Somebody named Editor has gone to a lot of work and mapped out restaurants and other places on a Google map.
Just enter '; Orange Beach Al'; in the map box and then click on the left side for what you want.
Thanks to whoever did this. Dave
Friday, March 30, 2012
Driving Trip from Birmingham to Washington DC
This will be in October and hoping for some interesting scenery and places to stop by. We like to by-pass the Interstate except when we%26#39;re on a time limit and haven%26#39;t been north of Birmingham.
Any ideas/suggestions will be appreciated.
Driving Trip from Birmingham to Washington DC
You should consider the Blueridge Parkway:
http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
Driving Trip from Birmingham to Washington DC
Agreed the Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive is worth the time to be included. Plan time to do stops in Shenandoah NP ( they have them described in a park guide you can pick up), and some wineries in Virginia (if that interests you.) There is a fairly large wine growers region along the PKWY and I-81; you can Google wineries in VA.
Most of this is all North of Roanoke.
Shenandoah is GORGEOUS and unspoiled.
We have made this drive and like to divide it up so it doesn%26#39;t take 3 days.
Charlottesville and Chattanooga are also great towns to stop in for a few hours or a meal. Both are easy in/out/back on the road.
Our favorite route would be...
Enter Birmingham area from I-20 west.
Take I-459 North (exit 106) AROUND Birmingham
to I-59 North (toward Gadsden) to Chattanooga,
I-75 North to Knoxville,
I-81 North to Roanoke, VA,
then the Parkway to Front Royal, VA.
Finally I-66 East to D.C.
DO NOT allow MapQuest or any one advising you talk you into going through Atlanta. Ther is A LOT more traffic, and a LOT less scenery.
I would go to randmcnally.com or your local AAA to get a specific map before you leave.
Rand Mcnally has up to date road construction info on interstates AND US Highways.
How long are you planning to stretch this trip?
(the part past BHM)
If you are going to do wineries ,get this map before you go and there are some great wines there. I particularly like the classic fruit wines from Hilltop. Get off below I-81 below I-64 and work your way up to Charlottesville thru wine country...You could go the Wintergreen -the big resort. We were just in Waynesboro and loved that part of Virginia
http://www.virginiawines.org/default.htm
Traveling from Birmingham to D. C., it%26#39;ll be best to take I-59 which connects to another interstate near Chattanooga. A scenic route you can take through NE Alabama is LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
Here%26#39;s some Lookout Mountain Parkway info from www.alabamabyways.org (particulars I%26#39;ve added are in the parentheses).
The Lookout Mountain Parkway spans three states as it stretches across Lookout Mountain from Gadsden, Alabama to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Within it%26#39;s 93-miles, one will find waterfalls (Noccalula), canyons (Little River), scenic brow vistas, unique towns (Mentone) and villages, state (DeSoto)and national parks and preserves (again, Little River Canyon) and many more natural wonders.
How many days do you have? You%26#39;ll be passing through all my most favourite areas of the southeast. :)
My suggested route: Birmingham on 1-59 %26amp; Lookout Mountain Parkway to Chattanooga, 1-75 and Cherohala Skyway to Cherokee, NC (through Topton, NC), Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, and I-66 to D.C.
Gulf Shore State Park Cabins
Hi, We are planning a trip middle of August and rented a cabin at State park. Has anyone stayed there, and are they nice? This is our first time to GS and we are really looking forward to it.
Gulf Shore State Park Cabins
The cabins are nice if you%26#39;re looking for a quiet vacation. Five minute drive to the beach. Easy drive to restaurants and shopping. Do a search on this forum for ';state park cabins'; and you%26#39;ll see some good info.
Gulf Shore State Park Cabins
thanks for answering dd992, we are really looking forward to our trip there. a quite vacation is what we are after. we love to fish, so we are planning on that. do you know a good bait shop that is close?
thanks for your help,
wanda
Oops, I don%26#39;t fish. There is a Frith%26#39;s bait shop on East 2nd St in GS and a J%26amp;M Tackle on Canal Rd in OB. I see a lot of people fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway. You might check that out.
I have not been inside one but have driven my family by it numerous times as I want to have a family reunion there. From the outside they look very nice (I believe most of them were rebuilt after Ivan) with satellite TV, grill, and screened in porch. Many have their own fishing pier as well. There%26#39;s also a kid%26#39;s play area in the middle of the cabins.
Just a mile or so from the golf course which is OK for the price (greens painfully slow) and you%26#39;re a few miles from Wal-Mart
Please post a review after your visit so we may get a better idea of them from the inside.
Help!
Hello!
I would like to have a good beach experience!
Does anyone know a great , inexpensive place to stay?
My husband likes to snorkle,where should we go?
We can%26#39;t abide jelly fish. When is best to come to avoid them?
I have heard that June, July and August is the worst for the jelly fish?
We have a family group. Any info is appreciated!
We were told this beach area is just as good as Destin, Florida area?
Thanks and blessings!
Sincerely,
Carrie N and family
Help!CarrieN wrote: ';Does anyone know a great , inexpensive place to stay?';
Don%26#39;t know how large your group is, so don%26#39;t know if you want a condo or a house. There are plenty of reasonably priced properties of all types. Check the lodging tab at this site: www.gulfshores.com
';My husband likes to snorkle,where should we go?';
The smart aleck in me really wanted to reply ';In the Gulf';, but I didn%26#39;t. There are a couple of dive shops that can recommend good snorkeling areas. Once again, that website has links.
';We can%26#39;t abide jelly fish. When is best to come to avoid them?'; I have heard that June, July and August is the worst for the jelly fish?';
Jellyfish come and go on their own schedule and we are not privy to it. There have been tons of news reports about the proliferation of jellies on the Atlantic coast and Gulf Coast this year. They may go away tomorrow, next week, October or never.
When are you planning on coming? That will make a difference in the lodging prices you see. Use the links on that Gulf Shores website to research properties and prices.
Boardwalk Condominium
I will be vacationing in Gulf Shores Aug. 9-Aug.16 with my family. We will be staying at the Boardwalk Condo next to Sea %26#39;n%26#39; Suds. Can anyone tell me about this condo and it%26#39;s beach? Also, any update on the jellyfish? Thanks.
Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores
We are heading to Fort Morgan. AL for a week. We are a group of 13 with kids from 16 - 21 years old. Any suggestions for things to do and/or restaurants that can%26#39;t be missed. Thanks in advance.
Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores
Family Stuff and day trips:
1) Waterparks:
a) Waterville USA- closest to the beach on 59 (roughly a mile) and arguably the biggest. Have not been there.
b) The Track- located across 59 from the Welcome Center (coupons available there for the Track) and next to the airport. Has 2 really good go-kart tracks according to my 17 and 15 year old nephews. Buy tickets at the sales office before going to the ride(s) in the slower seasons. Huge bungee cord thingie as well.
2) Zoo- featured on Animal Planet’s “the little zoo that could” about evacuating animals preceding Hurricane Ivan.
3) The Wharf- ferris wheel
4) Fort Morgan
5) Naval Museum in Pensacola- LOTS of airplanes. Fun for all ages. They currently have a learning game kids can follow along with through the museum. http://navalaviationmuseum.org/
6) Blue Angels- navalaviationmuseum.org/Activities/BlueAngel…
7) USS Alabama in Mobile
8) Biloxi- for parents only. 100 miles from GS. Check www.goodtimetours.com for a day coach trip leaving from the Track.
9) New Orleans- pushing it for a day trip (better to stay overnight in NO) but can be done. If you’ve never been- GO! One of the best cities in America IMHO
10) Baby stuff rentals- http://www.beachandbaby.com/
babiestravellite.com/baby_equipment_rental.h…
11) Scuba Diving/Snorkeling: http://www.downunderdiveshop.com/
12) Dolphin Cruises: gulfshoresyachtclubandmarina.com/charters.htm
Food:
www.orangebeach.ws/restaurants_bars.html
1) Lamberts- (www.throwedrolls.com) Similar to Cracker Barrel. HUGE portions of comfort food. CASH ONLY! Very family oriented. Can be fun or cheesy depending on your viewpoint. Long waits most of the time. Next to Tanger Outlets.
2) Lulu’s- (http://www.lulusathomeport.com/main/index.php) Owned by Jimmy Buffet’s sister. Under the Intercostal waterway bridge off 59 next to the airport. Many locals feel it’s overrated. Family oriented as they have many activities for children. No air conditioning. At night, they usually have a band and can be quite loud. Long waits are common but they have things for the kids to do and a bar inside the door for adults. I always get the ½ head of iceberg lettuce with blue cheese and bacon.
3) Original Oyster House- (http://www.originaloysterhouse.com/) Good place: recommended. For that reason (and location close to the beach-blocks from the beach on 59) can have extremely long waits. There is shopping next to the restaurant to pass the time and a bar inside the door. According to my Dad, they have the best gumbo in the region. I love their Parmesan Oysters.
4) Cosmos- (http://www.cosmosrestaurantandbar.com/) this place was recommended to me by several people. Thought it was overpriced but very good. Food is delicious. Long waits as it’s a very small place. Try eating in the bar. Quiter there too.
5) Desoto’s- (http://www.desotosseafoodkitchen.com/) Great location. Behind Souvenir City. Good food/good prices. Have grouper.
6) Sea n Suds- (http://www.sea-n-suds.com/) AWESOME location on the beach a few blocks east of 59 on Beach Blvd. Very family oriented so long waits but kids can play on the beach and adults can have drinks on their outdoor bar/deck. LOTS of fried seafood. Good raw oysters. Not too expensive. Parking hard, may want to valet.
