How to Spend 12 Days of Christmas
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Give your family holiday to remember with a getaway to Alabama's Beaches. While the chances of seeing snow are slim, you can experience the Alabama Gulf Coast's version of a white Christmas, complete with white sand, coastal cocktails, and comfortable weather. Enjoy 12 days of Christmas in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with these ideas to help you count down the days until December 25.
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12 Oysters to Indulge In
You can’t pass up fresh seafood when on our shores. Order a dozen oysters at one of the dozen seafood spots in the area and savor the delicious taste of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
11 Spots to Snap a Photo
Freshen up your feed with vacation pics at one of these Instagramable spots on Alabama’s Beaches.
10 food trails to try
Bring your appetite to the beach and satisfy your tastebuds with 10 different food and drink trails highlighting the exquisite cuisine of our shores.
9 ecosystems in Gulf State Park
Walk, run, or bike through the 28 miles of paved trails of Gulf State Park. Along the way, you’ll experience 9 distinct ecosystems abounding with local flora and fauna.
8 ingredients for the perfect bushwacker
Two liqueurs, two different rums, ice cream, cream of coconut, ice, and chocolate syrup are all you need to make the delicious drink of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
7 days a week of live music
Sit back and listen to the tunes of local musicians every day of the week at the iconic Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar.
6 go-kart courses to race on
On your marks. Get set. Go! Race around the six thrilling go-kart courses at The Track Family Fun Park.
5 golf courses to play
Bring your clubs and play a few rounds on the five pristine courses in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
4 brews in a flight
Order a flight at Big Beach Brewing and try four of the delicious, locally brewed beers made in-house.
3 beach towns to discover
Discover the charm of each of the three beach towns that make up Alabama’s Beaches: Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fort Morgan.
Dinner for 2
Book a dinner for two at any of the fabulous restaurants in the area. Whether you dine under the stars, by the water, or in the sand, a meal on Alabama’s Beaches is one to remember.
1 unforgettable vacation
Fall in love with Alabama’s Beaches and cherish the memories you make during your vacation! Experience all these things and more in one incredible destination.
