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Action Charter Service.......................................28 Adventure Island................................................12 Adventures Aquatic............................................18 Alabama Dolphin Cruises...................................11 Alligator Alley......................................................10 Alvin’s Island.............................Inside Back Cover Bellingrath Gardens & Homes............................21 Big Fish Restaurant & Bar..................................40 Blue Dolphin Cruises..........................................10 Blue Reef Watersports.............................9, 15, 16 Calypso Joe’s Caribbean Grille..........................35 Captain Ty’s Landing..........................................29 Carleton Photography........................................16 Colbalt Restaurant..............................................37 Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar.................................37 Crab Trap Seafood & Oyster Bar........................33 Craft Farms........................................................23 DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen.................................32 Diamond Jewelers on the Coast........................49 Dolphins Down Under........................................18 Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.........14 Fairwater II Charters...........................................29 Geno’s Fresh Catch Grill......................................5 Gulf Shores Beach Rentals, LLC.......................52 H.L. Hood...........................................................43 H2O....................................................................43 Happy Harbor at Sun Harbor...............................8 Harbour Grill.......................................................39 Hazel’s Family Restaurant..................................34 Jesse’s Restaurant..............................................34 Lambert’s Café...................................................37 Lost Key Golf & Beach Club..............................24 Lu Lu’s at Homeport Marina...............................34 Magnolia Court Restaurant.................................36 Mellow Mushroom, The......................................36 Mikee’s................................................................32 National Naval Aviation Museum.......................14 Old Time Pottery.................................................47 Original Oyster House........................................31 Palms Bar & Grille...............................................35 Papa Rocco’s.....................................................40 Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club..........................25 Pensacola Greyhound Track..............................16 Reel Surprise Charters.......................................28 Rip Tide Charters...............................................27 Rock Creek.........................................................23 Sand Dollar Lifestyles............................42, 44, 46 SanRoc Cay.........................................Back Cover Sea-n-Suds Restaurant & Oyster Bar................32 Secure Vision......................................................49 Shake’s Frozen Custard......................................40 Shrimp Basket ...................................................32 South Baldwin Regional Medical Center............51 Summer Hunter Charters....................................27 Surf Style..................................Inside Front Cover Tacky Jack’s.......................................................38 Tanger Outlets - Foley........................................45 Tino’s Fine Art & Frames....................................48 Track Family Recreation Center, The...................7 USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park.........21 Voyagers.............................................................39 Warehouse Patio................................................48 Waterville USA....................................................13 Wolf Bay Lodge....................................................5 Zeke’s Landing.....................................................5
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Alabama's Gulf Coast has been attracting travelers for generations.
From families looking to spend some quality time together, to couples looking to make new memories, it’s easy to see why. The sparkling waters of the Gulf and the stunning white sands are almost magnetic, drawing you to their serene beauty and relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. We’re not just sunbathing and sandcastles here. Beyond the beach, you’ll find what really makes this area unique, a diverse landscape filled with friendly faces and exhilarating activities.
• Take a sunset stroll on the beach with your nearest and dearest. • Melt your cares away at an area spa. • Become one with nature during a trip to the zoo, a wildlife refuge, or our gorgeous floral gardens. • Need a little more excitement? Fulfill your need for speed
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Chances are you have some fond memories of coming here as a kid with your family, and now that you have a family of your own, it’s still the place with that same old magic you knew growing up. Take poll position on a go-kart racetrack or see what obstacles you can master on a mini golf course. Slip slide away at a waterpark or just enjoy the scenery and the breeze on a stroll through the park. Get out and discover the natural beauty of this area. You can get up close and personal with all the indigenous wildlife, including alligators, sea turtles, and herons, and you can even watch dolphins play.
