Planning a trip to Gulf Shores for spring break in 2017? Don't get caught beer-handed on the beach this year! This past winter, the Gulf Shores City Council approved a reimplementation of 2016's alcohol ban to go into effect between March 4-April 16, 2017. So be advised Continue Reading

Here are a few recent newsworthy updates from our beautiful part of the country: - GSOB Sports Commission Run the Beach Series with former Olympian Jeff Galloway. Hats off to the GSOB Sports Commission, who has once again provided a stellar slate of activities to Continue Reading

The beautiful thing about living in a beach community is that there's always something buzzing in the wintertime. In 2017, January, February and March all offer some very exciting events. Here's a peek at just a few: Reese's Senior Bowl When: January 28 Where: Continue Reading

A stout tourism year, a comeback of national sporting events, and a fruitful Leave Only Footprints at the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s First Friday Forum are the tourism success hallmarks announced by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT). Every part of the Continue Reading

There are always fun things to do at the Gulf Shores, but the holidays are a particularly magical time of year. From the Artic Express to ice rinks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and spread the seasonal cheer.  Ice Rink at the Wharf From now until Continue Reading

Since 2007, Leave Only Footprints (LOF) has become a huge part of Alabama’s beaches. The program and its protocols work together to increase awareness and participation in green initiatives – encouraging beachgoers to only leave behind their footprints, and nothing else. Continue Reading

Most people agree that it's hard to find a bad time to visit or live on the beach. Crowds tend to stay for the summer fun and allure of the ocean, but there's always something to do in Gulf Shores. This fall will bring a host of interesting events that are great for Continue Reading

Sea turtles are one of nature's most interesting and beautiful creatures. Sadly, both of Alabama's species, the Loggerhead and Green, are categorized as endangered. Increased conservation efforts and awareness may have finally started to give these awesome animals the Continue Reading

Hands down, one of the coolest events that have taken place in Gulf Shores over the last few years is the Blue Marlin Grand Championships. 2016's contest was no different, as You Never Know! reeled in an enormous 806 lb. Blue Marlin to take the crown and a huge chunk of a Continue Reading

Consider ourselves lucky, but the toxic sludge hitting the east coast of Florida hasn't made it's way up to our little slice of paradise in Gulf Shores. In case you missed the news, a thick scum has permeated the beautiful beaches of our neighbors to the southeast in Continue Reading