7) Perdido Beach Resort- (http://www.perdidobeachresort.com/) Went here for lunch. Avacado/tomato salad was superb. Good view of the beach if you get near the glass.
8) Pink Pony- (http://www.pinkponypub.net/) AWESOME location on the beach where 59 ends at the Gulf. Pub food. Great for drinks on their deck at sunset. Shows soccer (football for our non-US folks) on TVs. Also has poker on Wednesdays. (last time I was there this may be discontinued)
9) Papa Rocco’s- (http://www.paparocco.com/) a local’s favorite. Blocks from the beach on 59. Small, dive place with good food, cheap beer, and a band almost every night. Don’t ruin it for us. Parking is minimal.
10 )The Hangout- (http://www.thehangoutal.com/) Finally went to the hangout last week. Here%26#39;s my impressions (we ate before we went so didn%26#39;t try the food) Someone dropped a TON of money on this place. it%26#39;s gorgeous. Bars are very strategically placed. huge one as you enter the door and then 3 out back. Lulu%26#39;s should be shaking in their boots. This place has a huge sand mound that kids can play on, chairs for the parents surrounding it, and a bar right next to that Pretty cool place to take teens. they have an outdoor stage where bands play and then next to that are beds/couches with white canopies and a seating area around a fire that comes out of white crystals It was kind of chilly the night we went but it looks similar to Lulu%26#39;s in that they have garage doors that close. not sure if they have AC. if not, another place to check off my list come Summer. Gift shop has some hilarious gag gifts. Parking is a nightmare. they have their own lot off Beach Blvd but it fills up quick. the other parking near the beach was $5 Overall I was very impressed. Parents should love it because they can let their kids go wild on the sand hill and tire themselves out while enjoying a cold beverage.
Fort Morgan/Gulf Shores
Wow--that last reply is really helpful. I need to copy that for myself for future trips.
We were in Gulf Shores last week and stayed out on Ft. Morgan. If you have stayed before, you are aware that it takes some time to drive back into Gulf Shores and beyond, so plan accordingly when driving in.
We ate out at the Shrimp Basket (the one on Foley) and it was great! Prices were reasonable, food was good, and we got seated without a wait.
We also ate at the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores and really liked it as well. It%26#39;s a little more expensive than the Shrimp Basket, but the food is really good. This place appears to stay very busy and always has a wait. Our group of 9 got there on a Wed. night at 5, thinking we%26#39;d be ';early.'; No such luck--we had to wait 30 minutes to get a pager and then another 30 minutes to get a table. It wasn%26#39;t a bad wait b/c there are little shops around the restaurant and a little lake/lagoon area with fish. There%26#39;s also a little playground too. I don%26#39;t think I would want to make a habit of this, but for one night, it was fine. And, the food was really good.
On Ft. Morgan road (highway 180), there%26#39;s a fantasic seafood market next to the Chevron Station and the Sunplace Else II restaurant. I%26#39;m not sure if the market shares the restaurant%26#39;s name or not. They have lots of shrimp, crab legs, fish, gumbo, etc. and you can either buy it and cook it yourself or have them steam it for you. We got shrimp, crab legs, and gumbo three different times and had them steam it (not the gumbo--ha, ha) for us each time--DELICIOUS! I highly recommend this place. They are open 7 days a week and close at either 7 or 8.
We are also ice cream fans and ate at TCBY in Gulf Shores twice and at Cold Stone Creamery another afternoon. Both were really good as well. There%26#39;s another ice cream shop near TCBY called Scoops but it was extremely busy when we stopped by. We did eat there once last year and it%26#39;s good too.
Thanks so much for taking the time to give us such a great list. One more question...my sister-in-law loves steamed blue claw crabs, either at a restaurant or from a fresh market. Any suggestions. Thanks.
I have never had those here only in Maryland. I%26#39;d check Blalocks Seafood Market and see if they have them.
The posting with the information on gulf shores activites and food is great! For folks who just recently at gulf shores/ ft morgan, how as the water quality? Were there lots of jellyfish or seaweed?
Thanks!
The water was good the first couple of days last week, clear and just a few small waves. Later in the week there were daily rains and squalls which made the water murkier. Every day there were jellyfish. This kept the kids out of the water most of the time. On the clear, calm days it was easier to see them, but the rougher days was a challenge. By the way, we went to the HangOut and it was really fun. Live music, lots of people. Got there about 6:30 on a weeknight and had to wait about 35-45 minutes. All other ';popular'; spots were 11/2 hour waits. The food was okay. A great place for kids with tricycles and beds to jump on outside, along with that pile of sand where they were letting kids make sandcastles. Hope this helps.
Thunder storms
How bad are the thunder storms? We start our vacation on Sat. night. I sure hope it isn%26#39;t raining all day every day! The long range forecast is about the same as it has been the last few days there.
Thunder storms
It clouds up about 2 out of every 3 afternoons. sometimes it rains for an hour or so, sometimes it misses wherever you are. It%26#39;s more relief from the heat than a problem. The main thing to remember is don%26#39;t mess with lightning. It seems like every year we read about people getting struck on the beach at Gulf Shores or DI.
Thunder storms
When we were there in june,
There we people on the beach and in the pools when there was lightning ,,,,
We went inside...
I kinda like it when it storms on the beach...........
That doesn%26#39;t sound too bad. There was a thunder storm when we were there a few years ago and it is pretty exciting to watch from inside, of course. We will definitely not stay outside in the lightning!
Boardwalk Condominium?
I will be vacationing in Gulf Shores Aug. 9-Aug.16 with my family. We will be staying at the Boardwalk Condo next to Sea %26#39;n%26#39; Suds. Can anyone tell me about this condo and it%26#39;s beach? Also, any update on the jellyfish? Thanks.
Boardwalk Condominium?
Boardwalk is a good location within walking distance to restaurants, etc. The beach is fine, will not be crowded, jellyfish are slowly retreating, just bring some vinegar or meat tenderizer. Units themselves can be a hit or miss, pool is on the small side, but, again, great location.
Boardwalk Condominium?
I was just at the beach at Boardwalk a few minutes ago and it was perfect. The dolphins were playing all over, it was so cool. Didn%26#39;t see any jellyfish, but they could be there by now :-) Those rascally jellies. Boardwalk is an older complex and as the previous poster mentioned it can be hit or miss. Some are done beautifully and others are dated but completely serviceable. The place that you rented the condo through should have pictures online. The location of this complex is a big bonus, especially if you don%26#39;t want to have to drive everywhere. Have a wonderful time!
As stated, Boardwalk is in a great location. Units do vary and I always thought the ceiling was a little low, but I%26#39;m kinda tall. Some of the units look great and some are a bit dark, but the beach is the same for all of them! Jellies come and go daily.
Thanks for all the info. Looking forward to a great time.
question about blue crabs?
This is such a great site, so much info. We are coming down next week and would love to try to catch some blue crab. We will be at Gulf Shore State Park (cabin). Are the blue crab in fresh or salt water?
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
wanda95
question about blue crabs?Check this link. It told me way more than I ever wanted to know about blue crabs:
gulf-shores-alabama.net/alabama-crabs.html
Motel 6 Madison
Is this place okay? I don%26#39;t need frills or anything like that. I just want a safe, quiet, clean place to sleep.
Motel 6 Madison
I know exactly where this place is
I wouldn%26#39;t stay there.........period
Motel 6 Madison
It%26#39;s definitely no-frills. We stayed there for a week at the beginning of July. A week in a Motel 6 is a LONG one, but there were no major issues.
The Holiday Inn next door actually seemed to be noisier - there was a large group of college-aged kids hanging out near the fence between Motel 6 %26amp; HI and they were LOUD on weekend evenings. I didn%26#39;t see anything that made me recoil as far as the area went and the Waffle House more-or-less in the parking lot was convenient (only ate there once) but crowded - especially over the Fourth of July weekend.
Housekeeping did liberate our room of every last bath towel. The Front Desk gave us a stack of hand towels as compensation. Beyond that, it%26#39;s pretty much a standard Motel 6 property.
where to buy shrimp/seafood?
I%26#39;ve heard I shouldn%26#39;t buy shrimp/seafood from grocery stores or the trucks on the side of the road. Where is the best places to buy? We will be staying at The Beach Club in Fort Morgan. Thanks.
where to buy shrimp/seafood?
There are a bunch of seafood markets. Beaudreaux, Billy%26#39;s Seafood (my fave) and some more. Phone book has listings.
where to buy shrimp/seafood?
Lartigue%26#39;s Seafood Market 251-948-2644 is the best. It%26#39;s in Orange Beach - a short drive from Fort Morgan and well worth it! You can buy fresh, raw seafood or they will steam the seafood for you, perfectly spiced. We always order HUGE ';reds'; (shrimp) and pick them up already cooked. We have veggies and steaks cooking on the grill while others make the run to Orange Beach to pick up the shrimp. They are fabulous. It%26#39;s a nice change to eat great at the condo vs. crowded seafood restaurants. (Speaking of restaurants, the Gulf Shores Steamer is a great place for non-fried seafood - have always been happy with the food.) We also bought extra cooked shrimp the day before we left and put them in a cooler to share with our neighbors, who took care of our mail and stuff. The shrimp were just as good chilled.
Hi, I%26#39;ve been a lurker. Planning a trip for the end of April.
What is your opinion of Lester%26#39;s Seafood market? I definitely want to buy fresh.
Thanks!
JAFan,
Never heard of Lester%26#39;s Seafood. Do you know where it is? Fort Morgan Seafood is pretty good. Lartigue%26#39;s is, indeed, very good, as are Boudreaux, Billy%26#39;s and Blaylock%26#39;s. Billy%26#39;s is my favorite, but YMMV.
dd992emo,
Sorry I was mistaken about Lesters.
