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		Admiral's Quarters, Orange Beach AL When nothing but the best will do, request the Admiral's Quarters, the newest & most accommodating resort complex in Orange Beach. This luxurious condominium resort has just been completed and is ready to make your vacation dreams come true! From the moment you arrive you'll know you've found paradise on earth. Park your vehicle in the secure covered parking garage and enter the well appointed, staffed lobby. A full complement of amenities awaits you, including a large indoor pool, fully equipped fitness center, sauna, and Gulf front outdoor pool and deck area. Enjoy Gulf Shore's best!
		Royal Palm, Gulf Shores AL One of the newest condominium complexes in Gulf Shores Alabama, offers Gulf front luxury at a wonderful location convenient to everything. Guests can stretch out & enjoy the huge private beach which has just been expanded by the Beach Restoration Program in Gulf Shores. The Gulf State Park & Fishing Pier is a short walk to the East, and the Gulf Shores public beach with dining, attractions & nightlife is just to the West. Kids of all ages will enjoy swimming in the indoor/outdoor swim-through pool, & relaxing in the hot tub.
		The Palms, Orange Beach AL Experience luxury on the Gulf of Mexico at The Palms, a premier condominium resort ideally situated in the beautiful white sands of Orange Beach. Enjoy spectacular Gulf views & access to Cotton Bayou for convenient watercraft launching. The Palms offers every amenity discerning guests expect, including spacious living areas, private gulf front balconies, covered parking, four elevators, rubbish disposal on every floor, onsite maintenance & security. Gulf Shores Beauty!
		Beach Club, Fort Morgan AL This resort setting features lush landscaping, large gulf front balcony and spacious floorplan. It also has deli-style and fine dining restaurants, tennis, 5 outdoor and an indoor heated pool, fitness center, full service European spa, beauty salon, gift shop, boutique, cafe, golf courses just minutes away, nature preserve, boardwalk, children's activities and exceptional service!
		Surfside Shores I & II, Gulf Shores AL Enjoy the sugar sand of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Take a sunset stroll along the many miles of this pristine beach. Wake up in the morning to the sound of the surf andtake in the spectacular view of the dolphins swimming right in front of your own private balcony. This little piece of paradise is located within walking distance of several local restaurants, shops and galleries to explore. Convenient to fun activities at Gulf Shores.

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About Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Weather:
Gulf Shores typically experiences mild, subtropical temperatures. Summers are hot, but breezy and spring and fall weather is warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Dining:
DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen Winner "People's Choice" for Best Lunch 2003, 2004, 2005, Gulf Shores.
DeSotos Seafood Kitchen is family friendly and boasts a broad cuisine including fresh seafood, pastas, steak, chicken, sandwiches, 12 homemade sides, and fresh baked bread. Seafood specialties include Cajun, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Pecan Encrusted and New Orleans. The Hawaiian rib-eye is also a favorite. This restaurant has a wide variety of wines for every taste and the desserts are homemade. ~www.desotofoodkitchen.com (251) 948-7294 138 E 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Original Oyster House With meals ranging from $6-$16, this is the perfect casual dining experience in Gulf Shores. Regulars and visitors love this restaurant for good reason. The fresh seafood is plentiful, portions are beyond expectation and the staff is always courteous. For those who would rather skip the seafood, there is a bottomless salad bar as well. Hours: 11 am- 10pm, Fri & Sat-11pm (251) 948-2445 701 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL

Kirk Kirkland's Hitchin Post This inexpensive dining experience is truly unique. With a décor that is reminiscent of an old stagecoach stop, this restaurant completes the ambiance with true American country music. The menu offers an array of BBQ beef, pork and seafood. You'll be transported to the Old West the minute you step into Kirk's Hitchin' Post. Hours: 11 am- 9pm, Fri & Sat-9:30pm. (334)968-5041 3401 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Gulf Shores Bistro and Bakery If you are craving New Orleans or Caribbean cuisine, this Bistro and Bakery is the place to go. Flavor combinations include BBQ shrimp, cedar plank mahi, and mango pastries. Special features of this establishment include an open kitchen and a grand bakery case that is fully stocked with delectable temptations. In case you are in the mood for something light, the Bistro and Bakery has a huge assortment appetizers, salads and pastas. Hours: 7:30 am- 9pm, Sat and Sun from 8 am. Closed 12/25. Features: (251) 967-4646 200 Clubhouse Dr, Gulf Shores, AL

