Gulf Shores, AL is a popular, award-winning vacation destination on the Gulf of Mexico and was named one of
Family Fun Magazine's top ten travel spots in America. Plan a long weekend, a full week, or the entire summer relaxing on the white sand beaches, fishing in Gulf State Park, or visiting popular area attractions while staying in a Gulf Shores condo rental.
Things to do
Beaches are a popular tourist attraction. Find many Gulf Shores condo rentals that are conveniently located near one of three entrances to the city's public beach. Lifeguards are on duty daily from March to September. There is no shortage of fun activities available to enjoy in Gulf Shores. Animal lovers should make sure they take the time to visit the
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo which is home to over 500 animals. It's open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The same is true for theme parks.
Waterville USA is a seasonal amusement and water park. Fresh and saltwater fishing is a popular vacation activity in the region as well. Visitors should pay attention to the fishing season. Summer fish varieties include crab, brown shrimp, red snapper, king mackerel, and flounder. Don't skip the 7,000-acres of protected land at the
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Here visitors can hike, bike, fish, or observe and photograph protected wildlife year-round, from dawn until dusk.
Climate
Families staying in Gulf Shores probably won't see snow, but they might want to stay out of the ocean if they visit in December, January, or February. During these months, the average daytime high temperature rarely goes above 62-degrees Fahrenheit and the nights drop low enough to warrant the lighting of a fire in the fireplace, dipping to 45-degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer months, temperatures range from an average daytime high of 87 degrees to 89 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. The rainiest month is August, with an average of 7.19-inches. The rest of the year rainfall averages less than 5.5 inches per month.
Events
By planning your stay in Gulf Shores' rentals to coincide with exciting events and seasons you can ensure a fun time will be had by your entire family or traveling party. If you plan to rent condos in Gulf Shores during October the beach won't be open for swimming, but the Annual National Shrimp Festival is a four-day event on the beach that is an entertaining, and delicious event for families to attend.
Food
Head off the beach and grab some seafood at any of the fantastic options serving up grilled, fried, and raw seafood all day long. Some of the most popular seafood joints in Gulf Shores are: Bahama Bob's Seafood Cafe, Shrimp Basket, Original Oyster House, the Flying Harpoon, and S&S Seafood Market. If you're a family just looking for a couple of large pizza pies, check out Crico's Pizza & Subs or Janino's Pizza. At breakfast time you can't go wrong with Kitty's Cafe. Cajun style foods such as shrimp and sausage gumbo are found throughout the area. Creole jambalaya utilizing local ingredients can also be found in the region.
​Setting your family up in a Gulf Shores condo rental will allow you to save money on food (you can cook full meals in your rental's kitchen) as well as offer you more space, privacy, and amenities than a traditional hotel. In Gulf Shores, you'll be thankful you booked a rental when you put your feet up, chill in your pool, and spread out over hundreds of square feet. Enjoy your next vacation to this beautiful area!
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