
Hit the Greens
With mild winter temperatures, it’s a great time to get out on the golf course. Our area is home to 15 incredible courses, each with beautifully-manicured greens. This time of year is perfect for working on your golf game.
Go Fishing
Our area is home to one of the largest charter fishing fleets on the Gulf of Mexico, so there is no shortage of opportunities to reel in some impressive catches while on our shores. Choose from four, six, and overnight charter trips.
Visit The Wharf
Large groups can find plenty to keep them entertained at The Wharf, located where the Foley Beach Expressway and Canal Road meet in Orange Beach. The Wharf offers shopping galore as well as a number of dining options. Plus, there’s an arcade, movie theater, Ferris wheel and more.
Get New Gear
Need last-minute sports gear? Hit up Academy Sports + Outdoors in Foley. A premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle store, Academy offers a broad assortment of hunting, fishing and camping equipment and gear, along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel and much more.
