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What to Do on Some of the Best Beaches in the World...
You've heard of the book "1000 Places to See Before You Die." Along Alabama's Gulf Coast, we have our own unique list of "must try" things to do submitted by our visitors, and we're making it available to everyone. (As if you really need to know what to do on some of the best beaches in the world!) We want to hear about your favorite things to do on and around the beautiful white sand beaches of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Vote for any of the favorites shown here or submit a new favorite of your own. You can even send us pictures of you or your family doing your favorite thing on your most recent visit to Alabama's beautiful white sand beaches.



      
1.  Having a drink on the beach with friends!

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2.  Meet the stars of Animal Planet's The Little Zoo That Could (a.k.a. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo).

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3.  Relax!

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4.  Eating at Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores.

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5.  Watch the Mardi Gras parades in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!

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6.  Hunt crabs on the beach at night.

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7.  Sit in a low beach chair at the water’s edge and have the waves crash over you.

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8.  Catch a Brent Burns performance.

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9.  Catch the "throwed" rolls at Lambert's in Foley. (Heads up!)

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10.  Ride the Ferris wheel at The Wharf.

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11. Stop at Hope's Cheesecake for cheesecake on a stick.
12. Jam out at The Wharf amphitheater with the likes of Widespread Panic and Brad Paisley.
13. Take long, slow walks on the beach.  Fill your pockets with small shells that you can put in a glass jar in your kitchen window back home.
14. Going to LuLu's! Although the wait is long, the food is great!
15. Snuggle up next to your spouse late at night on the balcony and watch the lightning over the gulf. It’s almost like you’re the only two people in the world.
16. Don’t forget lunch at Desoto’s – the best food on the beach!
17. Ride the waves and float down lazy river at The Oasis at The Wharf!
18. Having our family's portraits made by The Picture Man!
19. Get married on the beach.
20. Get a bird’s eye view of the brilliant blue water while parasailing.
21. Going to the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley in June!
22. Shrimp or oyster po'boys at The Shrimp Basket are a must!
23. Body surf the waves.
24. Walk in the rain on the beach.
25. Watch the magnificent Gulf Coast sunrise and sunset.
26. Sitting on the beach watching a beautiful pink and orange sunset with margarita in-hand!
27. Take photos on the beach, near the dunes or on the rocks at the foot of Perdido Pass Bridge.
28. Visit Daylight Donuts for a sweet tooth’s delight.
29. Kitesurfing
30. Grab a pitcher of suds (beer) and a dozen on the 1/2 shell (oysters) at Sea-n-Suds. The ONLY restaurant ON the Gulf.
31. Ride the Wild Woody and the Sky Coaster at The Track.
32. Eat at Bubba’s all-you-can-eat shrimp.
33. Have breakfast at Big O’s!
34. Eat fried shrimp - and lots of it!
35. People watch on the beach,while sitting under a beach umbrella.
36. Go fly a kite!
37. Lay in the sugar white sand at night and count UFO's
38. Eat at Bahama Bobs for a fantastic sandwich or seafood delight.
39. The White Sands Silver Jewelry & Boutique shop in Orange Beach is a must. They have a great little shop with some great silver pieces, artwork and handbags.
40. Curl up under your beach umbrella with Anne Morrow Lindbergh's classic short memoir, "Gift from the Sea."