The seafood shop in Orange beach sounds great, but will be opposite direction heading back home to TN.
We are staying in a house down near Ft. Morgan, so than likely we will stop in at Ft. Morgan seafood on the way to the house and on the way home.
Definitely will buy local though.
Anyone know the price of Red Royals right now?
If you take the ferry across to the other side and turn right like you are going to mobile, there is a little lace on the left that sells fresch shripm and fish at give a way prices.
Lartigue%26#39;s!!!!! Look it up in the phone book when you get there! We%26#39;ve been to Gulf Shores probably 12 times, Lartigue%26#39;s is a must to buy fresh seafood!
Someone posted in another thread that there was a seafood place on Ft Morgan road that would cook or steam it for you. Does anyone know the name and if they have good stuff?
Mr Chumley--I was on the other thread that talked about the seafood market that steams the food for you. I couldn%26#39;t remember the name but my family visited them frequently last summer. Another poster said it%26#39;s called Ft. Morgan Seafood and it%26#39;s next to the Chevron Station. They are near where Hwy. 180 and 59 meet up. Very good shrimp and crab legs!
Just go to Bahama Bobs and enjoy their Royal Reds!!!! Ummmm Delicious and the margueritas----, right on the beach.
Clearwater
Has anyone stayed in the Clearwater condos in Gulf Shores.. 8D to be exact... It looks close to the T and is a real good price..
Clearwater
Have not stayed there, but is a nice location, close to the T as you stated. Individual units are a hit or miss, but same beach. Considered buying there, but ended up in Orange Beach.
Ready for Vacation!
So, we check in on Saturday for our annual week at the beach. We use Meyers and stay right on the water in a house.. I would love an update on the beach, crowds, those dreaded jelly fish and just some general: ';yippeee-- you%26#39;re gonna love it!!'; sort of posts to make the 12 hour trip go faster!!
Ready for Vacation!
Yipeeee, you%26#39;re gonna love it hrpy! Truly it is a beautiful day here today. The crowds will have thinned out when you get here but don%26#39;t plan on being able to check in early at the Meyer office because it is a huge ';turn-around'; day and housekeeping will be trying to get all those properties cleaned for arriving guests. There have been a lot of jellyfish but once again, you just never know. Here today, gone tomorrow! They refuse to give us their schedule :-) Check out the Hangout when you get the chance as it%26#39;s new since you were here last. Fun place to ';hangout'; food isn%26#39;t great but passable. Atmosphere is great. It%26#39;s at the ';T'; the intersection of 59 and West Beach. Let me know if you%26#39;d like other suggestion and I hope your trip is fabulous!
Ready for Vacation!
I made that drive many times before we moved down here and I ALWAYS loved it when I got here! Crowds should be a little thinner next week because school starts in AL on Monday and I think it%26#39;s already started in Mississippi.
Yep... We went back to school in Mississippi yesterday....
That just seems really early to head back to school!! Here in Missouri the students return the 13th.. Well, most students ;) but my two will return the following Monday b/c we will be sunny at Gulf Shores!!
Yippeee---you%26#39;re gonna love it! LOL I%26#39;m so jealous. I wish it was me..just one more month. Yesterday I asked my husband, ';Do you want to start making a trip list now?'; He was like why? This soon? I just like thinking about it and planning and preparing for it! Hope you have a great time!
Regency Isle/VRBO
Can anyone tell me more about Regency Isle? We have visited Orange Beach in the past and stayed at Phoenix V and at Perdido Beach Resort. Is Regency near any restaurants, etc.? Is it a close walk to the beach? Also, if anyone has experience renting through VRBO, I%26#39;d appreciate some advice on the safest way to go about renting through them. It makes me a little nervous to rent directly from the owner! :)
Thanks!
Myar
Regency Isle/VRBO
I can%26#39;t help with Regency Isle,
But I have used vrbo all over the country and have always been happy.
Make sure to check out the feedback of other guest..
You can save alot with an owner rental, and most really care about how happy you are with the rental.
I have had better service from an owner than I have with some of the rental real estate people..
So I would not worry about it...
Regency Isle/VRBOI love Regency Isle condos. Big floor plans, right on the Gulf and the beach is fairly uncrowded in that area. No restaurants within walking distance, but plenty within a 5 minute drive.
Thanks to both of you for your replies...we%26#39;re very excited about the beach!!!
We rented a Regency Isle unit through vrbo. It was on the fourth floor and was amazing. The bedrooms were large and nicely decorated. The living room was large and the kitchen had everything one would need. The unit was near the corner so there was no noise from the elevator area. The owners were easy to work with, and even called us the first day we were there to check on things. I really liked the way the place was kept up--everything was clean, the landscaping was great, and there was no trash on the property. The kids loved the outdoor pool best of all. It features a large elevated ledge for the young ones to splash about on. That way the parents don%26#39;t have to always be in the pool too. We loved Regency Isle!
I would highly consider going to Regency Isle if it wasn%26#39;t just the two of us. They don%26#39;t have one bedrooms and we just don%26#39;t need two. But all I%26#39;ve read and seen about them look great. We rented from vrbo in March and had a really good experience, but we are going to stick w/ a realtor this trip. I%26#39;ve checked prices and w/ the deals that the realtors have at the time we go, September, (you have to call them and ask) the prices were the same from either the agency or the vrbo. At least they were for the places I checked. Anyway, we (mostly hubby) just feel more comfortable doing things that way. Have fun!
Any bars that play HIp-Hop music in area??
Does anyone know of any bars in the area that plays hip hop music?
I have never been there before, and have no idea what is in the area??
thanks much!!!
Any bars that play HIp-Hop music in area??
It%26#39;s mostly beach music and light rock in the bars in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. There are some clubs in Pensacola (about a 45 minute drive) that should fit the bill. Check out their forum.
Any bars that play HIp-Hop music in area??
Try the VIP lounge (I think that%26#39;s the name) at the corner of Canal and Orange Beach Rd. I%26#39;ve only been there once but it%26#39;s a ritzy-type bar with a dance floor and a DJ
Shoreline condo rentals
Has anyone ever used them? Shoreline Condo Rental company.. I just rented through them for July 2009.. We are staying in The Clearwater 8D.. Got a great price.. Any info @ the condo would be helpful.
Shoreline condo rentals
Love Clearwater. Low density property and I think you%26#39;re on the top floor. Nice, wide beach and the State Park is not far with it%26#39;s two miles of uncrowded beach. Close enough to walk to restaurants. Good choice!
Shoreline condo rentals
Yea.. We have always rented through Brett Robinson and stayed in Phoenix 4 in a 1 bedroom..But the price I got for a 2 bedroom was too good to pass up. Also teenage boys want to be in the thick of things.. This will be so much more convienent.. I am so glad I made a good choice.. The pics look great and am excited to walk to the shops and resturants.. Can%26#39;t wait...
New Orange Beach Publix?
I read somewhere a Publix store is being built in Orange Beach. True? If so, does anyone know the completion date?
New Orange Beach Publix?
I%26#39;ve heard that, but no location or time period. I looked at their website and it doesn%26#39;t show OB as a store opening soon.
New Orange Beach Publix?
I have heard rumors that they are building a Publix next to Winn-Dixie and the Dollar Store on 59 in G.S. I asked the employees at Winn-Dixie about about it and they denied it.....
Thought they were building it on the beach highway where you turn left (if traveling East) to get to Canal Road. Pharmacy there on the corner (maybe Rite Aide). Sorry I can%26#39;t remember the name of the road.
That%26#39;s OB Blvd (Hwy 161) and it would be an excellent location. Hope they do it there.
I know this is really old.. but we all know where it is now, (corner across from rite aid) but does anyone know when it will be open or what else is going in near there?
We just got back today (8/9/08) and it looks like it is nearing completion. If I had to guess, I would say it should be open in 2 or 3 months. Surely, it will be open for the 2009 summer season.
I am not affiliated with Publix but a frequent Gulf Shores/Orange Beach summer visitor and this is simply a drive-by assessment.
Favre Trade
Thank goodness the Favre trade happened in August. If it had happened in December the beach would be covered with weeping and wailing Winter folks from Wisconson!!
Favre Trade
Too right and TOO Funny Fels! We could however have some really happy seasonal residents from NY :-) Fights at the Legion??
Favre Trade
All I know is I%26#39;ll be glad when his whiny face is off the television and his publicity-hound wife goes with him...
I%26#39;ll second that dd. I%26#39;m ready for some college football!
dd,
While I am also tired of the ';Favre Saga';, I gotta say that Brett and especially his wife are not publicity hounds..she has been through a ton in the last few years and she has raised millions of dollars to fight cancer..Actually these last few days are the only time that I have seen her on national TV..
KSZ,
We%26#39;ll just have to disagree on this one... :)
I agree with KSZ, Favre%26#39;s wife was not a publicity hound at all. One that comes to mind is Kurt Warner%26#39;s wife back when he could play football and was playing for the Rams. Until her, I had never seen a football wife wear a feather boa to a football game...LOL She was such a joke!
Houseflies
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Guy Harveys Grill
Any feedback on Guy Harvey%26#39;s Grill? Food, service and atmosphere? Thanks
Guy Harveys Grill
This post from a thread back in June is the only mention I%26#39;ve seen of it:
';Next day, poolside, shopping at Outlets. Dinner at Guy Harvey Grill at the Wharf. Crab legs were okay but 2 of us got different steaks and they were both fabulous; sat outside and service was outstanding. Did a little shopping afterwards at the Wharf; what a fun place and can%26#39;t wait to visit again!';
We keep meaning to try it, but just haven%26#39;t made it there, yet.
