If it is privacy, pure and natural, that you seek, Fort Morgan is the beach for you. Beautiful beaches
provide fun and unspoiled vistas. The land of Fort Morgan is so pristine, you can imagine being the first
to discover it. Nature preserves afford safe haven for wildlife and a birder’s paradise. The stars crowd
the night sky in a spectacular display. Civil War-era monuments offer the chance to reflection our not-too-
distant past. For those in a more active mood, championship golf course await. And great restaurants
invite you to sample the local culinary treasures.
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provide fun and unspoiled vistas. The land of Fort Morgan is so pristine, you can imagine being the first
to discover it. Nature preserves afford safe haven for wildlife and a birder’s paradise. The stars crowd
the night sky in a spectacular display. Civil War-era monuments offer the chance to reflection our not-too-
distant past. For those in a more active mood, championship golf course await. And great restaurants
invite you to sample the local culinary treasures.
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Dolphin Encounters
Sun Ray Cruises
4170 Spinnaker Dr. #12231
4159 Country Road 6
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 967-8672
Website: www.sunraycruises.com
Email: lindasundancer@mindspring.com
Dolphin watch/encounters, Birthday Party, Nature and
wildlife viewing, Anniversary Party, Restaurant Sampling,
Sunset cruises, Ash-Spreading ceremony, Private wedding,
Cruise for fun in the sun.
Glass Botton Dolphin Cruises
1129 Gulf Shores Pkwy (down under Dive Shop)
Gulf Shores, Al
(251) 968-4386
http://www.dolphinsdownunder.net
Deep Fishing
Necessity Charters
26624 Martinique Drive
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-4039
Toll Free: (800) 295-4295
Website: www.necessitysportsfishing.com
Email: fishnec1@mchsi.com
The "Necessity" has every amenity for serious off shore
fishing. We hold eight world records. Captain Ben is current
state record holder of cobia. Located at SanRoc Cay Marina.
Intimidator Sportfishing Inc.
PO Box 1543
27075 Marina Road
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 747-2872
Website: www.fishorangebeach.com
Email: intimidatorcharters@yahoo.com
2001 Model 65' Custom sportfisher. Full day and overnight
trips a specialty. We have a
professional and courteous crew. Located at Orange
Beach Marina.
Good Times Two Charters
Post Office Box 1502
5580 Bear Point Avenue
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-3733
Toll Free: (877) 783-3474
Website: www.alabamadeepseafishing.com
Email: jmurphy@gulftel.com
Our customer is always number one with us! We offer
quality and service. Join us and we know you will return
often. Located at Hudson Marina.
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Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club
PO Box 1069
20 Peninsula Boulevard
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-8009
Toll Free: (800) 391-8009
Website: www.peninsulagolfclub.com
Email: peninsula@honoursgolf.com
Located five miles west of Hwy 59 on Hwy 180. 27-hole
championship course. Public welcome. Golf Digest four-
star rated. Course Length: Gold 7,026 yards; blue 6,494
yards; white 5,799 yards; red 5,072 yards
Gulf State Park Golf Course
20115 State Highway 135
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-4653
18 holes. Course Length: Blue 6,563 yards, white 6,171
yards, red 5,310 yards. Gulf State Park is a championship
layout designed by Earl Stone. Full service Pro Shop and
Snack Bar.
Kiva Dunes
815 Plantation Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 540-7000
Toll Free: (888) TEE-KIVA
Website: www.kivadunes.com
Email: kivadunes@gulftel.com
Course Length: Gold Tees: 7,092 yards; blue 6,464 yards;
white 5,849 yards; red 5,006 yards.
Beaches
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach/Fort Morgan
12295 State Hwy. 180
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 540-7720
Refuge has 4-5 miles of hiking trails and beach access. Open from
sunrise to sunset. Office hours: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
Please check with the refuge office for updated post-hurricane status
of trails and beaches
Want to commune with Mother Nature? Then take a
hike…down Pine Beach Trail. Put the top down and enjoy
the drive about ten miles down Highway 180. The trail
meanders two miles through an enchanted forest of
palmettos, live oaks and Spanish moss - past Gator Lake
and Little Lagoon - to a spectacular ridge of dunes and a
pristine, all-natural beach. Along the way, you'll see an
astounding variety of birds and other wildlife. Don't feel like
walking? You can park along Mobile Street for easy beach
access without the exercise.
