Orange Beach Welcome Center

08/19/2024

Happy World Photography Day! 📷 Celebrate by visiting these picturesque locations along Alabama’s Beaches ➡️ https://albeaches.co/Picture-Perfect-Spots

08/15/2024

Did you know that August is National Golf Month? 🏌️⛳ Check out these great golf courses in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach and plan your tee time today! ➡️https://albeaches.co/Golfing

08/13/2024

When is your favorite time to travel to Alabama’s Beaches? 🏖

08/07/2024

Don’t forget – sea turtle nesting happens on our beaches until October each year. Do our endangered friends a favor and follow these helpful tips ➡️

🏖️Fill your holes in the sand
💡Use red-light covers on your flashlights
👣Leave only footprints – take all your belongings and trash with you
🐢Stay back at least 30 feet if you see a turtle nesting

✨DYK: Our visitor centers even have sea turtle nest displays so you can view them up-close & personal without disturbing the nests on the beach!

https://albeaches.co/Sea-Turtle-Nesting

08/04/2024

Today is National Friendship Day! 👫Tag the besties you want to visit Alabama’s Beaches with in the comments below! ⬇️

08/02/2024

Let us help you plan your vacation! ☀️From our vacation guide chock full of helpful information, to brochures on various local topics and activities, we have you covered! ⛱️ Request these guides online and start planning today. ➡️ https://albeaches.co/Guide-Request

07/30/2024

Are you ready to get the beach right to your inbox? 📧

When you sign up to receive our e-newsletter, eTidings, you’ll get all the latest news about your favorite beach delivered monthly to your inbox! Stay informed about upcoming events, new activities and attractions, special offers and more.

Subscribe here ➡️https://albeaches.co/eTidings-subscribe

07/29/2024

While our beaches are beautiful, there’s so much more to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and our surrounding communities than the white sand and emerald waters. ☀️

From amusement parks, zoos, art and shopping to nightlife, golfing, fishing, and various water activities, there is so much to do on Alabama’s Beaches. Learn more here ➡️https://albeaches.co/ThingsToDo

07/26/2024

If you’re ready for some family vacation fun, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are ready for you. Families with kids of all ages love to spend time here! ☀️

Alabama's Gulf Coast has beaches with miles of sugar white sand, clean waves lapping, and coastal breezes in the air. Check out our website for helpful planning tips and vacation itineraries ➡️https://albeaches.co/FamilyVacations

✨You can also contact our friendly welcome center staff for more assistance while planning! Our vacation specialists are available by phone, text and email. You can reach them at 800-745-SAND (7263) or [email protected].

07/23/2024

From May through October, the local organization Share the Beach volunteers to patrol the beaches to mark and monitor endangered sea turtle nests! Help do your part by doing the following:

🐢Keeping the beaches CLEAN, DARK and FLAT
🐢If you see a sea turtle on the beach, STAY BACK at least 30 feet, STAY LOW, and STAY QUIET
🐢Do not shine lights at the turtle or attempt to get photos using a flash
🐢Call the Share the Beach hotline to report! (866)SEA-TURTLE

Learn more about this organization and other helpful tips online ➡️ https://albeaches.co/ShareTheBeach

07/18/2024

July 4th may have passed, but summer is still in full swing here on Alabama Beaches! Start planning for Labor Day now, and book your holiday weekend right on our website 🌊

Explore lodging options here ➡️ https://albeaches.co/BookYourVacation

07/15/2024

DYK: Both of our welcome centers offer special accommodations for those with sensory issues, such as headphones, a quiet place to reset, and fidget spinners. Communication cards and a dry-erase board are also available to help our vacation specialists better communicate with everyone who walks through our doors.

🧡We look forward to helping you and your loved ones! https://albeaches.co/GSOBWelcomeCenters

Official Welcome Center of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism

07/13/2024

📣 Help us spread the word!

Tacky Jacks Grill & Tavern - Orange Beach is partnering with Sand Castle University for Art al Fresco on July 23 at 11 am! Come learn how to make sand castles from a professional sand sculptor. 🏰

This class -- part of their Summer of Fun -- is FUN for the whole family! 💙

✨ RSVP is required. There is a $20 fee to attend this class and includes a $10 gift card. Learn more and RSVP here ➡️ https://tacky-jacks.myshopify.com/pages/summer-of-fun

07/12/2024

Summer time on Alabama’s Beaches means daily live music and fun events all season long!

🗓️Check out our events calendar to see what is happening each day throughout the summer in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach ➡️ https://albeaches.co/summer-events

Stop into our welcome centers and ask our friendly staff what their favorite events & activities are!