Guy Harveys Grill
You local guys need to try these things out so you can let us travelers know the scoop! :)
OK, now I feel a responsibility to our visitors to go and report back on my experience :-) I%26#39;ll keep you posted...
We at at Guy Harvey%26#39;s Grill back in June and the food was great! I ordered a filet and my son order rib eye and we both thouroughly enjoyed our meals. Daughter ordered Alaskan Crab and said was overcooked and husband ordered crab claws, which he enjoyed.
We ate outside, was crowded but service was very good. We%26#39;ll definitely go back again.
Thanks for the info. I can%26#39;t believe I still haven%26#39;t made it there. I was supposed to go on Friday but couldn%26#39;t and then it%26#39;s been so crowded with the last blast of summer, I didn%26#39;t want to leave the house this week-end!
Went there last night before the movie. We were running a little late and told the server and she was just excellent. Took our order, got drinks out and the order was up pretty quick. Good job, Anna!
Daughter had a seafood alfredo and it was much better than most. Sauce was nice and light instead of heavy. Good flavor, too. Wife had the Cobb salad and it was made with Romaine and good bleu cheese. Again, excellent. I had the calimari appetizer and it, too, was even better than I had hoped. Often you%26#39;ll get calimari with a thick breading on it, but this one was very lightly coated and the flavor was great.
Space is huge. Good menu, if a little pricey (but not too bad). A little noisy and covered with GH stuff, of which I%26#39;m not a huge fan. But, hey, it%26#39;s his place. I recommend it.
Moral of story: Never try to spell ';calamari'; after your second glass of wine...
:-) My husband and I went on Saturday afternoon. We sat outside at the huge outdoor bar. It was very pleasant. We thought we%26#39;d have a couple of cocktails and check out the dinner menu. After the horrible service at the bar, we passed. I was disappointed. I had lunch there on Thursday and although the food was fine, again the service was not good. Glad you got a good server, must be the only one they employ!
jellyfish update
Any relief from the jellyfish yet?
We are coming down the first week of August.
I%26#39;m hoping they have found a new home by then!
jellyfish update
There were no ';purple'; flags flying today. But when we went down to check on our condo found meat tenderizer and vinegar our guests left. There were quite a few people in the water, on the beach, seemed to be having a great time. Just be careful and watch for the purple flags.
jellyfish update
Thanks for your report! I know we are invading their home, but I sure hope they have found a new one by the time we get there!
Are the jellyfish gone yet?
We%26#39;ll be there Monday and I%26#39;m hoping they have moved on.
any new updates on these Jellyfish??? Okay, what in the world do you do, when you get bit? or is it Stung? ha Can you eat a Jellyfish?? ha
criss -- what i%26#39;ve seen from reading here about jellyfish, the best thing is either vinegar or meat tenderizer -- we are taking both. We%26#39;ll be down there the last week of August. Hope you have a great time.
There was a story on one of the major network shows yesterday about the jellies, But I had to leave for work, so I missed it.
It has been a problem all over in the gulf and east coast....
I caught some of the story about jellyfish on the CBS morning show. There%26#39;s been a large amount of jellyfish all over this summer--including beaches on the Atlantic Ocean too. I don%26#39;t remember all the reasons that scientists are giving for this rise, but two were global warming and pollution. The pollution aspect was interesting b/c it made me think about how something that we do in all over our country (spray pesticides and fertilizers on crops, for example) turns into run-off pollution that eventually affects our oceans. This also makes me worry that the jellyfish could continue to be a big problem in years to come for larger periods of time rather than the way we used to deal with them--maybe just a week or so every-so-often.
We were in Orange Beach the last week of July. The jellyfish were out in full force. My five year old got stung the first time he went into the water. He got relief from our pouring vinegar on his wounds. But he never went back into the gulf!
Just wanted to bump up this post. We%26#39;re leaving for Orange Beach on Friday and are hoping we%26#39;ll be able to spend some time in the gulf. Thanks!
Indigo Joes Resturant
Was looking @ Gulf Shores.com under resturants. Anyone ever eaten here? At Indigo Joes.
Indigo Joes Resturant
It%26#39;s okay. Kind of a sports bar place. Good sandwiches and appetizers. Right across the parking lot from Cobb Theaters. We may go there after the movie tonight.
Indigo Joes Resturant
Food is good. Service isn%26#39;t the best.
Places to eat along the 400 mile yard sale path
I would like to know of any good places to eat while on the 400 mile yard sale.
Places to eat along the 400 mile yard sale path
There is Top of the River, Applebees, Courtyard Cafe, Pasghettis (great homemade Italian food). I would suggest staying away from the chains and visit some of our ';local'; restaurants.
Places to eat along the 400 mile yard sale path
I realize this thread is from last year, but, since this year%26#39;s Yard Sale is coming up soon, it seemed worth a bump.
It depends where you are staying, but there is a place in Centre (Weiss Lake area) called Tony%26#39;s Steak Barn that is outstanding. Local owned, very fresh, the best steaks I can remember having anywhere, big porch while you wait with very friendly people. Also near Weiss Lake is Fibber%26#39;s- a one price buffet with LOTS of DELICIOUS homemade stuff. I usually do not like buffets, but they keep this stuff fresh, the variety is wide and the flavor is good! Local favorite; next to the high school.
Also, if you are talking about during the day, after shopping the Yard Sale a couple times, I have finally realized this IS a good time to sample some of the local specialties for sale at various trailers along the route. Boiled peanuts, fried green tomatoes, beans %26amp; cornbread, homemade pies, yum.....
Miller
This is a tip for the 2009 400 mile yard sale.
After doing this yard sale for many years. We have found packing a picnic lunch is the best thing to do.Once you are on the yard sale route you will only find food like bhlkin mentioned. Take plenty of water,sodas,etc.Bathrooms and porta potties are few and far between.There is a fire station called Blackcreek I think thats serves food for a donation. We have never eaten there just stopped to use the restrooms but it is always packed with people.
Cotton Bayou Condominiums
Hi everyone,
Have any of you stayed a Cotton Bayou Condos? What did you think? Is the nearby public beach a nice one? Any input you could give me is appreciated!
Cotton Bayou CondominiumsPretty nice property on the bayou side of Perdido Beach Blvd. Depending on what unit you are in it is a 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach. Not many views there, but I%26#39;ve always thought views were overrated. Can%26#39;t remember if there is a pedestrian crosswalk right there or not. Beach is nice in that area, if a little narrower than further west.
Cotton Bayou CondominiumsI kind of like Cotton Bayou, especially if you%26#39;re bringing a boat. The ones I have been in have very roomy floorplans and the pool is lovely. Nice and quiet even though it%26#39;s in a busy area.
water fun in G/S
I need info about the cost of parasailing %26amp; jet skis. We%26#39;re staying on E. Beach Blvd. I believe there%26#39;s a place close by, but I%26#39;m just trying to plan my budget. I think I%26#39;m set on where to eat. How%26#39;s the jellies this week? 2 more weeks till I%26#39;m there!!
water fun in G/S
Check the ';Things to do'; tab on this link. It has some info on parasailing:
http://www.gulfshores.com/
water fun in G/S
Just got back from GS.. the jellies weren%26#39;t bad at all, but did see them. Water was great temp, not too much seaweed this time either.
There%26#39;s a place on the Public beach right in front of the Pink Pony called Parasail. They rent Jet Ski%26#39;s and do parasailing. Not sure of the cost of parasail, but Jet Ski rental was $65 for 1/2 hour or $110 for a full hour. This may be negotiable. Stick with the 2 seater Jet Ski, not 3 seater. 3 people makes it not go as fast.
Have a great time!
fishing pier??
I know the pier at the Gulf State Park is under construction. Is there any other pier in the area that you can fish from? My stepson is looking forward to fishing but I really don%26#39;t want to rent a boat. Help!!
fishing pier??
The only other fishing pier between Fort Morgan and Florida is at Four Seasons condos, and it%26#39;s a private pier for owners and guests only. A lot of people surf fish and seem to catch fish. Also, you might consider one of the charters that go out for a half day or full day.
fishing pier??
dd992emo. I am venturing into something i know little about. Can you fish at the bulkhead on the lagoon side of the pass at West beach Blvd or is that all private property?
Another place people fish is the Little Lagoon pass. You can stand on the jetty and fish from there.
Fels our posts just crossed each other. I think you%26#39;re asking about the Little Lagoon Pass and people are always fishing there, it%26#39;s public beach on one side and public park on the Lagoon side.
Yep! Little Lagoon Pass is a popular fishing area and Irie is correct, as usual.
Thought you might need this info:
Licenses
Alabama Saltwater Recreational Fishing License
A Saltwater Fishing License is required for all persons fishing or possessing fish in saltwater areas of Alabama. (Saltwater Areas Map
* RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 ARE EXEMPT. RESIDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 65 ARE EXEMPT.
* Annual and seven-day trip licenses are available for residents and non-residents
* RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
from:
outdooralabama.com/fishing/saltwater/license/
Hi, this may be further than you want to travel, but if you are willing to make a whole day of fishing and relaxing, check out the pier in Fairhope. It is about a 45 minute drive from Orange Beach and the pier (at least is was last year) is clean and the area is beautiful. If you have some shoppers in your group who don%26#39;t want to fish, than downtown Fairhope will make them happy too! There are a lot of shops and places to eat. Have a great trip!
Thanks for the mention Rosettaone. Our main pier and beach are wonderful and if you look carefully we actually have three of them but we try to keep the Pier Street and Orange Street piers a secret!!