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family fun listings ADVENTURE ISLAND 24559 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 974-1500, 9741502. E: fun@adventure-island.com. W: www.adventureisland.com. Located across from the Gulf of Mexico behind Jake’s Steakhouse on Hwy. 182. Open 10am. Group rates, senior discount. Go-Karts, kids’ rides, bumper boats, miniature golf, simulator roller coaster, and 100 arcade games, concessions. Redeem tickets for prizes, AND MUCH MORE! ADVENTURES AQUATIC BY DOLPHINS DOWN UNDER “GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOURS” 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 968-4FUN. W: www.adventuresaquatic.com. Located at SanRoc Cay. Got Adventure? Specializing in Adventure on the water! Waverunner, pontoon boat, & glass bottom kayak rentals. Credit cards accepted. Reservations recommended but not required. Safety equipment provided. ALABAMA DOLPHIN CRUISES/DINING CRUISES ON SOUTHERN ROSE Please call about location. Orange Beach. 981-7673. W: www.southernrosedolphintrips.com. Located 1.2 mi. down Marina Rd. off of Hwy. Departure times vary—call for information. Group rates, senior discount, child rates. Daily dolphin trips. Guaranteed to see dolphins! Comfortable double-deck 64’ boat with A/C and snack bar on board. Parasail trips aboard Chute ‘Em Up. ALLIGATOR ALLEY 19950 Hwy. 71, Summerdale. 866-99GATOR, 946-BITE. W: www.gatoralleyfarm.com. Open Spring and Summer Mon. – Sun., 10am-5pm. Call for Fall and Winter hours. Group rates, child rates. With over 20 acres of natural cypress swamp land, our alligators roam freely in a protected environment. The whole family can safely observe alligators feeding, courting, and nesting from our elevated boardwalk. BELLINGRATH GARDENS AND HOME 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd., Theodore. 800-247- 8420, 973-2217, 973-0540, 973-2365. E: bellingrath@ bellingrath. org. W: www.bellingrath.org. 20 min SW of Mobile. Take I-10 to exit 15A. Take exit 15A to Bellingrath Rd. Open 8–5, with extended hours till 9 the day after Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve; closed Dec. 25. Group rates. Enjoy 65 acres of yearround floral pageantry in a Southern estate garden featuring an abundance of blooms, the Bellingrath museum home, and a scenic river cruise. BLUE DOLPHIN CRUISES 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 981-2774. W: www.bluedolphincruises.com. Located across the street from the Flora-Bama. Call for schedule and rates. Senior discount, child rates. See dolphins, osprey, sea birds, and exclusive mansions of Ono Island. Boat allows close water-level viewing of dolphins. Air-conditioned, inside/outside seating, restroom.
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www.adventure-island.com BLUE REEF WATERSPORTS CENTER Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key, FL. 504-7411. W: www.bluereefwatersports.com. Open 8am – 7pm. Group discounts. Your premier watersports activity center. Offering parasail, jet ski rentals, pontoon boats, dolphin tours, and guided jet ski tours. Call for reservations. DOLPHINS DOWN UNDER GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOURS 968-4FUN (4386). W: www.dolphinsdownunder.net. Located at San Roc Cay Marina in Orange Beach. Glass-bottom dolphin cruises, snorkeling, and sunset cruises. Discover what the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! Guaranteed dolphin sightings. U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessels. Also available for private parties, island excursions, sunset trips, and special events!
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THE ESTUARIUM AT THE DAUPHIN ISLAND SEA LAB 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island. 866-403-4409, 251861-7500. E: rdixon@disl.org W: www.sealabestuarium.org. Located on the east end of Dauphin Island. Open March 1 – Aug. 31 Mon. – Sat. 9 – 6, Sun. 12 – 6. Sept. 1 – Feb 28 Mon. - Sat. 9 – 5, Sun. 1 – 5. Group rates, senior discount, child rates, AAA discount. From the swamps to the seas, the Estuarium invites you to learn all about the coastal environment. We’ve got all there is to “sea.” HAPPY HARBOR WATER SPORTS 27212 Marina Rd., Orange Beach (next to Tacky Jacks). 9816111. Want to spend time on or over the water? We have what you need for Oceans of Fun! Whether it’s for a couple of hours, all day, or all week... Call or come by to see us for: Kayaks, Hobie Cats, power boats, double-decker pontoon boats with slides, Waverunners, Craig Cats, and more. Easy access to the Orange Beach Kayak Trail and the sand islands in Bayou St. John. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAVAL AVIATION PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION 1750 Radford Rd., Pensacola, FL. 800-327-5002, 850-453NAVY, 850-452-3296. E: namfoffice@navalaviationmuseum. org. W: www.navalaviationmuseum.org. Open 7 days 9–5, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Group rates, senior discount, child rates. World Class, world renowned. FREE admission! Over 150 aircraft and 4,000 artifacts. IMAX Theater and flight simulators. Your adventure awaits! PENSACOLA GREYHOUND TRACK 951 Dog Track Rd., Pensacola, FL. 800-345-3997, 850-4558595. W: www.pensacolagreyhoundpark.com. Located at Hwy. 98 and Dog Track Rd. in West Pensacola. Gates open Wed.