Make the Most of a Site Visit with Holiday Shopping
If you are taking a holiday site visit to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for meeting planning, why not mix a little pleasure with business? Now is a fantastic time to enjoy holiday shopping AND a beach getaway!
Comfortable shoes and a big shopping bag are just about all you need for a successful holiday shopping trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Be sure to leave some extra room in your trunk for all the goodies you can bag during a Gulf Shores and Orange Beach shopping excursion. Big-box retailers such as Target, Books-A-Million, and Bed, Bath & Beyond at Pelican Place and national retailers at Tanger Outlets line up with local specialty boutiques, beckoning the savvy shopper with deals and unique finds.
Want to snag some beach swag?
Find the perfect gift with a wide variety of fun options. Personalized license plates, air-brushed T-shirts, coffee mugs, beachwear and towels are just a few of the finds that’ll make fun stocking stuffers for the upcoming holidays. The Original Oyster House Boardwalk in Gulf Shores also boasts boutiques to cover everyone on your list, and you can even stop for a lunch or dinner break to refuel between stores. Make plans to spend an entire day at The Wharf in Orange Beach, with over 60 retail shops, delicious restaurants and entertainment!
Enjoy outlet shopping?
Tanger Outlet Center, just north of Gulf Shores in Foley, offers more than 120 outlet and designer retail stores that feature everything from golf clubs and cookware to clothing and accessories. Take a break in the food court or just people-watch from a bench and soak in the atmosphere.
Support local businesses.
Restaurant gift cards make great stocking stuffers and gifts, so stock up on them while you are here. And don’t head back home without checking out the specialty gift items or even creating your own unique piece of hand-blown glass art or pottery at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. Any item from the center is a one-of-a-kind holiday gift that’s guaranteed to please.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to many coastal crafters offering unique gifts. From local beer and bites to handmade crafts and art, you can cross everyone off your shopping list and bring them home treasures they will love.
Let Alabama Gulf Coast’s shopping options help you wrap up your holiday while here to explore potential meeting venues.
