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Gulf Shores Seafood News
By News Staff April 25, 2025
In the past year there has been pressure applied by the State of Alabama for restaurants and stores to provide locally sourced seafood. The most consumed seafood in the area are the famous shrimp. Now the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has just made it more difficult for outlets to obtain those shrimp from local providers.
Gulf Shores Urn News
By News Staff April 24, 2025
Over the years we have published many articles about items washing ashore on the Alabama coast. There have been ancient boats, caucuses of whales, proverbial messages in the bottle and of course the many bails of marijuana or bricks of cocaine. But now Gulf Shores Police discovered a new items and are seeking assistance.
Gulf Shores Zoo News
By Ken Cooper April 23, 2025
Located just 6 miles away from the beaches is one of the area's premiere locations for fun and education. When visitors enter the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo they feel like they have entered a tropical urban oasis filled with intriguing sounds from the rich diversity of exotic animals. Whether it’s the distinctive call from peacocks or chatter from monkeys, you are instantly transported out of life’s hustle and bustle into a peaceful kingdom.
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Glamping News in Gulf Shores
By Ken Cooper April 25, 2025
Orange Beach officials and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of a new glamping site named "Young's Hideaway" in honor of longtime residents Cecil and Jesse Young. The project adds a unique accommodation option to the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Gulf Shores Area Education News
By News Staff April 24, 2025
The management and owners of the Perdido Beach Resort have been generously giving back to the community since opening their doors in 1987. They have hosted dignitaries and events, been a central point of communication during crisis, introduced thousand of visitors to the beaches and always shown leadership in community government and organizations.
Gulf Shores Boating News
By News Staff April 23, 2025
Florida Powerboat members from from Key West to the Gulf Coast are gathering in Orange Beach for their annual Powerboat Week. The Florida Powerboat Club (FPC) was founded in 1993 as a membership-driven organization to promote safe, responsible powerboating in a group setting and assist performance boating enthusiasts in many ways to achieve the maximum enjoyment from their Florida powerboating lifestyles.
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Coastal Region News

Gulf Shores area news
By News Staff April 25, 2025
A new public boat ramp on County Road 6 in Bon Secour was officially opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Baldwin County Commissioners. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, marked the completion of the long-awaited boat access to the Bon Secour River, providing boaters and fishermen with improved access to local waterways. Construction took about 1 year to complete.
News in Gulf Shores area
By Guy Busby April 24, 2025
Travel on West Peachtree Avenue will soon be smoother after the Foley City Council approved road repairs. The council voted to fix the road near Foley Airport last week. Jeff Phillips, the city construction projects manager, explained that collapsed metal storm drainage pipes buried alongside the road had damaged the street.
By News Staff April 22, 2025
One of the most beautiful beaches in the area is Johnson Beach in Perdido Key. Each year the Gulf Island National Seashore honors the amazing person for whom the area is named. The annual Rosamond Johnson Beach Day is held on Saturday, May 3 at Johnson Beach in the Gulf Islands National Seashore of Perdido Key.
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Surf Conditions

Before you enter the water it is always good to know the anticipated surf conditions for the day. Visit this site for today's report.

Pets On Beach

Pets are not allowed on the beach but there are several areas in the city for them to stretch their legs. Read more about local regulations.

Public Parking

During the summer months parking at the beach can be hard to find. The city has explained the system on the linked page for tourist and locals.