–Sat. at 6pm, Sat.–Sun. at 11:30am. Group rates. Catch the thrill of high-speed action-packed greyhound racing. Join the fun in our fully enclosed, climate-controlled Kennel Club, lounge or grand stand! THE TRACK FAMILY RECREATION CENTER 3200 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores. 968-8111. W: www. GulfShoresTrack.com. Located on Hwy. 59, just north of the Intracoastal Canal Bridge. Open 9am–midnight (seasonal hours may vary).Group rates. Family recreation center featuring go-kart tracks, bumper boats, SkyCoaster flights, Kids Kountry rides, miniature golf, arcade. USS ALABAMA BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL PARK 2703 Battleship Pkwy., Mobile. 800-GANGWAY, 251-4332703, 251-433-2777. W: www.ussalabama.com. Located off I-10, Exit 27 or 30; on Mobile Bay. Open 7 days a week at 8 am. Closed Christmas Day. Group rates, senior discount, child rates, AAA discount. See courage up close as you explore 175 acres of history and seven decades of heroism, from WWII to Iraqi Freedom, at one of America’s first military parks. Visit Battleship Memorial Park. WATERVILLE U.S.A., INC. 906 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores. 948-2106, 948-7918. E: wville@gulftel.com. W: www.watervilleusa.com. Located on Hwy. 59, 3/4 mi. north of the beach. Call for seasonal schedule Mar.–Sept. Admission charged to waterpark; perride fee in amusement park. Group rates, senior discount. Fun for the whole family! 18-acre waterpark
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Check parasailing off YOUR bucket list! Experience a whole new level of the Gulf Coast! Get a birds eye view of our beautiful beaches! Choose to stay dry or get wet with our outrageous FREE FALL DIP! No experience or age requirements necessary! Relax and let our USCG Certified Captains do the work!
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Poker Coming in 2010!
Ante up at our new poker tables while you enjoy great food, fun and racing excitement at Pensacola Greyhound Track. For information, call (850) 455-8595 or 1-800-345-3997.
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No one could fault you if that’s all your escape consisted of, but you’d definitely be doing yourself and your family a favor by getting out and seeing what else this diverse community has up its sleeve. History happened in this area, and it continues to happen today, coming to life in museums and landmarks, all with their own stories to tell. One minute you’ll be finding great deals at the Tanger Outlets in Foley and the next going skyhigh on the Southeast’s largest Ferris wheel at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Discover delicious local food at places like Billy’s Seafood and Jesse’s Restaurant. Get up close to some exotic wildlife like lions, tigers, and monkeys at the zoo, or venture out and see indigenous animals in their natural habitats along the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail and the Magnolia River. Beyond the beach you’ll find things you may not have even thought of before— sights and sounds and experiences removed from the shoreline itself, but tied inextricably to this region.
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SanRoc Cay Marina 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach AL (251) 968-4FUN (4386) www.adventuresaquatic.com
Minutes from the Islands! All safety equipment & instruction provided. Reservations recommended but not required.
See Wild Dolphins From A Glass Bottom Boat Experience the underwater world on one of our many daily adventures. We offer a variety of fun activities aboard our new 45-foot “glass bottom” catamaran. With “Dolphins Down Under” you can watch wild dolphins frolic and have the chance to view them underwater as they play beneath the water’s surface! Offering daily snorkling trips, dolphin tours, sunset cruises, bird watching, fish feeding, not to mention our daily sunrise cruises with continental breakfast and coffee.
• Snorkling tours daily • Daily sightseeing trips • Sunrise/sunset cruises • Underwater viewing • Sunset beach parties • Snack bar
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THE ALABAMA COASTAL BIRDING TRAIL The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail winds through more than 50 birding sites in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, and is enhanced by directional and interpretive signage. There are different loops, so you can take your time and do a different one each morning, or take in all three the same day. In between, you’ll find plenty of places to eat, sightsee, and soak in the local flavor. So, get out your binoculars and cameras. Alabama’s Gulf Coast provides plenty of opportunities for avian appreciation.
