Family walking along the shore on the beach in Gulf Shores

How to Spend Easter

in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

March 14, 2025

If a serene beach sounds like the perfect setting for a long spring weekend, pack your bags and let the Easter Bunny visit you on Alabama's Beaches. Here are six reasons you should spend Easter in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Family dining by the water at The Gulf beachfront restaurant in Orange Beach

1. Easter Brunch

Sure, you could prepare a big holiday meal on Easter Sunday, but you don't have to in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Several restaurants including GTs, The Hangout, Foodcraft, and Coast are offering Sunday brunch to celebrate. We suggest calling and making a reservation to make sure you have a table. You can also pick up a prepared to-go meal and dine in the comfort of your condo or beach house.

Colorful Easter eggs on the sand at LuLu's Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Gulf Shores

2. Enjoy Family-Friendly Events

You can’t let Easter pass by without the kids participating in an egg hunt or snapping photos with the Easter Bunny. Check out these events happening along our shores around the holiday.

March 29-April 19: Easter Photos at The Wharf
March 29-Aril 19: Photos with the Easter Bunny at Tanger Outlets
April 12: Breakfast with the Bunny at Coastal
April 12 & 19: Bunnies & Baskets at OWA
April 17: Easter Story Time at Gulf Shores Library
April 19: Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Drop at Flora-Bama
April 20: Easter Brunch at Perdido Beach Resort
April 20: LuLu's Easter Egg Dash

Colorful sunrise over the Gulf in Orange Beach

3. Attend a Sunrise Easter Service

Put on your Sunday best and worship on the beach. Our destination’s come-as-you-are Easter sunrise services allow you to enjoy the holiday with sand between your toes and clear-blue water in the background. We suggest bringing a blanket or beach chairs as many services have limited seating. Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar and The Lodge host free sunrise services by the shore on Easter Sunday. Both are open to the public.

Family on the beach watching at the sunset in Orange Beach

4. View Incredible Sunrises & Sunsets

Locals love this time of year on Alabama's white-sand beaches as the weather offers comfortable mornings and evenings. During these early spring months, the sun rises and sets directly over the beach, creating picture-perfect moments. Go for an early morning walk or plan an evening picnic to catch these beautiful scenes.

Family walking along the boardwalk on the Hugh S. Branyon trail in Gulf State Park

5. Get Outdoors

Fresh air and sunshine start with bike rides and hikes. You’ll discover nine different ecosystems as you experience the natural beauty of Gulf State Park. The park has a free bike-sharing program, so you don’t even have to bring your own. Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail offers more than 28 miles of trails for bikers and hikers to explore. If you prefer to hit the water, rent a kayak or paddleboard from a local outfitter and venture onto Lake Shelby, located at the center of the park.

Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise looking out into the Gulf

6. Create Memories

Whether you prefer to lounge in a chair and soak up the sun, explore our museums, or visit an attraction, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Alabama's Beaches. Our destination offers plenty of ways for you and your family to make lasting memories.