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Coastal Art Center Orange Beach

Non-Traditional Meeting Spaces

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

September 2, 2022

Looking for a fun and unique place to host your next meeting? We’ve done the research for you and compiled a list of our top contenders. Look no further!
 
The Alabama Gulf Coast is home to an array of meeting and conference venues ranging from event centers to places right on the sand. Consider these seven unique spaces for your next meeting!

Orange Beach Event Center
1. Gulf State Park Beach Pavillion

The Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion is a wonderful way to meet in the fresh, coastal air while also having access to full shade and air-conditioned restrooms. The pavilion features large picnic tables, private showers, a snack bar, plenty of places to sit and eat, and even a fireplace for chilly days. 

2. Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf

Need ample event space? Look no further than Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. This venue offers 18,000 square feet of flexible space conveniently located in Orange Beach on the Intracoastal Waterway. The breakout rooms and movable stage provide many opportunities for whatever function you have in mind, from conventions to large social gatherings, and there is a catering kitchen to boot. 

Coastal Arts Center Orange Beach
3. Coastal Arts Center

For a unique experience with breathtaking views, the Coastal Arts Center is the space for you! The 10,000-square-foot gallery space includes a 5,000-square-foot main hall and a catering kitchen. Outside, the grounds feature a waterfront stage overlooking Wolf Bay, and moss-draped oaks provide shade on the lavishly landscaped grounds. The executive conference room is available for board meetings and small gatherings. The Hot Shop is well suited for custom-tailored team-building retreats, and The Clay Studio and gallery are available to help groups get creative and feel inspired.

4. Magnolia Hall

Searching for a space to host a seated dinner with scrumptious food? Magnolia Hall is the place for you! Located at Cosmo’s Courtyard on Canal Road in Orange Beach, the folks at this facility raise the bar on specialized catering. Intimate enough for small meetings and quiet reunions, yet large enough to accommodate seated dinners and wedding receptions, your next meeting or event here will make a lasting impression on your attendees.

The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park
5. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Throughout the beautifully landscaped 25 acres of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, various indoor and outdoor spaces provide out-of-the-box locations for your upcoming event. Ranging from banquet rooms to an African Bazaar with colorful vendor booths and cocktail options, there is a place at the zoo to make any event fun!

6. Learning Campus at Gulf State Park

The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park offers six meeting rooms of varying sizes, with the flexibility to welcome up to 200 people. Each facility stands independently from the others but is connected via the boardwalk. Easily coordinate multiple lectures, learning activities or events for an immersive learning experience.

Gulf Shores Beach
7. Have Your Meeting on the Beach!

Lastly, if you are traveling to the beach for a meeting, why not meet ON the beach? Our beautiful Alabama beaches boast a gorgeous setting for fun gatherings, receptions and sunset parties after a full day in the conference room. Or consider scheduling a session on the sand.
 
No matter what venue you choose, your attendees are in for a treat when you meet on the Alabama Gulf Coast!

Check out all of the incredible meeting spots in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and begin planning your next event!

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