THE BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Drive west along Fort Morgan Road, out toward the eponymous fortress, and you’ll come to the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, 7,000 acres of protected green space for a number of species of wildlife, some indigenous to the Alabama coast, and some just passing through. The refuge is a haven for alligators, sea turtles, endangered Alabama beach mice, and hundreds of different kinds of migratory birds. In fact, the name Bon Secour comes from the French for “safe harbor,” an appropriate moniker because of its serene, unspoiled beauty. DOWNTOWN FOLEY The downtown area of Foley looks like it leapt off a Norman Rockwell painting. It’s quaint and inviting, a little piece of preserved Americana from the 1950s. Storefronts display books and gifts and antiques, as if Mayberry were near the beach. Be sure to stop into Stacey Rexall Drugs and Soda Fountain for one of their delicious Key Lime Shakes, listed on the “100 dishes to eat in Alabama before you die.” LITTLE LAGOON PASS About two miles west of Highway 59 is a great out-of-the-way spot perfect for fun in the sun. Maintained by the Alabama State Park System, Little Lagoon Pass is the place to go if you want to get away from the large crowds that inhabit the other public beaches. You can play in the sand or float in the shallow water all day. Fishing is great there, too. Sit on the seawall and pull fish and crabs right out of the pass. Curious and greedy herons will probably come right up to you, hoping to enjoy your catch, or at least your bait. MAGNOLIA SPRINGS Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds is Magnolia Springs, a little river community where it seems like time stopped. What the village lacks in size, it more than makes up for in charm. The people who live along the Magnolia River still get their mail delivered by boat. Take a bike ride under the canopy of oak trees on, well, Oak Street before stopping into Jesses’ Restaurant for an exquisite meal. C OA ST 360.C OM
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Sure, Alabama’s Gulf Coast is the place to be for the hottest attractions, the finest dining, and the most luxurious accommodations, but we’re also a hub for other great destinations, all just a short drive away. This area has many interesting places, all inviting you to see what they have to offer and all filled with smiling faces and generous doses of that Southern hospitality for which we are famous. So, take a day trip away from your vacation and check out your surroundings. You’ll love what you find. PENSACOLA Pay tribute to the men and women who defend our country in historic Pensacola, Florida. Head over to the National Museum of Naval Aviation and explore aviation from days past. For a heart-pumping experience, be a spectator at the next Blue Angels Air Show. Visit the Veteran’s Memorial Park/Wall South, or drive down to beautiful Gulf Breeze. DAUPHIN ISLAND/BELLINGRATH GARDENS Stroll 65 acres of year-round blooms or take a river cruise aboard the Southern Belle at the beautiful Bellingrath Gardens & Home. Head south to the Dauphin Island Estuarium for a look at Mobile Bay and its inhabitants. Take a tour of historical Fort Gaines. A ferry runs to Fort Morgan every 90 minutes.
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day tripping MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST Travel west to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy the tranquil setting of historical homes, huge oaks, serene beaches and Southern charm mixed with non-stop casino gaming action, incredible shows, and amazing food. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has something for everyone. MOBILE Spend a day in Mobile’s antebellum mansions and museums. Experience the festive tradition of Mardi Gras. Visit Mobile’s most famous attraction, the USS ALABAMA Battleship, and step into the depths of the USS DRUM submarine. The park also serves as a home to planes and military tanks and a flight simulator. You can also check out South Alabama’s most-visited attraction, The Exploreum, and play with hundreds of hands-on science exhibits and interactive virtual reality games. Experience films in larger-than-life format in the IMAX theater. The Exploreum was named this year’s Alabama Attraction of the Year, and we think you’ll see why. THE EASTERN SHORE Mobile’s Eastern Shore is known for its quaint coastal towns of Fairhope, Daphne, and Point Clear. Here you’ll find moss-draped trees, flowering roadside plants, unique shops, and delicious foods. Spend a day strolling the perfectly manicured paths, window shopping in the wide variety of stores, and snacking in the locally owned eateries. ATMORE Just a short drive up I-65 is Atmore, a small town with all the pizzazz of a big city. Stop by the new Wind Creek Casino and Hotel for the hottest gaming action in Alabama or for a bit of relaxation at the Spa at Wind Creek. Fulfill your need for speed at the Atmore Dragway and Atmore Motocross Park, or head downtown for some culture and cuisine.
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Land in paradise wherever you hit. Say you’re at the tee box, and it’s a tough par-4 with a dogleg to the left. Do you play it safe, or do you try to hit over the trees? If you’re playing on one of the lush, gorgeous courses on the Gulf Coast, it won’t really matter, because wherever you hit, your ball will land in paradise. That’s the beauty of golfing the Gulf, it’s always a win-win day, no matter whether you birdie or bogey every hole. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores golf courses are among some of the best in the world, designed by masters of their craft, who complemented what nature had already laid out. To help you get the most of the area’s pristine links, many hotels offer spectacular golf vacation packages, perfect for weekend getaways or business trips. When it’s time to leave the course for the day, you can be pampered at a local spa, have an unforgettable meal, and get a good nights sleep. Whatever you have in mind, there are plenty of golf packages to suit your taste.