This is Fairhope';s website http://www.cofairhope.com/
and actually the pier pictured beside the word colorful is the Orange street pier--(some secret). Check the webcam for the main pier--right now it is raining and the pic is wonderful. Have lunch up the street at Sandras or Maryannes or Andres or Julwin%26#39;s. Have a coffee at La te da or Mr Genes Beans. You can have a great day in Fairhope
Dave
Good info on Fairhope! It is surely worth a side trip if you%26#39;re vacationing in this area. I had no idea they had those piers, what a great day trip, fishing, shopping and eating! I%26#39;m in :-)
Trip Report Aug 7-10
We arrived in Gulf Shores in the late afternoon and checked into the Gulf Shores Surf %26amp; Racquet Club in a 2bd/bth Condo....It was perfect..We had a view of the bay, pier and pool area. We went to the beach after we settled in.
Friday Morning, we woke up and went to the beach. The water and weather was great. Ee left the beach and ate at Sea-n-Suds for lunch. We always enjoy this place. It wasn%26#39;t crowded and we were seated right away. Food was good. View was great. We went to The Track and rode go-carts and went to the outlet mall for shopping. We couldn%26#39;t decide on what to eat for dinner as everyone (2adt,3 kids ages 9, 11 %26amp; 11) wanted something different. We ended up at Ryan%26#39;s. (buffet) It was still early, no dinner crowd. Food was average. (it%26#39;s a buffet!) The kids loved the choices on what to eat. We went back to the beach and stayed until after the sun set. We got back to our room and settled in for the night.
Saturday morning, we went to the beach and ate lunch at the Original Oyster House. It was the best meal we had on our trip. The food was excellent and we had the lunch prices and we walked right in - no waiting. We went to Waterville area and rode the roller coasters and go carts. FYI - the go cart wait was almost an hour. We got in line and it wasn%26#39;t that long, but they were only running 12 carts at a time. The tickets were nonrefundable. The go carts ran for 5 minutes and it would take another 5 minutes to load and unload. I would suggest that if you only do the carts, to check the lines first. If we had known it was that long of a wait, we wouldn%26#39;t have purchased tickets. The Track is much nicer and quicker.
After the carts, we went souvenir shopping and drove to ';Florida';. We stopped at Bahama Bob%26#39;s for dinner and went back to the beach. This night, we did bring flashlights to look for crabs. The kids got a kick out of that.
We woke up super early Sunday morning and went to the beach for a last time. We packed up and started our trip back home. We stopped at Lambert%26#39;s on the way out and everyone else must
have had the same idea because the parking lot was full and there was a line to put your name on the list. We only waited about 15 minutes. The food was plentiful..the rolls, hot. The kids love this place and it was a great way to end our vacation in Gulf Shores. On the way back
home, we stopped at USS Alabama and did the tour. We were tired, but it was nice.
The weather was beautiful for our entire trip. Saturday was the best day...Sunday morning was overcast and looked like it would be raining later on in the day. We even saw a water spout in the distance when we were on the beach.
P.S. We saw dolphins jumping in the water on Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Original Oyster House was incredible. The food is great. The best time to go is at lunch. We went at around 12p and we walked right in. The best part was that we paid the lunch price rather than dinner prices. We will stay at the same Condo again. This was a great property for the price and in a quiet area with not a lot of traffic.
Trip Report Aug 7-10
Glad you had a good time! Thanks for the trip report, very helpful.
Trip Report Aug 7-10
What a great report.
We often rec. the Original Oyster House and lunch is the time to go!! But we also like the Shrimp Boat..
In Fairhope-Market by the Bay and in Daphne, Kravers have great fried seafood--we love a shrimp or oyster po-boy. Dave
need help planning trip
Looking for a quiet, relaxing place for 4 or 5 nights. Hubby and I need a vacation and looking for clean, nice, quiet, away from kids place.
Beach would be main attraction.
Don%26#39;t want to be far from restaurants, attractions, but not in middle of ';strip';.
First time to gulf shore area. Looking at end of Aug. or Sept.
What about good restaurants? Anything but seafood. Thanks for your help.
need help planning trip
Really not much of a strip in either GS or OB. Check this link for all kinds of lodging options:
http://www.gulfshores.com/
Seafood is pretty much a staple in most of the restaurants on the Gulf Coast. For non-seafood there is Villagio at The Wharf, Rafter%26#39;s at the Wharf has good barbecue sandwiches, Lambert%26#39;s in Foley has fried everything, Hooter%26#39;s has Hooter%26#39;s food...
You can do a search on this forum for ';Gulf Shores restaurants'; and it will show you a lot of options.
need help planning trip
Calypso Joes is great as well. Caribean type food. Lots of chicken choices. Francos (Italian) is great to! There%26#39;s a BBQ place we are going to try our next trip...Moes Original BBQ I believe. I%26#39;ve read lots of good things about it. Lamberts is a must go for us every trip. The BBQ Pork steak is wonderful and hubby always gets the roast beef. It%26#39;s so much that we always bring 1/2 home to eat for lunch the next day. Crico%26#39;s pizza is the best to us. They have a buffet in Gulf Shores that a local told me about, but we always order in. You can get a good coupon at the Welcome Center.
Most of these places I%26#39;m mentioning are in the Orange Beach area. We are not big seafood eaters ourselves. We only eat popcorn shrimp and fried fish occasioanlly so we look for places w/ other kinds of foods! Have fun!
Within your time frame, it should be winding down unless you go during Labor Day weekend. If you go during Labor Day weekend, plan to leave on Tuesday or you will spend hours in traffic getting to I10 and getting to Mobile (if you are going that way).
Last year we stayed at Seawind in Gulf Shores over Labor Day weekend. It was busy but not ';summer'; busy. The rates were great, the place is fairly new and the condo was very nice. The elevators were very, very slow, but the price made up for it.
We have been to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach 8 times in the last 3 years (got back today) and Cosmo%26#39;s is by far the best place to eat. It can be romantic but busy (expect to wait if you get there after 6 pm but you can order apps at the bar and they have a good wine list). I am allergic to shellfish and never have had a problem there. The Filet stuffed with feta is great and so is the Chicken Roulade.
Live Bait at The Wharf is okay but mostly seafood. Don%26#39;t go to Lester%26#39;s--Ruby Tuesday%26#39;s is better and that%26#39;s not saying much. The Original Oyster House is okay but all seafood. There is a good sandwich shop at San Roc Cay but it is pricey. Avoid Bubba%26#39;s and Hazel%26#39;s.
I have more tips if you need them.
Hi! Why don%26#39;t you recommend Lester%26#39;s? It was on my possibility list. Just curious!
What about the restaurant that is at the end of road that you take next to Rite Aide. You can go left to go towards the Wharf. There is a restaurant across from that intersection that is lower then the road. We always saw a full parking lot when we went past. Is it Doc%26#39;s maybe? Is it any good? Thanks!
greeneyes,
Pretty sure you%26#39;re talking about the original Doc%26#39;s. Good seafood and a laid back atmosphere. I, too, would not recommend Lester%26#39;s and the comparison to Ruby Tuesday is a good one. It has a closed-in feeling to it and I always thought of it more as a bar than a restaurant.
It looks from your post that you may be happy staying down West Beach Blvd ( Gulf Shores). There are quieter properties down there, better for enjoying your daytime, relaxing/walking on the beach, fishing, bike riding, less traffic, etc., but not so far away from restaurants %26amp; stuff to do as is Fort Morgan area.
IMO, Orange Beach is pretty, but very crowded as it is one giant concrete highrise after another. Though the interiors of some of those condos are nice indeed, the whole thing looks like a hurricane wall.
Whatever restaurants you decide on, all these areas are close enough together, you can get to them.
Have fun,
Miller
Thanks for the info about Lesters emo. Now I know for sure we won%26#39;t go. We are not bar people at all. I think we%26#39;re going to try Docs and Bahama Bob%26#39;s for something different this trip. I can%26#39;t wait!
Wow, thanks to all who replied.
Can you recommend a nice place on West Beach Blvd for a few nights? We will probably stop for one night coming and returning home.
Not good on long car trips. That will leave us with 3 or 4 nights at the beach.
I am wanting to visit the Little Zoo. Anything else that we should check out?
Do you want something economical or all tricked out? Do you want to be directly on the beach or would you stay across the street? Are you coming over the Labor Day Holiday? Lighthouse has very nice one bedroom units but they are going to be very crowded over the holiday with lots of children. Another location with lots of amenities but not nearly as expensive is the Caribbean. They have one bedroom condos there as well. It%26#39;s also in a less congested area than Lighthouse. Just depends on what you%26#39;re looking for...
loved the lighthouse! I stayed there with my kids though. what I would get if it was just me and my hubby would be a beach house to rent. Sometimes they have nice 2 bedroom beachfront houses you can rent through companies like kaiser, youngs, etc. They should supply you with everything you need and some have pools! That is what I would do because you get your privacy more! If you are a condo person- alot of the places are family oriented and with several kids. I did notice dauphin island condos that were nice for couples but not that close to places to eat and shop!! Crystal Shores is nice and knew who went there with their two older boys in their twenties and they liked it.
Trip report Aug 3-9
I just wanted to do a trip report for The week 8/3-8/9- We stayed at the Phoenix V- it was wonderful, went to the hangout on Tuesday night - it was alot of fun, Ate at Grazies in SanRoc marina, food was really good. We also ate at the Oyster House, it was ok but could have done without the wait. Ate the rest of our meals at the condo- steaks and crab legs bought them at Win Dixie. Weather was good - gulf a little rough the first day - got calmer after that-seaweed wasnt bad - did see a huge jelly fish the size of a freezby.Wonderful trip cant wait to go back.
Bama Bayou, Gulf World.. Go or No Go???????
Are they still building on the waterpark and the Marine park or have they run out of money.. The last update on the Bamabayou web site was March 2009.
