10 Things to do in July
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Start planning your trip to Alabama's beaches this summer with this helpful guide to everything happening here in July.
The weather is warm, the water is cool and the fun is nonstop! July is jam-packed with great activities and unmissable events for the whole family. If you’re headed to Alabama’s beaches this summer, check out these ten things to do during the month of July.
Listen to Tunes Under the Stars
Calling all country music fans. You won’t want to miss Morgan Wallen and special guest Hardy at The Wharf Amphitheater on July 2-3. You’ll enjoy a great summer night of live music under the stars. Put on your cowboy hat and get your tickets for this show.
Get Wet and Wild
A short drive to Foley will lead you to OWA’s Tropic Falls Indoor Water Park, the Alabama Gulf Coast’s newest and largest indoor waterpark. This tropical escape houses a 300,000-square-foot wave pool, slides towering over 100 feet, a lazy river and more exciting attractions. Be one of the first to experience this unbelievable waterpark when it opens this summer and grab season passes, so you can visit as many times as you want.
Celebrate the Fourth of July
Enjoy Independence Day at the beach with multiple celebrations happening throughout the area. Flora-Bama is hosting their annual Fourth of July Party with barbecue, live music, fireworks and the Annual Freedom Run. You can also visit The Wharf for their Independence Day celebration which will include kid’s activities, fireworks and light show. Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are also hosting their own events for guests and locals to celebrate the nation’s birthday beach style.
Snap a Selfie
You can’t go on a vacation without coming home with a camera roll full of photos from your trip, and Cool Shots Selfie Museum at The Wharf is the perfect place to snap a few pictures. This immersive gallery has over 50 cool and captivating backdrops and scenes for your next Instagram post or Tik Tok. Pets are also welcome in the museum, so bring your furry friends along for a family photo shoot.
Catch the Blue Angels
The highly anticipated Blue Angels Beach Air Show is back on July 6-9. Check out our Gulf Coast heroes as they soar above the shore. The Blue Angels are the U. S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron stationed at Forrest Sherman Field aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. Head over to Pensacola Beach for a quick day trip and catch these guys flying high.
Check Out the Stars of Shark Week
The Discovery Channel isn’t the only place to catch Shark Week. Gulf State Park is celebrating all week long with events every day at The Gulf State Park Fishing and Educaiton Pier. There will be a touch tank, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts and more activities for guests to learn all about the extraordinary world of sharks.
Cool Off in the Water
The warm weather of summer makes July the perfect time to cool off with water activities. Ride the waves with a jet ski, paddle the back bays on a kayak or search for underwater creatures as you snorkel. To really make a splash, rent a pontoon or party boat and spend the day relaxing on the water.
Hook, Line & Sinker
Grab your fishing gear and head to the Alabama Gulf Coast for three exciting tournaments this month. First up is the 89th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Dauphin Island from July 15-17. This weekend event is the largest fishing tournament in the world and attracts thousands of anglers and even more spectators. The Orange Beach Marina hosts the MBGFC Billfish Limited Tournament on July 22-24 and the MBGFC Ladies’ Tournament on July 29-31. You’re bound to spot some impressive catches at both of these tournaments.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
If the water isn’t enough to keep you cool, treat yourself to an outrageous, one-of-a-kind shake at The Yard Milkshake Bar. This sweet spot offers hand-dipped cones, bowls, floats and specialty milkshakes. The hardest part of your visit will be deciding between 28 flavors of ice cream to make your delectable creation.
Find Family Fun at The Wharf
During the summer, The Wharf in Orange Beach is filled with exciting events all season long. Every night, you can catch the spectacular SPECTRA laser light show as it illuminates the shops and restaurants with brilliant colors. On Monday evenings, you’ll find lots of fun and fireworks for Sparks After Dark. Tuesday nights are kids’ nights and feature lots of entertainment and games for the whole family to enjoy. Check out The Wharf’s calendar to see all of the fabulous events going on this summer.
Get ready for a summer vacation unlike any other in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Check out all the fun events happening on the Alabama Gulf Coast and start planning.
