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Date Night on the Gulf Coast
Entertainment

Date Night on the Gulf Coast

Sunset cocktails on the bay, waterfront dining where the chef has a James Beard nod, live jazz in Fairhope, and a beach walk under the stars. Here's how to do date night on the Gulf Coast.

Best Seafood in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Food & Drink

Best Seafood in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Picking the best seafood on a stretch of coast that runs almost entirely on seafood is a bold move, so let us be clear up front: this is not a list of every place that serves fried shrimp. This is ...

Best Happy Hours on the Gulf Coast
Food & Drink

Best Happy Hours on the Gulf Coast

The best happy hour deals from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach — cheap oysters, half-price drafts, sunset specials, and the spots worth building your evening around.

Best Coffee Shops on the Gulf Coast
Food & Drink

Best Coffee Shops on the Gulf Coast

The best independent coffee shops from Gulf Shores to Fairhope — local roasters, bookstore cafes, and beachside espresso worth getting up for.

Best Breakfast and Brunch on the Gulf Coast
Food & Drink

Best Breakfast and Brunch on the Gulf Coast

The best breakfast and brunch spots on Alabama's Gulf Coast -- from beach-view shrimp and grits to biscuits worth getting up early for in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fairhope.

How to Manage Your Band Profile on The Lineup
Guides

How to Manage Your Band Profile on The Lineup

How to claim your band profile, add photos and videos, update your bio, and post your show schedule on The Lineup. Free for all musicians.

A Day on the Fort Morgan Peninsula
Guides

A Day on the Fort Morgan Peninsula

Fort Morgan Road starts where Gulf Shores ends and runs 14 miles west to the tip of a narrow peninsula at the mouth of Mobile Bay. The further you drive, the quieter it gets.

A Day in Spanish Fort & Daphne
Guides

A Day in Spanish Fort & Daphne

Spanish Fort and Daphne sit on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, and they are the kind of places most visitors blow right past on their way to the beach. That is a mistake.

A Day in Perdido Key
Guides

A Day in Perdido Key

Perdido Key sits right on the Florida-Alabama state line, and honestly, that is part of the charm. You are technically in Florida, but the Gulf Shores vibe bleeds right over.

A Day in Magnolia Springs and Elberta
Guides

A Day in Magnolia Springs and Elberta

Two of Baldwin County's most charming small towns, ten minutes apart. One delivers mail by boat. The other throws a sausage festival twice a year. Here's how to spend a day.

A Day in Fairhope, Alabama
Guides

A Day in Fairhope, Alabama

Fairhope is one of those towns that makes you slow down whether you planned to or not. The second you park on Section Street and start walking, the pace just shifts.

A Day in Bay Minette & Robertsdale
Guides

A Day in Bay Minette & Robertsdale

Baldwin County's inland towns don't get the tourist traffic, which is exactly the point. Here's how to spend a day in Bay Minette and Robertsdale.

10 Free Things to Do on the Gulf Coast
Things To Do

10 Free Things to Do on the Gulf Coast

Public beaches, wildlife refuges, sunset spots, free live music, and more ways to enjoy the Alabama Gulf Coast without spending a dime.