Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL
You don’t even have to pack your lucky fishing pole be-
cause rod and reel rentals are available at the pier. An-
other fishing option to consider is lounging in a beach
chair with a baited pole in hand while you wait for the
tide to deliver your catch. Whether you decide to ex-
plore fishing in the Gulf on a fishing charter, from the sec-
ond longest pier on the Gulf or the sugar-white sand
beaches, you will find plenty of snapper, amberjack, mul-
let, flounder, grouper and Spanish mackerel to satisfy
your fishing wants and needs.
But diving and fishing aren’t the only outdoor activities
in the area. Consider hopping in a kayak for a few hours
and paddling Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge,
where you might see and hear some colorful migratory
birds and maybe even spot some frolicking dolphins.
If you prefer non-water activities, explore Gulf State
Park’s 6,000 acres of pristine coastline and wildlife
refuge including more than 27 miles of paved hiking and
biking trails along the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry
Trail. You might even catch a glimpse of a bobcat on the
Twin Bridges Trail, spy a white-tailed deer on Gulf Oak
Ridge, or spot an alligator basking in the sun in one of
the freshwater marshes or coastal hardwood swamps.
Or play a round or two on one of the beautiful 15 area
golf courses, some of which are PGA and Golf Digest
rated.
After all of the outdoor excitement you will surely have
worked up an unquenchable thirst and huge appetite,
so make sure you check out one of the mouth-watering
restaurants found in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to
grab a cold one and possibly cook-up your fresh catch.
While in the area, also explore the many nightlife options
available. You will be thrilled you came to Gulf Shores
and Orange Beach to venture into the outdoors, and
you will be yearning to return soon to discover more.
For further exploration and to book your stay, visit Gulf-
Shores.com.