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Romantic Getaways

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Start planning your itinerary and discover a vacation with romantic activities, stunning views, and beautiful beaches. Select from the options below to help plan your beach vacation. 

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What to Do During Your
Gulf Coast Couples Trip

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach allow you to rekindle excitement and happiness, seek adventure, and escape the routines of everyday life. Turquoise water, sugar-white sand, various activities, shops, and restaurants make the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area an excellent getaway choice for couples.

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Something for Everyone

Music fans can visit during the summer to see huge artists performing at The Wharf's Summer Concert Series. If you love golf, there are 15 area courses to choose from. Nature lovers have many options for land-based adventures. You’ll also find attractions, art and museums, and shopping and dining. Try a sunset sailboat or helicopter tour if you want something unique to top off your couple's getaway. You can also plan your trip around one of the local festivals. 

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White sand beaches & nature

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have miles of shoreline for couples to explore. If you love nature and want to go hiking, wander the quartz-grain expanses and look for wildlife or shells. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover the diverse ecosystems in the area. A sunset walk is an ideal way to end the day.

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Boat and dolphin tours

Day tours offer wildlife sightings, fishing opportunities, and diving. On the other hand, evening tours are geared more toward a traditional romantic ambiance. Enjoy a meal and epic views at sunset while you cruise the turquoise waters with your partner.

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Water activities

If you prefer to find a rental or excursion and head into the waves, you can select from foil or paddle boarding, kayaking, Jet Skiing and parasailing. Some of these water activities may be a bit too action-packed for some couples, but others will love to experience the thrills with their significant other.

Where to Stay During Your
Gulf Coast Couples Trip

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With over 18,000 rooms and many types of accommodations, you have choices that fit a variety of budgets and lifestyles when you visit Alabama's Gulf Coast. If you’re an outdoorsy couple, bring your RV or tent and set up a camping spot near the beach. For the luxury experience, select one of the beach resorts in our area, featuring all-inclusive options that cover your dining, activities, and entertainment for the whole vacation. If you are looking for a charming cozy getaway try a bed & breakfast.
 

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There are plenty of hotels, beach houses, and condos in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Select your preferred amenities, like pool, pet-friendly, beachfront, tennis court access, and more. If you’re staying for any extended time, want more space, or prefer to do your own cooking, rental homes and condos are a wonderful option and will keep couples satisfied. No matter what accommodations you'll need, we'll have the perfect fit for a romantic getaway in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.

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What To Pack

Check out our what to pack list to ensure you are ready for your beach vacation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Several local companies rent chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys. Many will even set up and take down the equipment for you, so all you have to do is enjoy a day by the water. 

Simple, Effortless, Beach Packing Tips>

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Beach Trip FAQs

If you’re visiting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for the first time, you may have several questions about the area, and we have answers! Before you travel to our sandy shores, look at these frequently asked questions about vacationing on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

FAQs, just for you. 

The Perfect Place to Reconnect

Traveling gives you a chance to rekindle excitement and happiness and seek adventure. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach can bring you everything, including turquoise water, sugar-white sand, various activities, shops, and restaurants. Follow one couple through the perfect day together on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Alabama.

An Ideal Spot for a Beach Honeymoon

If you are looking for a relaxing, secluded place to unwind for a honeymoon, newlyweds flock to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as a location that checks all post-wedding boxes. 

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Whether you want to relax on the beach all week, have water adventures, enjoy a dolphin cruise, treat yourselves to couples' spa packages, or discover nature through one of our great hikes, Alabama's Gulf Coast has the perfect romantic backdrop to make your honeymoon memorable. In addition, consider hosting a destination wedding in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach so that all your friends and family can enjoy the beautiful white-sand beaches with you!

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Everyone has their own idea about what makes the perfect couples getaway. The good news is whether you want a weekend of romance or adventure, you can find both on Alabama’s beaches. Fill your days relaxing on the beach and your nights indulging in decadent desserts.

Do as little or as much as you’d like and connect with the one you love on Alabama's Beaches. 

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