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Dolphin Cruise Orange Beach

Top 5 Family Activities Your Attendees Will Love While on a Workcation at the Beach

When planning a meeting at the beach, you may create more excitement and gain more attendees by inviting them to bring their families along.

April 13, 2022

Although your guests are there to attend a meeting, it’s important to schedule some downtime to spend with their families (and friends, plus ones or by themselves). A major plus to hosting your meeting at the beach is the long list of activities that are great fun for all ages. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer many adventures, but we have compiled a list of just a few to get you started. 

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes you to a 25-acre unique location right here in Gulf Shores. Feed giraffes, pet kangaroos and see other wild animals up close for a day filled with family fun and guaranteed laughs. Enjoy a delicious meal at the first-ever green-certified restaurant in Alabama – Safari Club. Group rates are available, making it ideal for a full-conference outing. As a bonus, you can even host a meeting at the zoo in a variety of outdoor spaces.

Dolphin Cruise

Guests on a dolphin cruise are guaranteed to be delighted when they see dolphins frolicking in their natural habitat. The Alabama Gulf Coast is home to many dolphin cruise options, all known to create smile after smile. Don’t forget your phone or camera for this photo-worthy adventure, as this memorable experience is sure to be a highlight. In particular, some of our favorite cruise providers include Cetacean Cruises, Sail Wild Hearts and Anonyme.  

Fishing Charter Alabama Gulf Coast

Charter Fishing Trip

Take a charter fishing trip. A day at sea is ideal for building a sense of teamwork while allowing attendees time with their family. And your meeting goers can even take home the fresh fish they reel in! If you choose to relax at your home away from home, you can even have your fish cooked at local restaurants and vacation rentals.

Gulf State Park

Spend a day at Gulf State Park, which has become a mecca for lovers of the great outdoors vacationing on the Alabama Gulf Coast. A destination within the destination, there’s plenty to see and do within the park’s 6,150 acres, and there are 28 miles of trails and nine distinct ecosystems to explore.  Fishing, kayaking, hiking, Segway tours and picnics are just a few of the many family-friendly activities that the park boasts.

Gulf State Park Beach

Beach

The beaches, of course! There is nothing quite like sitting back and soaking up the sun on our beautiful white-sand beaches. 

There is no end to family-friendly fun here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Increase your attendance by letting your attendees know that your event is about more than meetings – it’s also a family vacation.

Let our sales team help you plan a memorable meeting your attendees – and their companions – will enjoy!

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