Want to give Dad a Father's Day to remember? It's easy when you're in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Just think about all there is for Dad (and family) to do on Alabama's white-sand beaches. We've got several ideas to help you start planning.
Want to give Dad an unforgettable Father's Day? Here are our favorite things to do with Dad on Alabama's Beaches.
1. Fishing Trip
From the thrill of going after sailfish to cruising the back bays for the night's dinner, the possibilities are endless for those with serious angler skills or casual fishermen. Grab a spot on a deep-sea fishing charter or cast a line from the shore. Either way, taking Dad fishing on his holiday will be fun. It's also something everyone in the family may enjoy.
2. Soar Above the Shore
Give Dad a bird's-eye view of the gorgeous waters of the Gulf with a flight in a gyroplane. He'll fly the aircraft with the help of an FAA-certified flight instructor from Magni Gyroflight and experience the gift of a lifetime. He'll be outfitted with a headset before flying a loop around the beach. Choose from 20-, 40-, or 60-minute flights and dazzle Dad with a one-of-a-kind experience.
3. Ride the Mobile Bay Ferry
Hop aboard the Mobile Bay Ferry and take a relaxing cruise across Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island. The ride takes around 40 minutes and offers passengers the opportunity to see the local bird and marine life. Once you make it across, check out Fort Gaines Historic Site and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. After you've finished exploring Dauphin Island, you can hop onto the ferry and travel back to Fort Morgan, as trips leave every hour and a half.
4. Hit the Golf Course
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are brimming with great golf courses that are not only located in beautiful settings but are also award-winning. In fact, several of our area's golf courses landed on Golf Advisor's Top 20 list of courses in Alabama. Dad will love playing a few rounds while enjoying the coastal breeze and gorgeous scenery.
5. Hit the Water
Let Dad relax and cool off by renting a kayaks or paddle boards. If you're looking for something a little more exciting, there are plenty of unique ways to hit the water like foil board lessons, bird pedal boats, and tiki rides Pick an activity suitable for the whole family and surprise Dad with an exciting adventure on the water.
6. Big Beach Brewing Company
Take Dad to Big Beach Brewing Company, a fun taproom and 10-barrel brewhouse in the heart of Gulf Shores. You'll join other craft beer enthusiasts at this indoor-outdoor alehouse featuring live music on the weekends. There are always 12 beers on tap, made in-house at the locally-owned brewery. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or order snacks from bar.
7. Cruise to the Islands
Let Dad captain his own vessel with a boat rental from a local marina. From pontoons to center console boats, there are lots of vessels to choose from. Once you're aboard, cruise out to Bird and Robinson Island and spend a day playing in the water, sunbathing on the boat, or looking for local wildlife. Don't forget to pack some snacks and drinks, so you can have a picnic on the water.
8. Historic Fort Morgan
If Dad is a history buff, he'll love exploring the tunnels and barracks at Historic Fort Morgan. This third-system masonry fort has stood tall, guarding Mobile Bay for over a century. Dad and the kiddos will have a blast checking out the fort's grounds while also getting a fantastic view of the water from the top of the fort.
Orange Beach Inshore Fishing
Spend a few hours or an entire day fishing the back bays of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama. Inshore fishing is great year round, and yields abundant catches like mackerel, trout, redfish, flounder and many other species.
