How to Spend Easter
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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. From Sunday brunches and egg hunts to outdoor adventures, here are the best things to do during Easter in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Easter Events & Activities on Alabama's Beaches
Easter Brunch
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 Coastal, GTs, The Hangout, Foodcraft, Perch, Perdido Beach Resort, and Coast are offering Easter 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.
Easter Events
Easter 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 Easter egg hunts and other family Easter events happening along our shores around the holiday.
March 20 - April 5: Bunny Scavenger Hunt
March 21: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
March 21 - April 4: Easter Photos at The Wharf
March 30 - April 4: Easter Eggstravaganza in Gulf State Park
April 2: Easter Storytime
April 4: Spring Market & Easter Egg Extravaganza
April 4: Brunch with the Bunny at Tacky Jacks
April 4: Glow-Egg-Adventure at OWA
April 5: Flora-Bama Easter Egg Hunt & Church Services
Attend a Sunrise Easter Service
Attend a Sunrise Easter Service
Put on your Sunday best and worship on the beach. Our destination’s come-as-you-are Easter 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.
Get Outdoors
Get Outdoors
One of the best things to do for Easter in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is to enjoy fresh air and sunshine in Gulf State Park. Hop on a bike or hike to discover the nine different ecosystems along the award-winning Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. The park has a free bike-sharing program, so you don’t even have to bring your own. 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. The mild weather of April makes this the ideal time of year for outdoor adventures.
View Incredible Sunrises & Sunsets
View Incredible Sunrises & Sunsets
Locals love this time of year on Alabama's white-sand beaches as the weather offers comfortable mornings and evenings. After time change in March, it's a little easier to wake up for an early morning stroll on the beach to watch the sunrise. In the evenings, pack a picnic or head to a waterfront restaurant and witness the sky burst with vibrant colors during sunset.
Plan Your Easter Beach Trip
Whether you prefer to lounge in a chair and soak up the sun, explore our waterways or visit an attraction, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during Easter on Alabama's Beaches. Our destination offers plenty of ways for you and your family to make lasting memories. Plan your Easter trip in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan and spend the holiday weekend on the beach.
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Sydnie Lee
A Gulf Coast native and Travel Marketing Professional, Sydnie is Alabama's Beaches Content Specialist (AKA taste tester and destination researcher.) She spends time visiting restaurants, attractions, activities, and events in the area to get the inside scoop on all things happening in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan.