07/09/2024

What is your favorite thing to do at the beach when visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast? 🏖️

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! We hope you have a safe & happy holiday weekend.

Our welcome centers are open today, and our friendly staff is here ready to help you! ❤️💙🤍

07/01/2024

July is National Ice Cream Month! 🍦What is better than a delicious ice cream after a trip to the beach?

Check out the many ice cream shops around the area to satiate your sweet tooth and cool you down! From gelato to yogurt, sundaes to banana splits, specialty milkshakes to rolled ice cream and everything in between, you’ll find it all on Alabama’s Gulf Coast ➡️ https://albeaches.co/IceCream

06/28/2024

Dining along Alabama’s beaches is unbeatable. 🍽️ From freshly caught seafood and exquisite desserts to delicious coastal cocktails, the food scene at the beach is incredible.🍹

However, the food isn't the only reason to dine here. Many of our local restaurants offer unbelievably picturesque atmospheres. 🤳 Explore these Instagram-worthy Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants for your next post ➡️https://albeaches.co/Instagrammable-Restaurants

06/20/2024

It’s officially SUMMER!☀️If you haven’t booked your summer vacation to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach yet, now’s the time. And our website makes it even easier! 🏖️

Whatever your vacation style, you can use our website to book your dream rental. When you book with us, you're booking directly with local property managers. https://albeaches.co/Book-Now

If you have any questions before your stay, you can contact our friendly welcome center staff by phone, text and email. You can reach them at 800-745-SAND (7263) or [email protected]!

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there! 💙

Want to give Dad a Father's Day to remember? It's easy when you're in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Just think about all the fun things to do on Alabama's white-sand beaches. Here’s some ideas to help you get started ➡️https://albeaches.co/FathersDay

06/14/2024

When visiting Alabama’s Beaches, remember to share the beach with our endangered friends – the sea turtles! These beautiful creatures nest on our beaches from May to October each year. 🐢

You can do things like avoiding bright lights that may disorient the hatchlings.💡 Stop by one of our welcome centers to get stickers to cover your phone flashlight or hand-held flashlight to help avoid confusing the turtles that are nesting at night. 🌊

Learn more here ➡️https://albeaches.co/Sea-Turtles

Official Welcome Center of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism

06/11/2024

What’s your favorite summer event to attend in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach?

06/06/2024

You’ve been dreaming of a beautiful, sunny day with your toes in the sand since you planned your vacation to Alabama’s beaches. And then you get to the beach just in time for the rain to start. 🌧️

No need to worry! There are plenty of exciting indoor activities and attractions to keep you entertained. ✨ https://albeaches.co/RainyDay

Want even more suggestions? Stop by one of our welcome centers for more ideas on how to add some sunshine to your trip. ☀️

06/03/2024

Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month? Gulf Shores & Orange Beach are the perfect destinations for an outdoor adventure!

Discover everything there is to do outdoors on Alabama’s Beaches here ➡️ https://albeaches.co/OutdoorActivities

06/01/2024

It’s National Trail Day! 🌿🚶‍♂️

Did you know that The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park was once again named Best Recreational Trail in the country by USA Today? Come see why it’s the best for yourself, and celebrate the holiday in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach! https://albeaches.co/BackcountryTrail

05/30/2024

What’s your favorite way to spend the Summer on Alabama’s Beaches?

05/27/2024

Have a safe and fun Memorial Day! Our Welcome Centers are open normal business hours today, and we are happy to answer any questions and help you create lifelong memories on Alabama’s Beaches. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2024

One of the top advantages of renting a beach house or condo in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is the convenience of a fully-equipped kitchen, making it easy and inexpensive to whip up some great meals while you're on your vacation. 🧑‍🍳

Check out our blog for some beach rental cooking tips! In addition, our Welcome Center staff can help you find the best grocery stores, seafood markets, grocery delivery services… and even restaurants if cooking isn’t for you 😉 https://albeaches.co/CondoCooking

05/20/2024

Help keep Alabama's Beaches pristine and natural resources plentiful for future generations to enjoy by practicing responsible tourism when vacationing. 🫶 Visit our website to learn more about what we do to protect & maintain and how you can help during your vacation! Our friendly Welcome Center staff is also available to answer any questions about responsible tourism, from the Leave Only Footprints initiative to ecotourism. https://albeaches.co/ProtectOurBeaches

Official Welcome Center of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism

05/17/2024

Did you know that May is National Bike Month? 🚲 Biking is a favorite activity for both locals and visitors here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach all year long. Alabama’s Beaches offer plenty of amazing trails and paths for bikers to explore the area. Check them out on our website or ask our awesome Welcome Center staff for more information! https://albeaches.co/3vLM2KY