Alabama’s Beaches

26 08, 2020

The Gulf Shores Public Beach is accessible for everyone

By |2020-08-19T18:48:52+00:00August 26th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Gulf Shores Public Beach wheelchair accessible mats For someone with mobility difficulties, the beautiful white-sand beaches in Gulf Shores used to be difficult to access. A specialty wheelchair was needed or other measures had to be taken to get a little closer to the water. That all changed on January 24, 2018, when the City of Gulf Shores installed their first Access Mat on the east side of the public beach. A few months later, another mat was installed on the west side of the public [...]

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22 07, 2020

Alabama Coastal Foundation

By |2020-07-14T17:32:04+00:00July 22nd, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Do you ever wonder what you can do to help protect Alabama’s beautiful coastal environment? The Alabama Coastal Foundation is a good place to start. The foundation’s mission is to improve and protect Alabama’s coastal environment through cooperation, education and participation.   Economic growth in Coastal Alabama can have an impact on the environment. The ACF, by encouraging responsible citizen actions and offering opportunities to individuals, works to create a healthy balance between preserving the environment and the coastal way of life. ACF’s reliable, well-researched data [...]

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15 07, 2020

Protect the fragile dunes by following the boardwalk to the beach

By |2020-07-14T17:27:01+00:00July 15th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

When you arrive at the beach, excitement takes over and you want to get to the water as quickly as possible. But, wait! How are you going to get there? Chances are, your vacation rental has a wooden path just for this purpose. That iconic boardwalk is more than an easy way to get to the beach. It’s also the protector of the beach dunes.    The beach dunes along our sandy shores provide habitat for the diverse wildlife of the [...]

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8 07, 2020

Skip the burn at the beach this summer

By |2020-07-14T17:21:50+00:00July 8th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

The greatest attraction for visitors to our coast is the sugar-white sand on our beaches. But did you know that the beautiful white sand reflects the sun and puts you in more danger of over-exposure and a serious sunburn? Throw in that glorious gulf breeze and the chances for a burn go even higher!   Are you aware of how to protect yourself and still enjoy the great coastal outdoors? First and foremost, a good sunscreen applied often, according to directions, is the best protection against sunburn. [...]

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1 07, 2020

Five things you shouldn’t bring on your beach trip

By |2020-07-14T17:15:45+00:00July 1st, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

We’ve all seen those endless lists of what to take on your beach vacation. We’re going to be a little different and give you a list of what not to bring on your Alabama beach trip.    Each year, more than 5 million travelers visit our beautiful beaches. We want our beaches to stay the same for the next 5 million and the next after that, and so on. Our Leave Only Footprints program is all about our beaches and wildlife in Coastal Alabama, and we want you to [...]

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24 06, 2020

Tips for building the best sandcastle

By |2020-06-17T14:54:16+00:00June 24th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

A castle built of sand is not meant to last, but the memories you make building one with your family will last forever.   Sandcastles are so much fun to build! It can be as simple as a bucket of sand turned upside-down, or as complicated as a detailed castle with turrets and spires. Whichever kind of castle suits you, we have some tips for building your masterpiece.    First, you will need simple tools. You probably have these at home, but you can also purchase fun sandcastle building kits [...]

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10 06, 2020

Leave no trace during Great Outdoors Month

By |2020-06-17T14:42:37+00:00June 10th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

June has been named Great Outdoors Month, creating a monthlong celebration of the outdoors. It was designated to encourage everyone to “embrace the outdoor spirit of America and head outside into the natural world.” Here on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast, we’re jumping in with both feet.     There are many ways to celebrate the great outdoors, even if it’s simply taking a walk at a nearby park. One of the best places to do this is the white-sand beach of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Each year, our 32-mile Gulf of Mexico coastline entertains more than 5 million visitors from [...]

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25 03, 2020

Best Photo Locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

By |2020-02-27T18:23:11+00:00March 25th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Interested in an Instagram-friendly location across the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama? You’ll find a wealth of such! The Hangout (at the end of Hwy. 59) is one of the ideal spots. Pose in front of the bigger-than-life shaka sign or in a huge Adirondack chair or the Hangout bus. Find your favorite Pez on the Hangout DJ booth or head to the ever-amazing wish wall. But of course, best of all is the emerald green Gulf [...]

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11 03, 2020

How to Be Green, Clean and Considerate this Spring Break

By |2020-02-27T18:15:47+00:00March 11th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

After a long, cold and often wet winter, spring is always a welcome sight. It’s the perfect time to go to the beach to sunbathe and play on the water’s edge. Even though this can be a time of fun, it’s important to be considerate of others and to clean up after yourself. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores public beaches have trash receptacles located on the beach for any garbage you need to dispose of. It’s strongly suggested to carry [...]

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20 12, 2019

Leave what you find when exploring the shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast

By |2019-11-12T13:38:09+00:00December 20th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

The Alabama Gulf Coast is a wonder. The endless blue skies, emerald water that gently laps on the sugar-white sands, the smell of fresh salt air and the shells you find scattered along your path. All wonders. All part of our natural environment. It’s easy to want to take home a treasure from the beach. A symbol of the memory of the day spent on the Alabama shores. But we want future generations to continue to enjoy the shores, soak [...]

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