Bama Bayou, Gulf World.. Go or No Go???????
Hasn%26#39;t been any yellow equipment moving any dirt there in a few months. My guess is it will sit there as a monument to ill-advised investments for a while.
Bama Bayou, Gulf World.. Go or No Go???????
Didn%26#39;t they move a shrimp boat there?
';Didn%26#39;t they move a shrimp boat there?';
If you%26#39;re talking about that landlocked boat, it%26#39;s been there for a couple of years. Nothing is happening at all there right now. The proposed waterpark on the other side of the beach express has been cancelled and that property is for sale again. Bama Bayou has the potential to be an eyesore for years to come.
On the causeway there is a circle of cement structures at the Pineda Subdivision on the east end, that have been there over the 36 years that I have lived here. Remains of a failed housing project!!
I refer to Pineda as ';Stonehenge';...
Hey this is great, our own Stonehenge! Who knew...Was it built by Druids and does it have strange mystical qualities? We%26#39;re sitting on a gold mine! Just kidding. These projects and many others, even Gulf Front developments are languishing and I don%26#39;t see anything changing for quite some time. (I%26#39;m not totally disappointed)
Irie--';strange mystical qualities';--When we visited the real Stonehenge I did have a very moving experience that was almost overwhelming. Oddly there was artillary fire that could be heard from a nearby military base that added to the experience somehow. dave
Last time I visited it was all touristy, little Stonehenge hats etc... still really cool but they have kind of ';cheesed'; it up.
Island time II
We are looking to rent beach house Island Time II...it%26#39;s on the gulf side. my husband and I are bringing our 2 1/2 year old for her first beach trip. Does anyone know anything about this house. The photos show it to be beach front. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.
Island time II
http://boardwalk-realty.com/rental_maps.htm
The above website has a good map of the island so you can look for your street to see where you are in relation to the beach.
Island time II
The address for Island Time II is 102 Raphael Semmes Ct, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, so you can use mapquest or google to see it on a more modern map (!). It is a Gulf-front house, built last summer, with a pool. Have a great time!
Da Island Mon
Just back
Just back from a wonderful week at Orange Beach.
Arrived Monday with big waves from tropical storm Edwardo. Saw lots of jelly fish washed on shore.
Everyday after that was great. Calmer seas. We did see some jelly fish but not that many. We all enjoyed the water and no one was stung.
We stayed at Phoenix East II. It was nice and we liked the location. Kids enjoyed the raquetball and tennis courts.
Ate at Lulu%26#39;s and Bubba%26#39;s. Kids choices, but we thought the food was good at both.
A great vacation for our family.
Just back
Glad you had a good time! Come back and see us again.
Just back
Sounds great! My parents are staying at Phoenix East II at the end of Sept. Can%26#39;t wait to see their pictures!
We also just returned on Saturday from 3 very short days at the beach. We were there for a wedding on the beach. We only saw 1 jellyfish while we were there, but saw 2 different types of small rays. We stayed at Phoenix East and loved it. We had yellow flags the entire time we were there, but it really wasn%26#39;t bad at all. We enjoyed floating around on our blow up mats.
Since this was our first time to Orange Beach and it was way too short, we plan on coming back soon with our 2 boys. I know they will love it as much as we did.
central place to stay?
Hi - my husband and I plan to travel southern Spain for about 9-10 days (after visiting Portugal for a week)and we often like to rent a house/apartment somewhere and do day trips from there (gives us a chance to cook, do laundry, etc.)We want to see Seville, Granada, Ronda and drive back to portugal through Cadiz-any suggestions for a central town/village would be really welcome - thanks!!!!!!
central place to stay?
Are you coming through Alabama on the way? :)
central place to stay?
oops - wrong Andalusia - I love Alabama tho...oh well.....
This year I stayed in a nice house near Algeciras/Tarifa. From there it is easy to discover the most attractive things in andalucia. See pics in www.koeniglich.eu, I dont know if it´s in English, but u can write an email there.
greets
Thanksgiving Week?
Thinking of pulling our 5th wheel to Gulf Shores for thanksgiving week just to get away. Never been to GS so is this a nice quiet time to go, and is anything open?
Thanksgiving Week?
Most restaurants and shops are open. When I first moved here I was surprised at how many people visit the area during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It%26#39;s not ';summer'; crowded, but there are a lot of people around.
Thanksgiving Week?
Thank you - can you recommend a nice RV campground in the area?
Here is a link to campgrounds listed on the Gulf Shores website. The ones out on Fort Morgan Road seem to be okay.
www.gulfshores.com/lodging/camping.aspx
If you need me to check out any of the campgrounds on Fort Morgan Rd, let me know which ones. I drive that road everyday for work.
Also keep in mind that many of our seasonal residents have already arrived.
Resort Quest Passport to fun....
Has anyone used this?
Did you have any problems or issues?
Thanks !
Resort Quest Passport to fun....
I haven%26#39;t used it but make sure to read the fine print. I believe it only covers one admission to each of the venues. And remember that many of the venues are closed after Labor Day.
Resort Quest Passport to fun....
I know it is 1 admission per day on some venues. We are only interested in the fishing on Zekes Lady and the Dolphin Cruise. There are 3 adults
I think these 2 would still be open.
After Labor Day.
TV, internet, telephone bundle ??
Hi folks,
I have settled down in Mountain Brook village area. Thanks for all your help. Now, I am looking for a deal on a package of TV, internet, telephone. Can anyone give some suggestions? Charter offers a bundle with $99.97 which is a bit expensive, I think.
TV, internet, telephone bundle ??
charter%26#39;s phone is awful- i have charter tv and internet but at$t phone- try at%26amp;t for all of it -good luck!!
TV, internet, telephone bundle ??
I agree, go with AT%26amp;T, they%26#39;ll bundle DirectTV with your phone %26amp; internet. Charter is awful, their customer service is terrible, and the rates will go up after a few months.
Any advice on Winston Place?
Looking for info from people who have stayed at Winston Place. I am considering staying there within my upcoming plans to marry in the Mentone area. Any advice appreciated as I will have out of town guests meeting us there.
Any advice on Winston Place?
I know this is a bit late for this post, but my husband and I just stayed there for one night while traveling the ';World%26#39;s Longest Yard Sale'; - it was the highlight of our trip! Very nice rooms, much history, and the innkeepers, Jim and Leslie were great. Would definately return again.
I would drive 5 hours just to taste that food again ......
I usually make an annual pilgrimage to Huntsville AL to purchase ';Kitchen Sink Sub Sandwiches'; for the whole family from Stanlieo%26#39;s Sub shop. It is hands- down, the greatest sub sandwich on the face of the earth, in my family%26#39;s humble opinion. But with gas prices remaining high, we havent been able to make the trip the last several years, and I truly miss this treat. So it led me to the obvious question: If gas prices dropped dramatically tomorrow, or you won the lottery, and you were willing/able to drive 3-5 hours from your home, just to eat your favorite meal, which restaurant would you drive to (list name address or city/state) and what entree would you order ? It may give all of us some ideas for new restaurants to try when we travel.
OH,by the way: if the food is that good, it might be a nice idea to copy and paste your response on that city%26#39;s/state%26#39;s forum page to give that restaurant a nice compliment.
Phoenix V Orange Beach
We have never been to Gulf Shores. ALways Destin. My family has decided to try Gulf Shores over fall break. I am trying to find accomodations with indoor/outdoor pools as well as Gulf Front and close to downtown happenings of Gulf Shores. We have reservations at the Phoenix V. Pictures look good on Brett-Robinson. Can anyone tell me how the condo%26#39;s there are? Is there a better place I need to be looking at? All of the reviews I can find are a year old or older. Thanks for the help!
Phoenix V Orange Beach
Well, ';better place'; is in the eye of the beholder. The Phoenix properties are all well maintained and well managed. Some people like them because of the amenities (pools, saunas, racquetball courts, etc) and some people don%26#39;t like them because they are pretty high density and there are always a lot of people around. You should be fine there.
There really aren%26#39;t a lot of downtown happenings in GS or OB. Phoenix V is pretty much in the middle and is an easy drive to restaurants and shopping in both GS and OB.
Phoenix V Orange Beach
';downtown'; What happened to the GS downtown idea?
The Wharf-no matter what you think of it is more of a downtown than either city has. And it has poorly managed its relationships with small business which is the heart of any downtown.
I think GS is still toying with that ';downtown'; idea. I know a guy who owns one of the souvenir stores and he has had some feelers from the city about buying his property, but I really don%26#39;t think they have the money right now.
I%26#39;m certainly not qualified to comment on how the Wharf relates to small business, but they do have a good opportunity to become a destination. Whether or not they accomplish that remains to be seen. I hope they do well.
Thanks dd992emo for the reply!
Where's the Bug?
The Boll Weevil Monument is a must see, of course! What most people do not know is that the sculpture is a lady in typical statuesque form who much like Lady Liberty is holding......you guessed it.....a Boll Weevil bug! It%26#39;s a funny looking cridder that put us on the map but ya gotta love it! This monument has been stolen, vandalized, misplaced, rebuilt, you name it. The history of pranks goes way back. However, officials finally put a stop to such behavior. So far, so good!
So, when you wander in to our downtown Main Street in the heart of Enterprise, look for the statue in a fountain located smack dab in the middle of a Federal highway. Oh, and don%26#39;t forget to look up. Or else, you may not notice the bug.
Where's the Bug?
Is it still there or was it stolen again?
Where's the Bug?
It was put up in 1919 when the bollweevil destroyed the cotten crops and peanuts took its place.And yes there has been many pranks such as throwing laundry soap into the fountain..ahem..course I would not know of such things..