Dizzy Bean If you are among those who cannot vacation without frequenting a coffee shop, or even if you are in the mood for a laid-back art scene, Dizzy Bean is a sweet pause in the day. Both locals and tourists to Gulf Shores rave about the gourmet coffees, the yummy smoothies, the charming baristas, and the artistic flair. In case you have some emails to check up on, this café also offers free wireless Internet access. This is the place to be for some local flavor. ~www.dizzybean.com (251) 968-5992 2200 E 2nd St # G, Gulf Shores, AL

Attractions

Zoo
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is a wonderful day excursion from the usual beach and shopping activities of Gulf Shores. Whether your favorite animal is a lion, monkey, or macaw, you will have plenty of opportunity to see them all up close and in person. There are nearly 300 animals living at the Gulf Coast Zoo, including those at the reptile house, petting zoo and aviary. The summer also offers animal shows. Less than the price of a movie date, and just as fun! Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is open every day of the year, except Thanksgiving, New Years Day and Christmas. Hours 9am-4pm. Admission: Adults (12-64) $8.80, Seniors (65+) and Children (3-12) $6.60, Children (2 and under) free. ~www.AlabamaGulfCoast.com (251) 968-5731 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores Amusement Park
Operation Schedule: Open daily 10 am. Spend your day or your evening revisiting the good old days of carnivals and amusement parks. Everything from go-carts, arcades and all the classic rides, this attraction is fun for the whole family! Admission is free and tickets are $1, 15/$12, 45/$30, 100/$60, go-carts $3. Each ride is only 1 or 2 tickets. Before you leave, don't miss the original flying scooters! (251) 948-6511 104 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL

Water park Night Life Live Bait Night Club (251) 974-1612

Tacky Jack's on the Bayou (251) 981-4144 27206 Safe Harbor Dr, Orange Beach, AL

Flora Bama Package and Lounge (251) 980-5118 Orange Beach, AL

Rafters Sports Bar and Grill (251) 948-3000 632 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL

Golf

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1. Cotton Creek Craft Farms Coastal Golf Resort in Gulf Shores is home to Cotton Creek, the original Palmer design on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Cotton Creek offers a unique setting combining the mystique of golf legend Arnold Palmer with Southern hospitality and charm. Over-seeded wall-to-wall during the winter and spring months, this gem of a course is always lush and green and a pleasure to play 12 months a year. Featuring rolling fairways and large undulating greens, Cotton Creek is very playable from the forward tees and a true championship challenge of over 7,000 yards from the tips. True to its Palmer design, this traditional 18-hole masterpiece was laid out to challenge rather than intimidate, with numerous risk/reward opportunities throughout. (251) 968-7500 3840 Cotton Creek Cir, Gulf Shores, AL

2. Cypress Bend The newest Arnold Palmer design on the Alabama Gulf Coast is Cypress Bend at Craft Farms. This spectacular 18-hole layout was recently rated the "#1 most playable new course in the U.S." by Golf Digest magazine. Featuring staggered tee boxes, sprawling bunkers, top quality putting surfaces and year-round lush and green conditions, Cypress Bend is an architectural masterpiece and a must play on your list. The perfect compliment to its big brother, Cotton Creek, the course traverses a unique system of lakes that come into play on nearly every hole. (251) 968-7680 545 S Oak St, Foley, AL

3. Glenlakes Considered by many to be "the best value on the Gulf Coast," Glenlakes Golf Club features 27 holes of unforgettable golf. A "must play" experience is the links-style Dunes Course designed by renowned golf architects Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin. True to form, The Dunes Course is an 18-hole championship layout with wide, rolling fairways, bordered by the designers' hallmark mounds and ending with their characteristically large, undulating greens. To say the least, golfers of all abilities will love the challenging shots, natural beauty and truly unique golfing experience of The Dunes Course. This is golf at its very best. (251) 955-1220 9530 Clubhouse Dr, Foley, AL

4. Kiva Dunes On an extraordinary piece of property that lies directly on the Gulf of Mexico, golf enthusiasts have the opportunity to play a magnificent seaside layout: Kiva Dunes. Masterfully designed by former U.S. Open Champion Jerry Pate, Kiva Dunes has become known as "the most glamorous course anywhere on the Gulf Coast" and is consistently ranked among America's finest courses. Kiva Dunes offers spectacular beauty as the course meanders through pristine sand dunes, lakes and natural wildlife areas. This course has also been ranked nationally by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and featured in Senior Golf, USGA Golf Journal, LINKS, Golf Course Living, and GolfSouth. Kiva Dunes, the #1 rated golf course in Alabama, represents a most exceptional and unforgettable golf experience and is definitely to be included on your "must play" list while visiting the Gulf Coast. (251) 540-7000 815 Plantation Rd, Gulf Shores, AL

