Gulf Shores Alabama Blog

Kiva Dunes Rentals: Save Ferry Time and Guest Fees, Inland Travelers
Kiva Dunes Rentals: Save Ferry Time and Guest Fees, Inland Travelers

Kiva Dunes rentals for inland travelers: plan around Mobile Bay's 40 minute ferry and airport drives, weigh golf versus ...

Kentucky Travelers: Windward Pointe Orange Beach, Mostly 3BR Units
Kentucky Travelers: Windward Pointe Orange Beach, Mostly 3BR Units

Compact Windward Pointe tips for Kentucky travelers: learn about mostly three-bedroom units, daily flag alerts (text ALB...

3 Things Iowa Travelers Must Confirm at Royal Palms, Gulf Shores
3 Things Iowa Travelers Must Confirm at Royal Palms, Gulf Shores

Iowa travelers: Royal Palms sits on Gulf Shores' quiet east end by Gulf State Park. Confirm 3 things before booking and ...

Drivers: Orange Beach Toll Bridge Now Toll Free, Plaza Removed
Drivers: Orange Beach Toll Bridge Now Toll Free, Plaza Removed

Alabama bought the Foley Beach Express and removed the toll plaza. Read how the $57–60M purchase and demolition affect d...

Plan for 325,448 Visitors — Shrimp Festival Gulf Shores for Indiana Travelers
Plan for 325,448 Visitors — Shrimp Festival Gulf Shores for Indiana Travelers

Indiana travelers: plan for the Shrimp Festival Oct 8–11, 2026. Shuttle, parking, and lodging advice, plus crowd context...

Gulf Shores Rip Currents for Illinois Visitors: Double Red Flag Rules
Gulf Shores Rip Currents for Illinois Visitors: Double Red Flag Rules

Traveling from Illinois to Gulf Shores? Learn the double red flag law, how to spot rip currents, where lifeguards patrol...

July Rain in Gulf Shores: Indoor Plans, Lightning Safety, and Rentals
July Rain in Gulf Shores: Indoor Plans, Lightning Safety, and Rentals

Practical plan for rainy Gulf Shores: indoor picks (arcade, zoo, arts), NWS rule to wait 30 minutes after thunder, July ...

3–4 Days in Gulf Shores: Itineraries for Families & Couples
3–4 Days in Gulf Shores: Itineraries for Families & Couples

Plan 3–4 days in Gulf Shores with ready itineraries for families and couples. Includes where to stay, parking and beach-...

Families: Avoid 16% Tax Surprise at Ocean House Gulf Shores
Families: Avoid 16% Tax Surprise at Ocean House Gulf Shores

Plan a family stay at Ocean House in Gulf Shores. Confirm unit perks, verify rental license and lodging tax (up to 16%),...