Restaurants in Cullman
I know the Allsteak is great but are there any other local restaurants that are good? Is the Italian place in the Warehouse district still there?
Restaurants in Cullman
We like Johnny%26#39;s Bar-B-Q on 4th St in Cullman.
Restaurants in Cullman
A.J.s Steakhouse and the Brandin%26#39; Iron Steakhouse are very good places to eat.
Gulf Shores pre-Frederick
I%26#39;m not ancient but am getting there. Does anybody remember the pre- Frederick Gulf Shores? My parents took my sister and me to Gulf Shores every year for vacation until our late teens. I have very happy memories of Gulf Shores. This was back in the 60%26#39;s-70%26#39;s, before Frederick hit in %26#39;79. There wasn%26#39;t much in Gulf Shores then. I remember right at the end of HWY 59 you could almost drive on in the Gulf (no buildings to stop you). On the Right corner where 59 deadends there was a grocery/market called Jeannie%26#39;s Market and on the left was a Drug Store. Behind the Drug Store was an open air Arcade place they called ';The Hang Out';. All the ';Action'; was here. All the Teenagers hung out there. I thought it was ';SOO COOl';. Not many restaurants back then. I remember the Frendship House ( It was the finest restaurant), then there was the Dunes and I won%26#39;t ever forget the Dairy Queen. It was located back up Hwy 59. It was run by a lady named Hazel. I will never forget her. She was larger than life, always had bright red cheeks with sweat rolling down her face. (I bet it was hot doing all that cooking) . If memory serves me, she was loud spoken and always wore flowered cotton dresses with an appron tied around her waist. Those were the best hamburgers ever eaten and those milkshakes were like heaven. I remember siting and eating lunch behind the building at a concrete table with the pine and moss covered trees all around. Oh yea there also was a restaurant named Meme%26#39;s way out somewhere. It was very famous. I still have a cookbook from there. We stayed at the Robert%26#39;s Cottages every year. The people who owned it (I guess the Roberts) had a daughter and we would strike up a new friendship every year and have the best time. My Dad had to go see Fort Morgan every year also. There were some steps going up the outside of a building and one step had an old rust spot on it. My Dad said the spot was old BLOOD from one of the soilders who died. We believed him too year after year and were so amazed. Later on we became the wiser but never let on. LOL. Lots and lots of good memories of Gulf Shores. Now I guess it%26#39;s nothing but super tall condos. Can anyone tell me if there is any remnat of the old Gulf Shores left?
Well I%26#39;ve taken a trip down memory lane. Hope I didn%26#39;t bore everyone. Does anyone have any memorieg of Gulf Shores from years gone by? I would like to hear them.
Gulf Shores pre-Frederick
well, i didn%26#39;t get to experience the old gulf shores, But thanks for sharing yours.. Sometimes I long for the simpler times...Not everything has to be bigger and better.. We stayed at st george island three years ago and it is more like what you describe..No large condo%26#39;s and just a couple of places to eat. It was really nice. It;s funny that we all think the more there is to do on vacation the better. I like just siting back and enjoying the wonderful ocean air.. and watching the sea gulls. I hate that the mississippi gulf coast has lost some wonderful historic places and all those wonderful ancient trees. that%26#39;s something that can never be replaced with casino%26#39;s and condo%26#39;s.
Gulf Shores pre-Frederick
I lived near Gulf Shores and am very familiar with the pre-Frederick days. I am sorry to say that there is no resemlance to that Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach any longer. We have the developers, politicians, and city council to thank for erasing those fond memories and supplementing their pocket books. The beach now has become wall to wall with condos and you will be hard pressed to find a view from the highway to even glimpse the beach.
Hazel%26#39;s is still there and has two locations. The Flora-bama is trying to come back after Ivan. Sea and Suds is obscured by a condo and the rest is history. The only thing that still reminds me of the undeveloped Gulf Shores is Fort Morgan. We have a condo at the end of that road away from all else. It won%26#39;t be long till that is gone too.
I have never been more sad to see a place go, but you know what they say. ';You call some place paradise, you kiss it goodbye';
Back in 1978, I began hearing people talk about Gulf Shores and how wonderful it was. I think it was fall that we went there, to a Kiwanis convention at the brand-new state resort. I was NOT impressed. I was used to going to the beach at Myrtle Beach and Daytona Beach. The water was full of seaweed and there were very few restaurants. Everything shut down at 8 p.m. and boy was it DARK! Now that the city council is allowing tall condos, it is nothing like it was even 5 years ago. And now that last year%26#39;s hurricanes have given the developers an excuse to tear down and build big, even the small things are gone - Dairy Queen, the amusement park facing the beach. One good thing got swept away - a truly NASTY condo owned by Young%26#39;s Realty!!!!
I%26#39;m not ancient, either, but my family went to Gulf Shores almost every summer - same time period you were there. I remember The Friendship House - they also sold antiques in a separate room off to the right of the front door. There were not many restaurants to choose from, but they were all good. Meme%26#39;s was our favorite. My grandparents went with us on vacation and they were friends with the owners (I guess Meme herself). Meme%26#39;s had the best gumbo and they served bread and butter with the butter on oyster shells. There were no large towering condos back then and the beaches were usually almost deserted. There were lots of sea oats, also.
I still go to Gulf Shores every August with my husband, my daughter, and my mother.
If you want to recapture a bit of the ';old Gulf Shores'; you will need to stay on the Fort Morgan side, and it would be best to go there in September. It%26#39;s not nearly as crowded (beach and restaurants).
Meyer%26#39;s Real Estate and Kaiser Real Estate are good companies to rent from.
Do you remember ';Spooky Golf';? They had a miniature golf course with a giant (plaster?) fish that you had to walk inside of to hit your golf ball.
I too miss the old Gulf Shores. I turned 18 in %26#39;76 and we had a blast going to the honky tonks and listening to Southern rock bands. Kenny Stabler had a place I think because we kept running into him. We used to get a lovely old weathered board beach house going toward Fort Morgan and cram as many girls into it as we could fit. Ahh, those were the days.
The closest I%26#39;ve seen that resembles the old Gulf Shores is the road between Panama City and Cape San Blas. It%26#39;s called the Forgotten Coast but I don%26#39;t think it will forgotten for long. The Cape is already being over-run with beach houses wall to wall.
YES... why can%26#39;t Gulf Shores be like it used to be????? My grandparents owned a little cottage on the beach when we were growing up and that was where we spent many weeks during the summer.
If you%26#39;d like to see some postcards of the OLD Gulf Shores go here... http://www.jdweeks.com/gulfshores.html
Those aren%26#39;t mine but I sure did enjoy looking at them!!
YES... why can%26#39;t Gulf Shores be like it used to be????? My grandparents owned a little cottage on the beach when we were growing up and that was where we spent many weeks during the summer.
If you%26#39;d like to see some postcards of the OLD Gulf Shores go here... http://www.jdweeks.com/gulfshores.html
Those aren%26#39;t mine but I sure did enjoy looking at them!!
YES... why can%26#39;t Gulf Shores be like it used to be????? My grandparents owned a little cottage on the beach when we were growing up and that was where we spent many weeks during the summer.
If you%26#39;d like to see some postcards of the OLD Gulf Shores go here... http://www.jdweeks.com/gulfshores.html
Those aren%26#39;t mine but I sure did enjoy looking at them!!
Hey folks. Thanks for continuing my trip down memory lane. It put a smile on my face again.
Genesiscat.....I%26#39;ll check out Meyers Realty for somewhere to stay around Ft. Morgan and now that you mention it, I do remember the oyster shell butter at Meme%26#39;s. I also rember the Spooky Golf and was scared to go in the Mouth of the ';Monster'; when I was about 8.
Gumbeaux....I know about Cap San Blas and Port Saint Joe but have never been there. Might try it sometime. My family and I have been staying in Panama city beach area every year for the past....oh...15 or so years because my sister just happened up on a place that reminded us of the ';Old Gulf Shores'; and our two boys wanted more to do. It was on the West end of PC (Quieter end). The name was Nauticus Beach Villas. It was sold by the owners 2 years ago. they were made an offer they couldn%26#39;t refuse (13mil.) for the place an yet another condo is on the way.
Alee123... Thanks for the info and web address. I going there now to check it out!!!
Wow.. I don%26#39;t know my reply was posted THREE times!
Sorry about that.
Mustique condo - on the beach or not?
One description says ';Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront'; but the pictures make it look like it is gulffront. Please help.
Mustique condo - on the beach or not?
Remember the phrase ';not exactly';
Here is something I found:
Located in a quiet, residential area of West Beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Mustique is a brand new luxury high-rise offering spectacular views and access to a myriad of coastal activities. With the Gulf of Mexico fronting the property and Little Lagoon to the rear, you get fantastic views of both bodies of water from the many windows in our unit, that act as natural works of art adorning your walls. And because our unit is high enough in the building that you can see over the single-family homes that line the beachfront, you can enjoy unobstructed views of your family riding the waves and every magnificent sunset. With only two units per floor and a private elevator entrance outside your front door, you%26#39;ll feel as if Mustique is your own exclusive castle nestled in the dunes. Although Mustique is classified as ';beach view,'; just a short walk across the quiet access road reveals its dazzling white sand private beach.
Mustique condo - on the beach or not?It is across the street,,,,,,,,,,,
From the gulf........bay on backside......
Across the street from the beach, but if you%26#39;re on a high floor it%26#39;s nearly like Gulf Front. I think they are all 4BR/4.5BA units. Nice looking place. Little Lagoon on the back side.
Gorgeous property, not Gulf Front. Almost better IMO. I have stayed there and it was wonderful and way less expensive than a lower quality Gulf Front condo (or house for that matter).