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golf the gulf listings CRAFT FARMS GOLF CLUB 3840 Cotton Creek Cir., Gulf Shores. 800-327-2657, 9687500, 968-7846. E: info@craftfarms.com. W: www.craftfarms. com. Conveniently located 1 mi. north of the Intracoastal Waterway on Co. Rd. 4 between the Foley Beach Express and Hwy. 59. Open 7am–dark. LOST KEY GOLF CLUB 625 Lost Key Dr., Perdido Key, FL. 888-2-LOST-KEY, 850492-1300, 850-492-6271. E: proshop@lostkey.com. W: www. lostkey.com. Located 17 mi. east of Gulf Shores off Hwy. 182. Open 6am–8 pm. Group rates, child rates. Experience the serenity of this Audubon Sanctuary course created by legendary golf course designer Arnold Palmer. ROCK CREEK 140 Clubhouse Dr., Fairhope. 800-458-8815, 251-928-4223. E: rockcreek@honoursgolf.com. W: www.rockcreekgolf.com. Course Length: Championship 6,950 yards, blue 6,350 yards, white 5,900 yards, red 5,150 yards. PENINSULA GOLF & RACQUET CLUB 20 Peninsula Blvd., GulfShores. 800-391-8009, 968-8009. W: www.peninsulagolfclub.com. Located 5 mi. west of Hwy. 59 on Fort Morgan Rd. (Hwy. 180 W). Open 7 a.m.–dark. Group rates, child rates. Situated on 820 secluded acres, touched on two sides by Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve. One of Gulf Shores’ most spectacular venues for Alabama golf.
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The golf courses here on Alabama’s Gulf Coast are world-famous. These champion-designed links are perfect for players of all skill levels. Arnold Palmer, Larry Nelson, Bruce Devlin, Jerry Pate, Robert Von Hagge, and Earl Stone have all left their indelible mark on these courses, putting together more than 288 holes up and down the coast. So, come hit the links in paradise, among the rolling hills and abundant wildlife, where it’s perfect golf weather all year long.
The Golf Club includes a legendary 18 hole, Arnold Palmer Signature Designed Golf Course & a state of the art clubhouse featuring breakfast and lunch service.
850-549-2161 www.lostkey.com
ALL REFERENCES TO CLUB, GOLF AND OTHER AMENITIES SUBJECT TO FEES, DUES AND AVAILABILITY. © 2006. WCI COMMUNITIES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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Lost Key Golf Club 850-492-1300 Designer: Arnold Palmer Signature Hole: 13th Rating: 72.6 Slope: 144 Walking: No www.lostkey.com
Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club 251-968-8009 Designer: Earl Stone Star Rating: Rating: Marsh/Lakes – 72.6 Lakes/Cypress – 72.4 Cypress/Marsh – 73.2 Slope: Marsh/Lakes – 125 Lakes/Cypress – 124 Cypress/Marsh – 121
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This area of Alabama got its start as a sleepy little fishing community, where men cast their nets for the abundant seafood the waters of the Gulf provided. They spent their evenings swapping big fish tales and fishing tips over rounds of cold beer and great food. Today, the resort communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach aren’t so sleepy anymore, but they’re still filled with the same fisherman spirit, and the waters are just as bountiful as ever. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores fishing charters are running all the time. Marinas and guide services dot the shore, all ready to take you on a deep-sea fishing adventure. You may find that you like the inshore or surf fishing better, or you might want to cast your line from the newly rebuilt Gulf State Park Pier. We’ve got it all here.
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So now, instead of hanging around the watering holes and piers to hear where the fish are biting, you can watch Coast360 TV or log on to coast360. com for all the inside information on when to head out, where you’ll hook the big one, and how to prepare your catch.
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go fish listings ACTION CHARTER SERVICE 11531 Stucki Rd., Elberta. 888-558-3889, 986-6855. E: CATCHarters@FishOrangeBeach.net. W: www. FishOrangeBeach.net. Located at Zeke’s Marina, 2 miles west of Alabama Point Bridge. Deep Sea Fishing and Family Fun, Small Families or Large groups. 4 hour trolling, ½ day or full day trips. CAPTAIN TY’S LANDING 26651 Marina Rd., Orange Beach. 800-277-4855, 981-6314. W: www.capty.com. Located on Marina Rd., .7 mi. off Hwy. 161. Consider doing something really different and fun for the whole family. Enjoy a day of fishing with Capt. Ty Fleming. Ask about no seasickness! FAIRWATER II CHARTERS Located at Zeke’s Marina in Orange Beach. 979-2682, 9623632. E: tom@fairwaterfishing.com, W: www.fairwaterfishing. com. Family-oriented charter boat business. Bottom fishing and trolling. Specializes in families and kids. REEL SURPRISE CHARTERS 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 800-806-7889, 981-7173. E: info@reelsurprisecharters.com. W: www. sanrocfishing.com. Located at SanRoc Marina. Open Mar. – Sept. 7 – 6, Oct. – Feb. 9 – 3. Enjoy a day of fun on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico! From the beginner to the most seasoned angler, we have something to offer everyone. RIPTIDE CHARTERS 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach. 981-1500. W: www.fishriptide.com. Located at Zeke’s Marina. Whether you are a seasoned pro or an amateur, the Rip Tide's crew will take care of you and make sure you have a memorable and exciting fishing experience. Your satisfaction is their top priority. SANROC CAY 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 888-386-4853, 981-7263, 981-5395. W: www.sanroccay.com. Located 1/4 mi. west of Perdido Pass Bridge on Hwy. 182. Open every day. Unique marina offering a variety of deep sea to back bay fishing excursions.
