Scott's Gulf Shores Guidebook
Food & Drink
Local staples and options near the condo
Local staple for seafood and drinks. 5 minute walk on the beach from the condo. Great views on the beach.
88 residents recomanen
Sea N Suds
405 E Beach BlvdLocal staple for seafood and drinks. 5 minute walk on the beach from the condo. Great views on the beach.
The center of it all. Famous venue for seafood and drinks. 15 minute walk on the beach from the condo. Great beach views. Live music events as well as other events like bingo. Home of the famed Hangout Fest.
401 residents recomanen
The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdThe center of it all. Famous venue for seafood and drinks. 15 minute walk on the beach from the condo. Great beach views. Live music events as well as other events like bingo. Home of the famed Hangout Fest.
Good place for a drink on the beach with great views of the Gulf. Walking distance from the condo.
112 residents recomanen
Pink Pony Pub - World Famous Beach Bar
137 E Gulf PlGood place for a drink on the beach with great views of the Gulf. Walking distance from the condo.
Love the shrimp and key lime pie. Walking distance from condo.
44 residents recomanen
Shrimp Basket Gulf Shores
301 AL-59Love the shrimp and key lime pie. Walking distance from condo.
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
601 W Beach BlvdGreat seafood. Short drive from the condo.
Cool, little restaurant tucked away off the beaten path with excellent food. Try the cheesesteaks.
16 residents recomanen
The Sloop
103 W Canal DrCool, little restaurant tucked away off the beaten path with excellent food. Try the cheesesteaks.
When you need pizza, this is a great choice. They deliver to the condo. Get an order of Crico Sticks too.
31 residents recomanen
Crico's Pizza & Subs
309 Gulf Shores PkwyWhen you need pizza, this is a great choice. They deliver to the condo. Get an order of Crico Sticks too.
Mikee's Seafood
205 E 2nd AveGood seafood walking distance from the condo.
Another good seafood restaurant walking distance from the condo.
62 residents recomanen
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
138 W 1st AveAnother good seafood restaurant walking distance from the condo.
Great pizza, oysters, and beer nearby on the Parkway. Pro tip: try the lasagna. Live music and TVs. Does takeout.
53 residents recomanen
Papa Rocco's
101 W 6th AveGreat pizza, oysters, and beer nearby on the Parkway. Pro tip: try the lasagna. Live music and TVs. Does takeout.
Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyGood seafood option on the waterfront
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveGreat venue with live music and good food.
Local staple with great food overlooking the creek and marina.
71 residents recomanen
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
240 E 24th AveLocal staple with great food overlooking the creek and marina.
Moe's Original Bar B Que
25603 Perdido Beach BlvdExcellent BBQ. Locations in Orange Beach and Foley.
Hog Wild BBQ
911 Gulf Shores PkwyAnother good BBQ joint. Located on Gulf Shores Parkway.
New Orleans Orginal Snoballs
320 E Beach BlvdGreat snocones and muffaletta. Short walk from the condo.
Lauria's by the Beach
412 W Beach BlvdWine bar with Italian eats. Great bloody marys.
Famous for throwed rolls - check out that story. Close to OWA, so makes for a good meal after the park or shopping. No credit cards.
99 residents recomanen
Lambert's Cafe
2981 S McKenzie StFamous for throwed rolls - check out that story. Close to OWA, so makes for a good meal after the park or shopping. No credit cards.
Great spot for a date night or special occasion. Excellent food, wine selection, and live music. Make a reservation on OpenTable.
Savanna
Great spot for a date night or special occasion. Excellent food, wine selection, and live music. Make a reservation on OpenTable.
Local Favorites
Eat where the locals do
Local favorite known for Cajun gator bites, burgers and swamp soup.
60 residents recomanen
Fish River Grill
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyLocal favorite known for Cajun gator bites, burgers and swamp soup.
Kitty's Kafe
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyOutstanding, hole in the wall breakfast joint. Come hungry.
Great seafood and Cajun food in a cool, waterfront atmosphere. Po boys.
33 residents recomanen
The Flying Harpoon - Kitchen 11-1 Bar 11-2
112 Windmill Ridge RdGreat seafood and Cajun food in a cool, waterfront atmosphere. Po boys.
Great local dive with excellent food. Billiards and live music.
23 residents recomanen
The Cove Bar and Grill
131 Cove AvenueGreat local dive with excellent food. Billiards and live music.
Takeout only. Order ahead by noon (or days in advance for family-sized meals) for a high quality meal at the condo.
Brookman's Smokehouse
1544 AL-59Takeout only. Order ahead by noon (or days in advance for family-sized meals) for a high quality meal at the condo.
Things To Do
Sightseeing, activities, and entertainment for all ages and interests
Great hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking. Beautiful natural area.
180 residents recomanen
Gulf State Park
20115 State Park RoadGreat hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking. Beautiful natural area.
Awesome brewery with great beers and people in a nice venue. Family friendly.
69 residents recomanen
Big Beach Brewing
300 E 24th AveAwesome brewery with great beers and people in a nice venue. Family friendly.
Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment adjacent to theme park. Something for everybody.
9 residents recomanen
Downtown OWA
100 N OWA BlvdShopping, restaurants, and entertainment adjacent to theme park. Something for everybody.
Water park right off Gulf Shores Parkway. Good day out with kids.
204 residents recomanen
Waterville USA/Escape House
906 Gulf Shores PkwyWater park right off Gulf Shores Parkway. Good day out with kids.
La Pista
3200 Gulf Shores PkwyOutdoor amusement park. Great family fun.
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
3201 Gulf Shores PkwyNice mini golf venue for some quality fun.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd EVery nice zoo just north on the Parkway.
Great trail in Gulf State Park. Hike or bike.
22 residents recomanen
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
24037 Perdido Beach BoulevardGreat trail in Gulf State Park. Hike or bike.
Shelby Lakes
Kayaking, SUP, and fishing in Gulf State Park. View from the condo.
Beautiful natural area. Very peaceful with wildlife spotting.
49 residents recomanen
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
12295 Alabama 180Beautiful natural area. Very peaceful with wildlife spotting.
Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StOutlet mall in Foley, just north on the Parkway.
Golf
Four local courses made the Golf Advisors’ Top 20 Courses for 2021 including the two below. Gulf Shores Golf Club (not listed) is the closest course to the condo.
Kiva Dunes Public Golf Course
815 Plantation LnCraft Farms Golf Club
3840 Cotton Creek CirThe Essentials
Groceries and supplies
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan Rd5 minute drive from the condo
8 minute drive from the condo
36 residents recomanen
Publix Super Market at Colonial Promenade at Craft Farms
160 Cotton Creek Dr8 minute drive from the condo
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy5 minute drive from the condo
Dollar General
224 Gulf Shores Pkwy15 minute walk / 2 minute drive from the condo
Island Market
400 E Beach BlvdBeer, wine, and snacks across the street from the condo
The Butcher's Block
15849 AL-180When you just want to grill at the condo
Meat Mart
4528 Easy StreetExcellent butcher in Orange Beach
Sweet Treats
Because there's a lot of good dessert out there :)
Chocolate Corner
200 W Fort Morgan RdYumm Twister & Ice Cream
229 E 20th AveMatt's Ice Cream
701 Gulf Shores PkwyScoops Ice Cream
601 Gulf Shores PkwyIsland Ice Cream & Treats
1154 W Beach Blvd