Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Blog

Looking for some insider information to help you plan your next vacation on Alabama’s white-sand beaches? We’ve got all that and more! Read our blog to discover the best places to eat, shop, and play, as well as vacation planning hacks and tips. 

Spring Sports Just Around The Corner! Seaglass Available!

Ready for Spring Sports!! Baseball Teams Welcome at Orange Beach Villa~Seaglass! Minutes from Orange Beach Sport Plex and the entertainment district of The Wharf! Seaglass is a 3 bedroom 2 bath and a Pet Friendly unit that sleeps 8! Give us a call at 251-948-4427Read more
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Sports Teams
Shrimp Festival Live Music

Top 2023 Events You Don't Want to Miss

With miles of gorgeous shoreline, world-class attractions, and endless activities for all, a trip to Alabama’s beaches is an event in itself. But we don’t expect you to find all the fun on your own–in fact, our area hosts some amazing events that keep the...Read more
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Gulf Shores Events
Orange Beach Events
Calendar of Events
Best Beach Events
2023 Events on Alabama's Beaches
FamilySpring Break

5 Tips for Planning the Best Spring Break in Gulf Shores

As spring descends on our beautiful shores, families will be flocking to Alabama’s beaches for a blissful spring break escape. It’s one of the most popular times to visit, as warming weather and closed classrooms invite us all to indulge in some saltwater therapy. If...Read more
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Spring Break in Gulf Shores
Plan Your Spring Break Vacation
Gulf Shores Vacation Planning Tips
Family Spring Break Beach Vacation
Mardi Gras Events

The Magic of Mardi Gras on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Colorful floats, glittering beads, revelrous music and flying moon-pies – this is the magic of Mardi Gras on the Alabama Gulf Coast. This iconic holiday rolls around each year in February or March, flooding our streets with boisterous fun for the whole family. Mardi Gras...Read more
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Mardi Gras Parades
Winter Events

New Year, New You: a Winter Wellness Visit to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, we know a focus on wellness is the best way to welcome in a happy new year. After all, there’s no better first step than one that sinks your toes into sugar-white sand! And with tons of local opportunities...Read more
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Winter Beach Vacation
Winter Wellness on Alabama's Beaches
Orange Beach Golf

Top Winter Activities on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Believe it or not, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a true winter wonderland – but not for the reasons you may think. Instead of snowy slopes we have sugar-white sand, which is useless for skiing but perfect for building a festive holiday sandman. We know...Read more
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Winter in Orange Beach
Winter Activities on the Alabama Gulf Coast
New Years 2023

How to Spend New Year's Eve on Alabama's Beaches

How do you start a new year off on the right foot? By sinking them into miles of sugar-white sand, of course! There’s no better place to kick off a new year than on Alabama’s beautiful beaches. You can bask in the sun, catch a...Read more
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New Year's Eve Events
Winter Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
How to celebrate New Year's Eve at the beach
AVR Coastal Christmas

Experience a Coastal Christmas in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

If you’re looking for a different kind of holiday magic, consider spending your Christmas on the Alabama Gulf Coast. You’re sure to feel merry on a white sand holiday, where the weather is warm and Santa flies his sleigh through bright, sunny skies. Around here,...Read more
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Coastal Christmas in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Holidays on Alabama Gulf Coast
Beach Thanksgiving

The Perfect Thanksgiving on Alabama's Beaches

If you want to feel truly grateful this year, trade the holiday hassles for a beachfront Thanksgiving on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The whole family will give thanks for our fantastic weather and white-sand beaches, which are blissfully free of crowds this time of year...Read more
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Beach Thanksgiving
Fall Beach Vacation

5 Top Fall Attractions in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

There’s no bad time to visit Alabama’s beaches. Of course, some seasons shine brighter than others on the Gulf Coast – and we aren’t talking about the blue skies of summer. We’re talking about fall. With its mild temperatures and bright, cloudless days, fall is...Read more
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Fall Beach Vacation
Fall Events
Things to do

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