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SUMMER HUNTER CHARTERS Located at San Roc Cay Marina, Orange Beach. 948-FISH. E: captjack@zebra.net. W: www.zebra.net/~summer. Specializing in small groups (1–6 passengers). Families welcome. Everything furnished except food and drinks. Bottom fishing and trolling. Inshore fishing available in fall and winter months. ZEKE’S CHARTER FLEET Hwy. 182 E., Orange Beach. 800-793-4044, 981-4044, 9817108. E: zekes@gulftel.com. W: www.zekescharters.com. Located 3/4 mi. west of Alabama Point Bridge, across from Island House Hotel. Zeke’s Charters offers the finest fishing on the Gulf Coast from Orange Beach, Alabama, the red snapper capital of the world. We catch fish!
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BIG FISH RESTAURANT AND BAR 25814 Canal Rd., Orange Beach.981-5516. W: www. bigfishrestaurantbar.com. Located just west of Hwy. 161 on Canal Road. Open Tues. - Sun. 11am - until. “Specializing in the Freshest Seafood & Hand-Cut Steaks in Alabama! OpenKitchen Excitement! A Beautiful Courtyard! The Friendliest Staff in town!
Open Daily 11 am till 11 pm Family Owned Since 1987
251-948-6452 2nd Ave. East - Gulf Shores, AL
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www.mikeesseafood.com All You Can Eat Fried Shrimp... Sun. & Wed. All Day
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Visit www.shrimpbasket.com for any of our 8 locations Casual Family Dining at a Reasonable Price
DeSoto’s SEAFOOD KITCHEN Steaks • Pasta Dishes Steamed Seafood • Platters Fresh Seafood Specialities Any Way You Like It Daily Lunch Specials • Senior Menu Kid’s Menu • Full Service Bar Raw Oysters
CALYPSO JOE’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE 27075 Marina Rd., Orange Beach. 981-1415, 981-1421. W: www.calypsojoes.com. Take Hwy. 161 to Marina Rd., go east 1 mile, on left at Orange Beach Marina. Open 11am-10pm. Beach atmosphere. Non-smoking section. Waterfront tiki bar, outdoor seating, summer crab races, kid friendly, kiddie rides, lobster tank, ring toss. Get away and enjoy chillin’ and grillin’ fun. Excellent Caribbean food and beverages on the water. COBALT 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 923-5300. W: www.cobaltorangebeach.com. Located next to Caribe Resort. Casual, beach atmosphere. Cobalt provides unique menu choices combined with classic regional favorites. Our renowned chefs use the freshest ingredients and their distinctive talents to bring memorable selections to our guests. COSMO’S RESTAURANT & BAR 25753 Canal Rd., Orange Beach. 948-9663. W: www. cosmosrestaurantandbar.com. Located ¼ mile west of Hwy. 161 on Canal Rd. at Fish Camp Landing. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm. Child’s menu. Casual dress. Smoke-free. Fresh sushi served daily after 5 p.m. Live entertainment every night. THE CRAB TRAP SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR 16495 Perdido Key Dr., Pensacola, FL. 850-492-8888. Located 1 mi. east of Flora-Bama. Open 11am–10pm. Child’s menu. No reservations. Beach attire. Casual dress. Smokefree facility. The seafood you came to the coast for. True Southern hospitality and gorgeous Gulf view.
