Area Attractions

Wild Hearts is setting sail for gulf adventures this spring and summer season on the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coasts. After a complete refit over the winter months, come board this 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran and sail the turquoise waters of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Docked at the Perdido Beach Resort, Wild Hearts can comfortably accommodate up to 49 passengers for dolphin cruises and sunset sails, as well as private cruises. Discounts are available on daily cruises for groups of 12 or more.

The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package (aka The Flora-Bama or "THE BAMA"), located on Perdido Key in Pensacola, Florida, adjacent the Alabama/Florida state line, is a world famous honky-tonk, oyster bar, beach bar, and Gulf Coast cultural landmark, touted as being America's "Last Great Roadhouse". The Flora-Bama takes its name from its location on the Florida-Alabama border line. The Flora-Bama property truly does lie in both Alabama and Florida with the bar sitting right on the line.

Whether you enjoy unique courtyard events, shopping, dining, learning, pampering, dolphin cruises, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, jet-skiing, or simply spending a day on our beautiful Gulf water… Everything you need and more is right here at SanRoc Cay!

For the biggest entertainment on the coast, look no further than The Amphitheater at The Wharf, with big acts, big sound and a big experience. This 10,000-seat, tiered venue is located at the heart of The Wharf and ensures that each guest has a great view. To make this experience bigger yet, two giant screens flank the stage so that everyone has a front-row view. Surrounded by giant pines and wetlands, The Amphitheater's background is the even bigger, natural beauty of the Gulf Coast.

Tanger features brand name and designer fashions and accessories for the entire family, jewelry, housewares and china, home décor, luggage, toys, books, compact discs, food specialties, and much, much more. You'll find entire stores filled with merchandise from your favorite brands.

Gulf State Park’s two miles of beaches greet you with plenty of white sun-kissed sand, surging surf, seagulls and sea shells, but there is more than sand and surf to sink your toes into. Inside Gulf State Park there is a championship golf course, new beach pavilion, rental cottages, tennis courts, camp sites, hiking trails, and a fishing pier that is 20-feet wide and extends 1,512 feet into the Gulf. This and much more make Gulf State Park the perfect in-state vacation or out-of-state adventure.

Seven trails among six distinct ecosystems make up more than 15 miles of the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail complex through Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama and the Gulf State Park. Explore the timeless beauty of the Butterfly Garden, the mystical Freshwater Marshes and the Coastal Hardwood Swamps. Catch a glimpse of a Bobcat on the Twin Bridges or a White Tailed Deer on Gulf Oak Ridge. View an Alligator basking in the sun and be sure to bring your camera to capture the adventure.

Waterville USA, or simply known as Waterville, is a 20-acre water and amusement park located a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Gulf Shores Parkway.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened in June 1989 as Zooland Animal Park. The zoo was founded as a private enterprise by Joey Ward of Gulf Shores. In 1991, the Ward family created the Zoo Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, and donated the 17 acres of prime real estate that makes up the zoo today. Three years later, the Ward family and the Erie Meyer Foundation graciously donated an additional 13 acres, which are still undeveloped.

Two miles of beaches line Gulf State Park. Relax on white, sun-kissed sand against the surging surf. In addition to the quinessential tropical scenery, the state park offers several activities, including golf, tennis, camping, hiking and fishing. Enjoy a plethora of Gulf Shores attractions while visiting Gulf State Park.

See the undisturbed coastal barrier habitat along Alabama's coast. Bon Secour means "safe harbor" in French and describes the region's sanctuary for native flora and fauna. Here, you'll find Loggerhead, Green, and Kemp's Ridley sea turtles, along with the endangered Alabama Beach Mouse. The area provides a safe haven for these creatures, as well as an opportunity for scientists and students to study them.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opened in June 1989 as Zooland Animal Park. The zoo was founded as a private enterprise by Joey Ward of Gulf Shores. In 1991, the Ward family created the Zoo Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, and donated the 17 acres of prime real estate that makes up the zoo today. Three years later, the Ward family and the Erie Meyer Foundation graciously donated an additional 13 acres, which are still undeveloped.

Waterville USA, or simply known as Waterville, is a 20-acre water and amusement park located a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Gulf Shores Parkway.

Lost Key lies between Pensacola and Gulf Shores, putting you near both sand and city life. Redesigned by the Arnold Palmer Group in 2006, Lost Key's Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass gives you optimum grass speed and playing surface. The course is environmentally friendly as well, being the first Florida course to earn certification as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary.

Arnold Palmer decided to create his two golf courses just north of Gulf Shores, along Cotton Creek's whispering trees and babbling water. Cypress Bend boasts a 4 1/2 star rating from Golf Digest, and the 18 hole course has wide fairways and undulating greens. Cotton Creek has 4 stars from Golf Digest. The 18 hole course is spread across 7,000 yards. The course challenges rather than intimidates, and it is a delight for any golfer.

Timber Creek lies a short drive away in Daphne, Alabama, amongst a forest of Dogwoods, Magnolias, and Pines. The flowering terrain, featuring colorful leaves, makes the 27 hole course a unique experience amongst the typical coastal courses in the region.

Former US Open Champion Jerry Pate worked with Kiva's developer, Jim Edgemon, to create a course that winds around the Kiva Dunes estate. These 18 holes get you right up to the waters. Just make sure the sights don't distract you from your next stroke.

Foley's massive course features 27 holes of golfing adventure. Just a short drive from Gulf Shores, this course offers lessons, events, and good food to complement its outstanding course.

Rock Creek gives you award winning golf and southern hospitality. Southern golf architect Earl Stone designed this course for golfers of all skill levels.

Also part of Gulf Adventure Center, Lake Shelby hosts many water sports for you, your friends, and family to enjoy. The 900 acre lake has a soundtrack provided by tree frogs and cicadas. No reservations are required for their paddleboads and kayaks. On the lake, you'll witness wildlife like herons, fish, cranes, and osprey.