Orange Beach

25 03, 2021

Think clean and green on your beach visit this spring

By |2021-03-24T17:37:45+00:00March 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Keeping Alabama’s coast clean is important for people and the environment. It’s also something everyone can do. The principles and beach rules of our Leave Only Footprints program ensure our environment is taken care of today and for future generations. With more than 5 million visitors to our beaches each year, it takes everyone’s cooperation to keep the coast clean and beautiful. What can you do to help? We’re glad you asked. Vegetation roots hold the dune system together. Avoid walking [...]

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11 03, 2021

Tips for a fun spring break in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

By |2021-03-24T17:15:39+00:00March 11th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Are you ready for spring break? After a crazy year and cold winter, we’re all ready to get out and bask in the sunshine and white sand in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Following the Leave Only Footprints program is the way to make sure future generations will enjoy the same beautiful beaches we do today. As you plan your spring break trip, please become familiar with the following tips and guidelines to ensure the beach experience is pleasant for [...]

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4 03, 2021

Orange Beach Festival of Art scheduled for March 13-14

By |2021-03-24T17:11:10+00:00March 4th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The 2021 festival season is about to take off in Coastal Alabama! Leading the way is the 47th Orange Beach Festival of Art on March 13 and 14. This free festival is considered the island’s first rite of spring. More than 100 artists will be onsite at the Coastal Arts Center, exhibiting and selling their wares in a variety of media during the two-day event. In addition to the impressive visual arts, you’ll experience wonderful performance arts of all kinds [...]

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25 02, 2021

Leave Only Footprints and found treasures

By |2021-02-11T17:17:33+00:00February 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The wonders of nature are all around us. During a stroll on the beach, you may find a treasure trove of shells in one location. A little farther down the beach, a stack of driftwood might have been left by the last high tide. You may even find a hermit crab taking up residence in a shell.   All of these coastal treasures are fascinating and seem like good souvenirs of a beach vacation. But if it belongs to the beach, it should stay on the beach.   That pile of shells [...]

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18 02, 2021

3 reasons to not feed the seagulls

By |2021-02-11T17:13:35+00:00February 18th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Coastal Alabama is rich with beautiful scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The smell of salt water, the sounds of the gulls and the waves, and the sugar-white sand are all a part of the beach experience. To keep our beaches and coastal area healthy and inviting, we ask our visitors to help by following the Leave Only Footprints program.  Respecting the area’s wildlife is another way to make sure the coast is a fun place to visit. The seagulls may look friendly, but [...]

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4 02, 2021

Be considerate of others during your stay at the beach

By |2021-02-11T16:56:13+00:00February 4th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Sparkling water, beautiful white-sand beaches, a plethora of restaurants, and what we like to call Southern hospitality are givens when you visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. How do we keep it this way? The Leave Only Footprints program helps keep our environment beautiful, and the people - locals and guests - are responsible for keeping it friendly.    You know not to litter and how to take out what you bring in. You know all about recycling. You know where to walk and where not to walk on our [...]

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27 01, 2021

Five reasons to visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in the winter

By |2021-01-11T21:31:53+00:00January 27th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Taking a beach break in the winter is fun! A few days at the coast after the hectic holidays might be the best way to ward off the winter doldrums. Take advantage of off-season rental rates – your Gulf Shores and Orange Beach getaway is waiting.    Need convincing? We have five good reasons to visit during the winter:   A laid-back atmosphere – We’re always relaxed on Alabama’s coast, but in the winter the pace is even more so.   Free parking – The public beaches in Gulf Shores do not require a parking fee December through February.   [...]

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16 09, 2020

Purple is an important color in the Beach Flag Warning System

By |2020-09-23T16:17:00+00:00September 16th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

There are many things to be aware of when you’re enjoying a day playing and swimming at the beach. If you take precautions with sunscreen and water safety, observe the warning flags, and practice the Leave Only Footprints program, a fun day at the beach will remain fun!   Those familiar with the Alabama Beach Warning Flag System probably know what the green, yellow and red flags indicate. But do you know what the purple flag means? The purple flag is flown when dangerous marine life [...]

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20 11, 2019

Escape Noise Pollution with a Trip to the Beach

By |2019-10-25T09:45:53+00:00November 20th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

Noise pollution. Did you know it may be harmful to your health? Or why it is beneficial to take a break from it, such as with a beach break? Let’s break it down. Noise pollution is the presence of excessive and disturbing noise from machines, transportation systems, aircrafts, trains, vehicles, machinery, construction and more. It’s harmful to your physical and mental health - more than just annoying, it can lead to hypertension, as well as increase stress and anxiety levels. [...]

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25 06, 2019

Protecting our sand dunes in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

By |2019-06-25T23:45:37+00:00June 25th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

June is here! And it’s a great time to talk about a big question you might have: “What is with all the signs telling me to stay off those beautiful sand dunes?” Why is it a good time to talk about sand dunes? While June brings plenty of sunshine and breathtaking days at the beach, it also brings the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 through November 30. One reason it’s important to refrain from damaging [...]

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