For COUPONS to these and other great eateries, visit www.coast360.com
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DESOTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SEAFOOD KITCHEN 138 W. 1st Ave., Gulf Shores. 948-7294, 975-1626. E: nsteele@zebra.net. W: www.desotosseafoodkitchen.com Located one block behind Souvenir City. Open daily 11am9pm, 7 days a week (seasonal hours may vary). Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. No reservations. Casual dress. Award-winning seafood specialties served steamed, fried, broiled, and grilled. Casual atmosphere at reasonable prices. GENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FRESH CATCH GRILL 26651 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 975-1388. W: www.genosfreshcatchgrill.com. Located upstairs at Zekeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Open Mon. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; til. Sunday brunch 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2. Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. Reservations optional. Casual dress. Smoke free. Casual atmosphere with a spectacular view overlooking Cotton Bayou. HAPPY HARBOR BAR & RESTAURANT 27212 Marina Rd., Orange Beach. 866-919-6982, 9816111, 981-8679. E: info@happyharborbar.com. W: www. happyharborbar.com. Located off Hwy. 161 on Marina Rd. in the heart of Orange Beach. Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. No reservations. Non-smoking areas available. Casual atmosphere. Fun for the entire family. HARBOUR GRILL 27842 Canal Rd., Located at Sportsman Marina, Orange Beach. 981-9891. Waterfront dining in casual beach atmosphere. Specializing in fresh local seafood, steaks, sushi, and island fare. Best food on the island, reasonably priced. Live music on rooftop deck overlooking Perdido Pass. Where good food meets great times. HAZELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FAMILY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & CATERING 25311 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 981-4628. W: www.hazelsseafoodrestaurant.com. E: wickgoldsmith@yahoo. com. Located in front of the Winn Dixie shopping center. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. No reservations. Beach, casual. Smoke-free. Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award 8 years in a row. Family beach restaurant: Omelets to Southern lunch/ sandwiches to Alaskan crab legs. Buffet and a la carte menu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Island Tradition.â&#x20AC;? JESSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT 14770 Oak St., Magnolia Springs. 965-3827, 965-6020. E: jesse@jessesrestaurant.com. W: www.jessesrestaurant. com. Located 15 minutes from the beach. Open 11-9. Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. Reservations optional; required for parties of 8 or more. Casual, resort casual. Smoke-free facility. Casual dining at its best! The Cold Hole Lounge.
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let’s eat LAMBERT’S CAFÉ 2981 S. McKenzie St. Foley. 943.7655. W: www.throwedrolls. com. Lambert’s Café—The Only Home of Throwed Rolls. For an exciting lunch or dinner you just can’t beat. Come Empty. Leave Full...and Happy! LULU’S AT HOMEPORT MARINA 200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores. 967-LULU (5858). E: Johnny@ lulubuffett.com W: www.lulubuffett.com. Located under the bridge in Gulf Shores, north side of the Intracoastal Waterway. Open Sun.-Thurs 11-9, Fri.-Sat. 11-10, Memorial Day-Labor Day 11-11 daily. Lunch $7.95-$16.95, dinner $7.55-$16.95. No reservations. Casual dress. Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s is a great escape and a great family fun spot with live music nightly.
Come Come and and enjoy enjoy our our southern-influeneced southern-influeneced bistro menu and watch bistro menu and watch your your food food be be prepared prepared in in our our open open kitchen. kitchen. Catering Catering and and banquet banquet facilities facilities available available for for business business and and social social events. events. For For more more information information or or for for reservations, reservations, Call Magnolia Court Restaurant Call Magnolia Court Restaurant at at 251-970-5400 251-970-5400 or or find find us us on on the the web web at at www.magnoliacourtrestaurant.com www.magnoliacourtrestaurant.com
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MAGNOLIA COURT RESTAURANT 115 N. McKenzie St., Foley. 970-5400. W: www. magnoliacourtrestaurant.com. Located in downtown Foley. Lunch $4.95-$9.95, dinner $10.95-$29.95. Reservations optional. Casual. Smoke-free facility. A Southern bistro with fresh and creative fare. MELLOW MUSHROOM 2303 S. McKenzie St., Foley. 970-1414. W: www.mellowmushroom.com. Located in front of movie theaters. Open Mon.–Thurs. 11–10, Fri.–Sat. 11–11, Sun. 11–10. Lunch $3–$19, dinner $3–$19. No reservations. Resort casual dress. 32 Specialty Draft Beers, Happy Hour 4-7pm daily, delivery after 4:00pm (limited area), stone baked pizzas, calzones, hoagies, and salads all made fresh to your order. MIKEE’S SEAFOOD 2nd Ave., E. 1st St., Gulf Shores. 948-6452. W: www.mikeesseafood.com. Mikee’s Seafood is a casual family dining restaurant with a full menu and full service bar. It is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE 701 Hwy. 59 at Windmill Ridge Rd., Gulf Shores. 948-2445. E: info@originaloysterhouse.com. W:www.originaloysterhouse. com. Located 2 traffic lights north of the beach, at Original Oyster House Boardwalk. Open Sun.–Thurs. 11–10, Fri.–Sat. 11–11. Lunch $7–$11, dinner $9–$17. No reservations. Beach dress. Smoke-free facility. The place for local seafood for more than 26 years. Dine on the Bayou. Great seafood platters! ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE STEAMER 3733 Battleship Pkwy., Mobile. 251-626-2188. E:info@originaloysterhouse.com. W: www.originaloysterhouse. com. Located 2 mi. east of Battleship Park, 5 min. from downtown Mobile, on the bay. Lunch $7–$11, dinner $9–$17. Reservations optional. Casual dress. Nonsmoking area. The place for local seafood for more than 26 years. Dine on the bay. Great seafood platters! PALMS BAR AND GRILL 27075 Marina Rd., Orange Beach. 981-1416, 981-1421. W: www.palmsbarandgrille.com. Located at Orange Beach Marina. Take Hwy. 161 to Marina Rd. One mile east on the left. Reservations suggested. Casual. Non-smoking section. Ultra fresh seafood daily, steaks, tropical deck, exceptional entertainment, comedy shows.