5. Lost Key "Lost Land" was the romantic Spanish name for Perdido Key, and it will live on at Lost Key Golf Club. This Arnold Palmer signature course plays to a par 72 and captures the natural beauty of this barrier island. Lost Key Golf Club's presence has set a "new standard of golf" on the Gulf Coast. Challenging for all golfers, Lost Key means great golf in the most traditional sense... personal attentiveness of the PGA staff, well-maintained playing surfaces and an environmentally friendly course which has achieved signature status with Audubon International. The course is the first to feature certified "Floradwarf" greens, which translate into smoother and faster putting surfaces normally associated with Bent grass. To help guide you through the course, we have equipped each golf cart with the ProShot Omni Golf System, a computerized yardage system that will give you critical distances as well as playing tips. Lost Key Golf Club provides all the amenities of the finest private clubs, yet is open to the public. Come play the course "where nature and sport reside in harmony." (251) 968-5899 625 Lost Key Dr, Gulf Shores, AL

6. Peninsula Of all the great coastal golf courses, Earl Stone's creation at Peninsula may be the most unique. This 27-hole layout set on beautiful Mobile Bay promises the golfer nothing short of an awesome experience. Situated on 820 secluded acres touched on two sides by the Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve, the Peninsula represents one of the region's most spectacular venues for Alabama golf. This masterful course winds through live oaks, cypress and natural vegetation, featuring more than 30 lakes and some of the area's largest white-sand bunkers and waste areas. Numerous tee boxes are available to accommodate every golfer's skill level. Like its exceptional golf course, Peninsula's residential community has been planned and built to the highest standards. A full-service clubhouse plus swim, tennis and fitness center highlight the development which includes 1.2 miles of frontage on Mobile Bay. Peninsula will be the future home of residents who seek a private and secure quality of life. (251) 968-4164 30 Peninsula Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL

7. Rock Creek If you've never played one of the nearly 50 courses designed by veteran architect Earl Stone, the Gulf Shores Golf Association offers three of his very best. The first is the 18-hole layout at Rock Creek Golf Club, one of the most challenging and grandly surprising courses in lower Alabama. The surprise at Rock Creek is the stunning topography, with some of Baldwin County's highest elevations overlooking freshwater wetlands and the Rock Creek basin. The tall pines and hardwoods that line nearly every fairway only enhance the visual effect. Centerpiece of the master-planned Rock Creek residential community, this Earl Stone championship golf course is one that the serious golfer won't want to miss. Rock Creek also features full clubhouse amenities, including a complete lunch menu and group outing banquet facilities, as well as certified golf instruction on a hilltop practice tee that must be seen to be appreciated. (251) 928-4223 140 Clubhouse Dr, Fairhope, AL

8. Soldiers Creek Soldiers Creek Golf Club at Woerner Preserve opened July 2001, and is the newest signature, 18-hole, championship golf course on the spectacular Gulf Coast. Scott Clark designed this masterpiece so that it would be enjoyable and challenging for golfers of all abilities. The lush, green, meticulously manicured course is owned and operated by the Woerner family, a world wide leader in sports turf. Woerner provides turf for numerous professional football stadiums and elite golf facilities throughout the US and abroad. Situated in a natural "preserved" setting, you will enjoy spacious rolling fairways, surrounded by timbers, wetlands, a multitude of wild life and the headwaters of Soldiers Creek. While navigating through all that nature has to offer, you will enjoy a true golf experience while utilizing our brand new golf car fleet and state-of-the-art, color GPS system. Unique to our course and the Alabama area is our ultra dwarf grass (tif-eagle) greens. Tif-eagle is the newest grass on the market and provides the best putting surfaces available. The greens are fast and they run true. Rounding out the facility is a 10,000 square foot practice green and full service driving range. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We have a full service food and beverage operation and pro shop. Our friendly staffs include three golf professionals, available to assist you in all areas of your golf game. We strive to make your golf experience the best on the Gulf Coast! (251) 986-8633 12990 County Road 95, Elberta, AL

9. Timber Creek TimberCreek offers players of all abilities a fabulous golf experience. A 27-hole championship layout designed by Earl Stone, TimberCreek offers scenic views of spacious, rolling fairways carved from a forest of dogwoods, magnolias and pines. Elevation changes, wetland preserves, and bountiful wildlife accentuate the flowing terrain, creating an atmosphere truly unique from other courses in the Gulf Coast region. Add a classic clubhouse full of amenities, a full service restaurant, and a good dose of our staff's southern hospitality, and TimberCreek becomes a must play for any golfer! (251) 621-9900 9650 Timbercreek Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL

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