History
Forget the history books and the classroom chalkboards,
experience history first-hand along Alabama’s beautiful
Gulf Coast. At the Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum,
delve into the past with exhibits focussing on early
explorations and settlements of Native American tribes and
Spanish explorers.
Later...sidle up to a uniform-wearing re-enactor and listen
closely as you explore the grounds of historic Fort Morgan.
Guides and enactors will explain how the Spanish used
Fort Morgan in the 1500s, then rebuilt it in the early 1800s
as protection against Native Americans. Standing atop the
fort with a view of the once-embattled bay, visitors today can
imagine the summer of 1864 when Confederate and Union
naval forces fought for control of the harbor entrance. You
may even hear the echo of Admiral David Farragut’s
immortal words, "Damn the torpedoes; full speed ahead!"
Eight miles across the bay on Dauphin Island, more history
was written at Fort Gaines, which also battled—and was
overtaken by—the Union. A ferry shuttles across the bay
during the day, linking the two fortresses once joined in a
common cause.
Rich in fun, rich in beauty...rich in history, we invite you to
learn more about our area and enjoy the living history we
treasure.
What: Fort Morgan
Where: 22 miles west of Gulf Shores on State Highway 180
West
When: Grounds and fort open 8-7 June through September;
8-5 October through February and 8-6 March through May.
The museum is open weekdays 8-5, and Saturday and
Sunday 9-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year’s Day.
Cost: $5 adults, $3 children 6-12, free to younger children
Facilities: Picnic tables, seasonal concession stand,
restrooms,
More: Living history program is conducted daily during the
summer. Candlelight fort tours are Tuesday evenings in the
summer. Civil War reenactments are staged every five
years during the first weekend in August.
Information: 251-540-7125
What: Mobile Bay Ferry
When: Ferry typically departs every 90 minutes, but
schedules vary. It’s best to call first. Dauphin Island’s first
run is at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 6:30 p.m.; The ferry from
Ft. Morgan runs 8:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Cost: walk-on, one-way: $2 per person; walk-on round-trip:
$3 per person; car, one-way: $15; car, round-trip: $23;
motor home, one-way: $25
Information: 251-540-7787
What: Gulf Shores Museum
When: Open Tuesday - Friday 10-noon and 1-5:00 p.m. and
10-2 on Saturdays
Cost: Free
More: Explore the coastal past of fishing and hurricanes as
you enjoy a diversity of other attention-grabbing exhibits.
Make time to take a stroll in the outdoor garden and enjoy
the resident birds and butterflies.
Information: 251-967-4733
What: Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
When: Open Tuesday – Friday 9-11:30, 12-4 p.m. and
Saturday 9-2 p.m.
Cost: Free
More: This former church and school is now the home for
numerous historic seagoing and Indian artifacts. Take
pleasure as you learn from the visual portrait it paints of our
coastal heritage.
Things to do in Gulf Shores/Fort Morgan
ATTRACTIONS FOR THE FAMILY
Bart Rockett Magic
Post Office Drawer 458
21055 Mildred Casey Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-7576
Website: www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/saltwater/
Email: amrdgs@gulftel.com
The center conducts studies and research that enhance our
understanding of the life history of red snapper, various finfish
and shrimp.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
1204 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-5731
Website: www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com
Email: pattihall@alabamagulfcoastzoo.com
Explore the natural habitats of more than 250 animals. Elevated
viewing decks offer close-up viewing of everything from alligators
to giraffes, plus Reptile House, Aviary, Petting Zoo, Gift Shop,
Concessions, shaded picnic area.
