Location: Gulf Shores
Top Things to do in Gulf Shores
What to do and see in Gulf Shores, Alabama (AL): The Best Shopping
This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking. A great place for families, Gulf Shores has The Track, a family recreation center with bumper boats, and also the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
Restaurants in Gulf Shores
1. Retro Road Trip
2. Blue Girl Beading Co
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach or anytime if you are a bead fanatic! Come create your own soveneir choosing from our huge selection of beads and findings! Classes available, view on our calendar or call ahead and schedule a convenient time for your group.
Reviewed By 31beckih - Maryville, United States
I love this shop! Tara is amazing. I’ve purchased two previous pieces and this year while visiting Gulf Shores I forgot my favorite necklace. We were having photos taken on the beach so I reached out to Tara and she helped me come up with another amazing piece. I recommend her to other fellow visitors.
3. Pottery Central World Headquarters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Working studio open by appointment or chance.
4. The Saucery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Saucery is home of handcrafted specialty food items.
5. Chocolate Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By aprilholley - Surf City, United States
Best for truffles, hand poured candies, barks, and fudges. They do offer ice creams as well, but as another review mentions they are Blue Bell (which is a southern thing- and a tasty one) and they do creations w/it. However, I don’t think I’ve cream is the main focus. These chocolate caramel covered pecans AMAZING. Chocolate peanut butter fudge was as good or better than what we usually get in the Smokey Mountains. Very delicious! Truffles. Fantastic!
6. Rouses
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By BobK627 - Fairhope, United States
There is no competition for Rouses in Lower Alabama. They have a huge selection of produce, seafood and meat, with all the dry goods you would expect of a first class grocery store They are attentive to the issue of Covid-19, and their staff is consistently helpful, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Their prepared food is really good, and if you want to splurge, their dry aged beef, done in the store, is exceptional. They also have an enormous wine and beer selection to quench your thirst:-)
7. The Happy Shak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
THE HAPPY SHAK offers handmade tie dye, huge selection of incense, 3-D tapestries, boho/chic clothing, jewelry, fun & FREE HUGS! Check our website for more!
8. Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with office and Art Gallery at 225 East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Dedicated to the advancement of arts along Coastal Alabama.
9. Geez Louise Boutique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Geez Louise-- The Everything Boutique! We offer a wide variety of apparel, accessories, jewelry, shoes, and gifts from Free People to Kate Spade to Lily Pulitzer! Come see us at the beach in Gulf Shores, AL!
Reviewed By mindysmith
Good selection of Chako handbags, Scout, and Vera Bradley. I always go for the Ginger Snaps jewelry when we are on vacation. Good way to kill some time if you are waiting for your table at Oyster House next door.
10. Souvenir City
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By jcb2168
We love Souvenir City! It has the best selection of air brush shirts, tons of cute souvenirs/knick knacks and my girls love the big shark. Definitely swing by if you have time.