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let’s eat PAPA ROCCO’S Hwy. 59, Gulf Shores. 948-7262, 948-4676. E: papa@ paparocco.com. W: www.paparocco.com. Located 2 blocks north of the beach, at 6th St. Open 11 am to close. Full menu till midnight. Child’s menu. No reservations. Casual dress. Daily lunch specials. Snowbird specials Nov. 1–Mar. 15. Live entertainment nightly. SANROC CAY 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 888-386-4853, 981-7263, 981-5395. W: www.sanroccay.com. Located 1/4 mi. west of Perdido Pass Bridge on Hwy. 182. Open every day. Unique marina enclave offering a collection of delightful specialty shops and restaurants. SEA-N-SUDS RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR 405 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores. 948-7894, 968-1258. E: npeyer@yahoo.com. W: www.sea-n-suds.com. Located 1/2 mi. east of Hwy. 59 on Hwy. 182. No reservations. Casual dress. Smoke-free facility. Gumbo, oysters on half shell, fried seafood, sandwiches, salad bar, steamed shrimp. Mullet Tuesday, Friday. SHAKE’S FROZEN CUSTARD 1154 W. Beach Blvd. – Waves Center, Gulf Shores. 948-4811; 3410 S. McKenzie St., Foley. 955-6200; W: www.shakesfrozencustard.com. Foley store located on Hwy. 59 S. across from Lowe’s. Gulf Shores store located 1.7 miles west on W. Beach Blvd in Waves Center. Hours vary by season. Buy any menu item at regular price and get the second half off. Second item must be of equal or lesser value than the first. No other coupons apply.
THE SHRIMP BASKET 1500 S. McKenzie St., Foley; 2nd Ave. and Hwy. 59, Gulf Shores; 26651 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. Open Daily at 11am. 943-6643 (Foley), 948-7687 (Gulf Shores), 9741833 (Orange Beach) W: www.shrimpbasket.com. The Shrimp Basket is a great place to enjoy while on vacation. Dine in, carry out, or enjoy our covered patio. See all eight of our locations on our website. TACKY JACKS ORANGE BEACH/TACKY JACKS FT. MORGAN 27206 Safe Harbor Dr., Orange Beach. 981-4144; 1577 St. Hwy. 180, Fort Morgan. 968-8341. W: www.tackyjacks.com. Beach, casual dress. Come by land or sea and enjoy a great atmosphere with spectacular views on the bay at Orange Beach and unbeatable sunsets at Fort Morgan. VOYAGERS 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach. 800-634-8001, 981-9811. E: info@perdidobeachresort.com. W: www.perdidobeachresort.com. Located 8 mi. east of Hwy. 59 S. on Hwy. 182. Reservations taken 24 hrs. Gourmet dining located within a full-service resort hotel located directly on the sugar-white sand beach on the Gulf. WOLF BAY LODGE, INC. 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd., St. 100, Orange Beach. 9875129. W: www.wolf-bay-lodge.com. Located downstairs at Zeke’s Marina. Open 11am – 9pm Sun. – Thurs., Fri. – Sat. 11am – 10pm. Casual dress. Smoke free facility.
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Sometimes your vacation can hit a little snag, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Tourist services from beach rentals to medical facilities are all here, and they’re all ready and willing to take care of whatever you need. We’re here to answer any questions you may have. Visit www.coast360.com and tune in to Coast360 TV for tons of helpful information from tanning advice to the beach flag system. TANNING ADVICE During the summer, the sun really puts out the heat, and lots of times, you can get so caught up in the fun, you can forget the number one rule of having a good time on the beach: wear your sunscreen! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s best to use broad spectrum sunscreen products to protect against UVA and UVB rays, with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. An SPF of 30 is ideal, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, of CNN, says anything higher than that provides only slightly more coverage. For example, going from an SPF of 60 to 90 gives you about one percent more protection. RIP CURRENTS According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes. These things can be deadly, so here’s what to do if you’re caught in a rip current:
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