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Post Office Box 1968
65 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36633
(251) 208-6883
Toll Free: (877) 625-4FUN
Website: www.exploreum.net
Email: slipscomb@exploreum.net
Hands-on, interactive science adventure for all ages! With
permanent exhibits, traveling exhibits from major science
centers and the IMAX Dome experience, it's a playground for the
mind!
Cobb Pinnacle 14 Theatres
3780 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 923-0785
Website: www.cobbtheatres.com
Email: pinnacle14@cobbtheatres.com
Fourteen auditoriums with wall to wall screens. True stadium
seating and Dolby digital surround sound. Full service
concession.
The Estuarium at The Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-7500
Website: estuarium.disl.org
Open daily. Admission charged and group rates available.
Handicapped accessible. Visual displays and interactive
exhibits highlight Mobile's estuary system. All ages welcome!
Pirates Island Adventure Golf
Post Office Box 2490
3201 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4653
Website: www.piratesislandgolf.com
Email: stricks@gulftel.com
Two 18-hole courses among waterfalls, caves, tropical plants, a
pirate ship and sea fog.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Bradford Blvd Ste B
1750 Bradford Blvd
NAS Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 453-2389
Toll Free: (800) 327-5002
Website: www.naval-air.org
Naval Aviation transcends both time and space, from wood and
fabric biplanes, to the frontiers of space. The Museum captures
Naval Aviation's heritage and brings its story of challenge,
ingenuity, and courage to you!
The Track Recreation Center
3200 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8111
Website: www.gulfshorestrack.com
Email: info@gulfshorestrack.com
Go-karts, bumper boats, Kids Kountry, arcade, mini-golf,
skycoaster, and refreshment center.
Waterville USA
Post Office Box 1017
906 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 948-2106
Website: www.watervilleusa.com
Email: wville@gulftel.com
101 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-7500
Website: estuarium.disl.org
Open daily. Admission charged and group rates available.
Handicapped accessible. Visual displays and interactive
exhibits highlight Mobile's estuary system. All ages welcome!
Pirates Island Adventure Golf
Post Office Box 2490
3201 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 968-4653
Website: www.piratesislandgolf.com
Email: stricks@gulftel.com
Two 18-hole courses among waterfalls, caves, tropical plants, a
pirate ship and sea fog.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
1750 Bradford Blvd Ste B
1750 Bradford Blvd
NAS Pensacola, FL 32508
(850) 453-2389
Toll Free: (800) 327-5002
Website: www.naval-air.org
Naval Aviation transcends both time and space, from wood and
fabric biplanes, to the frontiers of space. The Museum captures
Naval Aviation's heritage and brings its story of challenge,
ingenuity, and courage to you!
The Track Recreation Center
3200 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-8111
Website: www.gulfshorestrack.com
Email: info@gulfshorestrack.com
Go-karts, bumper boats, Kids Kountry, arcade, mini-golf,
skycoaster, and refreshment center.
Waterville USA
Post Office Box 1017
906 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 948-2106
Website: www.watervilleusa.com
Email: wville@gulftel.com
SHOPPING
Tanger Outlet Center
2601 S. McKenzie
Suite RC-1
Foley, AL 36535-3431
(251) 943-9303
Website: www.tangeroutlet.com
Email: mhwarner@tangeroutlet.com
Discover the best brand names and guaranteed low prices at over
120 outlet stores including Gap Outlet, Polo, Banana Republic,
Tommy Hilfiger and more!
SPA
Nou'Veau A La Plage Salon & Day Spa
PO Box 85
3501 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
(251) 948-2091
Website: www.nouveaudayspa.com
Email: nouveaudayspa@excite.com
Whether it's a rejuvenating collagen facial, slimming body
treatment, luxurious milk pedicure, or an entire makeover, we
promise to renew your mind, body, and spirit!
The Spa at the Beach Club
453 Beach Club Trail
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 224-2772
Website: www.beachclubal.com
Email: spa@beachclubal.com
Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Seven days a week
Spa of Eden & Fig Leaf Boutique
117 8th Avenue W.
809 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-3336
Website: www.spaofeden.com
Full-service spa & salon. Boutique-upscale returns, plants and
local art
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