Dawn's Guidebook
Food scene
Great food and courteous staff; walk through the shops while you wait and enjoy Matt’s Ice Cream for dessert!
82 locals recommend
Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyGreat food and courteous staff; walk through the shops while you wait and enjoy Matt’s Ice Cream for dessert!
Matt's Ice Cream
701 Gulf Shores PkwyGreat ice cream!
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveGreat family fun!
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardLocal seafood restaurant with a great view! Dog friendly
GTs On The Bay
26189 Canal RoadGreat food with relaxing Bay views!
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
601 W Beach BlvdCrico's Pizza & Subs
309 Gulf Shores PkwyGreat pizza after long day at the beach!
Sunliner Diner
100 E 2nd AveCosmo's Restaurant & Bar
25753 Canal RdSea N Suds
405 E Beach BlvdSightseeing
Dolphin Cruises Aboard the Cold Mil Fleet
5749 Bay La Launch AveShopping
The Wharf
23101 Canal RdShopping
Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StFamily fun
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
3201 Gulf Shores PkwyOWA Entertainment Destination
101 South Owa BoulevardDining, shopping, arcade, Tropic Falls water park
Gulf State Park - Florida Point
28 miles of walking trails!
Dog fun
Gulf Shores Dog Park
308 Clubhouse DrThe bayside area of beach of Fort Morgan Historic Site in Gulf Shores is dog friendly. The beach is located just past the ferry to Dauphin Island and before the entrance to the fort.
93 locals recommend
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
110 AL-180The bayside area of beach of Fort Morgan Historic Site in Gulf Shores is dog friendly. The beach is located just past the ferry to Dauphin Island and before the entrance to the fort.
Gulf State Park is a dog-friendly park in Gulf Shores featuring 25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park as long as the dog is on a leash.
20115 State Park Rd
20115 State Park RoadGulf State Park is a dog-friendly park in Gulf Shores featuring 25 miles of paved trails for walking or biking. Dogs are welcome in most areas of the park as long as the dog is on a leash.
The Dog Pond at Gulf State Park sits on the shores of Lake Shelby and offers your pup waterfront views and a host of amenities. There are plenty of obstacles for agility training, communal toys like tennis balls and hoops, and an exercise course that includes jumps, weaves, tunnels and more.
The Dog Pond at Lake Shelby
The Dog Pond at Gulf State Park sits on the shores of Lake Shelby and offers your pup waterfront views and a host of amenities. There are plenty of obstacles for agility training, communal toys like tennis balls and hoops, and an exercise course that includes jumps, weaves, tunnels and more.
Unleashed Dog Park City of Orange Beach
27920 Canal RdMisc
Beach'n Buggy's Wheelchair Rental and Sales
City advice
Book before you go
Restaurant wait times
Most restaurants will have a 1-2 hour wait during peak summer season. Sometimes the wait is better if you go to,eat dinner earlier, around 4:30-5pm.
Don't miss
Beach safety
Go to this site for daily beach flag information: https://www.gulfshores.com/beach-water-activities/beaches/beach-flag-warning-system/