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Beachside table setting with flowers, pillows, and umbrellas during sunset - Beachside Blankets Gulf Shores, AL and Orange Beach, AL

BEACHSIDE BLANKETS

  • Picnics made picture‑perfect. Beachside Blankets sets up dreamy picnic spreads right on the sand — complete with blankets, decor, and the cutest coastal details.

A white building with a sign that says "TIKI island boutique" and a blue sign indicating 32 miles to the island. A large palm tree is in the foreground, and other trees are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

TIKI ISLAND BOUTIQUE

  • Tiki Island Boutique in Gulf Shores offers curated beach-chic women’s fashion, resort wear and accessories in a stylish local shop — perfect for finding the perfect vacation outfit just steps from the sand.

Bar with neon sign reading 'PINK PONY PUB' and people sitting at the bar.

PINK PONY PUB

  • Pink Pony Pub is a classic beachfront restaurant in Gulf Shores known for its iconic pink exterior, fresh Gulf seafood, oceanfront views, and fun, laid-back atmosphere — a must-visit stop for anyone wanting the true Gulf Shores beach vibe.

A man with long hair, wearing sunglasses, a hat, a dark t-shirt, and red shorts, is sitting on a Yamaha WaveRunner jet ski on a beach in Gulf Shores, AL. Parasailing, Banana Boat, etc.

BLUESKY PARASAIL & WATERSPORTS

The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL

THE HANGOUT

  • The Hangout in Gulf Shores is a family-friendly beachfront restaurant and entertainment hub with live music, foam parties, sand play areas, great coastal food, and unbeatable Gulf views — one of the top things to do within walking distance on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

Tall plastic cup of iced coffee with caramel color and ice cubes, branded with West Beach Coffee House logo, on a white marble surface.

WEST BEACH COFFEE HOUSE (located inside Pier 33)