All you can eat crab and seafood restaurants in Atlanta GA
Does anyone know of any all-you-can-eat crab and seafood restaurants in the Atlanta, GA area? I%26#39;m new here, relocated recently, and searching for a nice all you can eat that may also serve all you can eat crabs?
Anyone????
Thanks
All you can eat crab and seafood restaurants in Atlanta GA
You may get more of a response on the Atlanta, GA forum. You are in Gulf Shores, AL now. But come visit, georgeous beaches.
All you can eat crab and seafood restaurants in Atlanta GA
We%26#39;re only 5 hours from Atlanta!
Kid friendly restaurant with a playground
I remember reading somewhere about a restaurant on the water that has great food, great view, and a playground the kids can play on while you wait for your food. I actually think it is in Florida, maybe Pensacola, I%26#39;m not sure. Anyway, I know it has a red roof if that helps. If anyone knows what the name of this restaurant is that would be great! If not, any other kid friendly restaurants! Thanks!
Kid friendly restaurant with a playground
Two places in Gulf Shores that fit the bill are The Hangout and Lulu%26#39;s. Both places have people on this forum that love them and hate them, but the play areas for the kids are both pretty good. I have never eaten at The Hangout. My daughter works at Lulu%26#39;s, so I go there occasionally. I stick with the appetizers or maybe a burger and they%26#39;re pretty good.
Kid friendly restaurant with a playground
I agree, just returned from Gulf Shores, and the kids (between 7-9 years old) loved both places, as did the adults, as they both had a big sandy area for playing.
We thought Lulu%26#39;s food was very good...the Hangout was a bit hit-and-miss, some food was very good, some was mediocre at best.
Lulu%26#39;s is a bit more seafood, the Hangout a bit less and more normal %26#39;American%26#39; fare.
The Hangout does have a different band every night, and a nice big area to sit outside and get a drink and listen, within viewing distance of the sand play area for the kids.
Wasn%26#39;t at Lulu%26#39;s in the evening, so can%26#39;t tell you much about that.
Drove to the Crab Trap in Perdido Key, if you%26#39;ve been to the ones around the Destin area, which our kids loved, the playground here does not compare to the others as it%26#39;s nowhere near the beach; looks more like a school playground in a little area next to the restaurant.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Best route to Disney World
I have heard of 3 0r 4 different travel directions to Orlando from Birmingham. We have 3 children from 2 years to teen and need the quickest, safest route. If it helps we live south of birmingham on hwy. 280.
Thanks,
Wade
Best route to Disney World
My preferred driving route is I-65 South to Montgomery. Then 231 South through Dothan to I-10 East. Then I-75 South to the Florida Turnpike and on to Orlando. Any time I have tried to go with more interstate and take I-20 to Atlanta and then pick up I-75, I have run into delays - construction, tons of traffic, etc.
Best route to Disney World
I agree with dbh 1000%.
Just did that drive 3 times this summer, and probably a dozen over tha last couple years.
There has been some growth in Troy %26amp; Dothan lately, so on certain days 231 seems to take forever; but it still beats out the 95% guaranteed headache of ATL traffic. If you are going to Disney, tha lst thing you want on the way is stress.
Also, the small toll you pay to use the Turnpike is very much worth it.
Don%26#39;t even think twice about it.
We live in the Spain Park/OM area also.
I WILL say this:
In Montgomery, take I-85 toward Atlanta, get off at exit 9 (Taylor Road). Go right. Take this road about 4 miles until it dead ends into 231. You will go through a much cleaner, newer part of Montgomery, that is a better choice if you need a stop. Also the lights are a bit quicker, and, it puts you FURTHER SOUTH on 231 (than if you were to exit 65 South of Mgy.). Mapquest or GPS will probably tell you to go through Montgomery %26amp; exit South BLVD. Trust me, don%26#39;t do that.
Have a great trip,
Miller
Thank you so much! We drove to Disney about 10 years ago. This helps with the up to date route. Our Tomtom recommended the Atlanta route and I knew that would be a mistake on Friday evening.
Great point about the route in Montgomery to 231. Taking Taylor Road will bypass areas that are shall we say ';less than desireable.';
If you are passing through Dothan at dinner time and like steak, I would recommend the Conestoga Steak House. It is on the right side of 231 just before the Ross Clark Circle Bypass. It is bar none the best steak I have ever had anywhere.
Fresh produce stand in area
Looking for homegrown produce. Will be there Saturday.
Maybe I should bring our wonderful Illinois sweet corn and sit up a stand.
Previous years we have been to Lartigue and Joe Patti%26#39;s. Liked Joe Patti%26#39;s, looking for something closer. Probably start out Saturday evening with Lartigue.
Thanks for the help. See you at the beach!
Fresh produce stand in area
Don%26#39;t know of one in Orange Beach, maybe someone else does, but there are two in Robertsdale if you are coming South on Hwy. 59.
Fresh produce stand in area
You want to stop at the Burris Farm Market in Loxley. It%26#39;s not too far after you take the exit off of 1-10 to head towards Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. They have tons of fresh produce, and just about everything we%26#39;ve tried from there has been good. My favorite thing there, however, is their homemade bread--it%26#39;s wonderful! You can%26#39;t miss them--they have some signs up before you get to them and there%26#39;s usually an extremely large blow-up peach (and maybe a strawberry too) out in front.
Lee4,
Thanks,I think we might have stopped there a few years ago. The reference to homemade bread brought a memory of buying a pie. Always ready for good bread.
megb, I forgot about the pies! I know I saw them in the deli area of the market. It seems like you can buy whole pies and also slices. I haven%26#39;t tried any of those yet, and I bet they would be good. There are some other foods in the deli too--homemade peach ice cream (which I heard is excellent) and several cobblers. I wanted to try the blackberry cobbler SO badly but our last stop at Burris was on the way home and I didn%26#39;t have a good place to store it. Maybe next year...
Our week August 2-9 was a great trip.
Burris blackberry cobbler was not the kind I prefer. I like lots of berries,not much crust.
Theirs was four layers of crust and few berries.
we were in Orange Beach the first week of august and sorry I am just now posting this. There is a road in Foley - maybe Highway 90? If you go down it to an Assembly Of God church - they have BUSHELS of produce at a great deal. We heard about it from our security guard. we bought a bushel of peas - they shelled them for $16! They are very good quality too.
';There is a road in Foley - maybe Highway 90?';
Probably Hwy 98. There are tons of roadside markets in Baldwin County, some on 98 and some on 59. Most have good local stuff, but be aware some of them sell items shipped from somewhere else, not sure where. Shop carefully and you%26#39;ll be fine.
Pet friendly house in the Gulf Shores area
Does anyone have a favorite or a good recommendation for a nice pet friendly (2 small dogs) house that allows parking for a boat? We have never been to the area before and want to find a great spot with easy boat access - but we have to bring our dogs.
Thanks!
Pet friendly house in the Gulf Shores areaThe lodging locator at this website allows you to search for properties that allows pets. Most houses should have room to park a boat.
http://www.gulfshores.com/lodging/
Pet friendly house in the Gulf Shores areaThere are plenty of vacation homes in this area that will welcome your four-legged family. More and more vacation property owners are aware that some of us just won%26#39;t leave home without them. Dogs are allowed on the beaches of Fort Morgan but in Gulf Shores there is a stiff fine for walking your dogs on the beach. However, if you rent a Gulf Front house in Gulf Shores you may allow your dogs to be in that home%26#39;s yard. Just something you may want to keep in mind.
Thank you for the info - especially about walking the dogs on the beach. We live in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and we can walk the dogs on the beach after 5:00 p.m. daily - so thanks for the tip.
How about favorite restaurants in the area?
How nice that ya%26#39;ll can walk your dogs after five. Where I lived before moving here we could walk our dogs off leash after five in the parks and we had big ';dogapalooza%26#39;s'; every night with frisbees, etc... great fun for all.
As to restaurants in this area, there are SO many choices. When I want old fashioned fried seafood I go to Desotos or Original Oyster House, both in Gulf Shores. When I want something a bit more refined, I like Ginny Lane at the Wharf, Cosmos on Canal in Orange Beach and Live Bait at The Wharf. For Italian, I enjoy Grazie%26#39;s in San Roc Cay in Orange Beach. Like I said, lot%26#39;s of choices.
I%26#39;ve heard of DeSoto%26#39;s and the Oyster Bar - we%26#39;ll have to try them out - thanks for the help!
huge house at the end of Fort Morgan?
What is the story with that huge house at the end of Fort Morgan? Does anyone know? It sits all by itself, so they must own a fair amount of beach front property. Appears to be a private residence. Man it looks awesome, what a life.
huge house at the end of Fort Morgan?
Is it the one with palm trees on the roof? If so it%26#39;s called USA II and is a rental property...
huge house at the end of Fort Morgan?
It%26#39;s the last house on the left when you are heading West on 180 towards the fort. I wish I was able to upload images on this board. I think I found it on Webshots. I%26#39;ve only seen this in person from the road, but I%26#39;m pretty sure this is it.
…webshots.com/photo/2053369740011781720RFHxJt
I%26#39;m only curious because it is so spectacular due to the house and property, I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about it. If you mapquest Fort Morgan and follow the Gulf-Side beach to the end, you can%26#39;t miss it.
Hey! That%26#39;s my house! Beat it!
WOW, I see what you mean! That is one heck of a house. I think I saw this house one time from the Fort (at the top). I will check it out next time I go out there...maybe get some more info. La Vida Loca for sure :-)
Know we know where to track down DD. Can I have a loan :-)
I%26#39;m broke from paying for private flood insurance...
I think I saw it as a rental on some site, maybe vrbo??
I enjoyed all your beach pictures.........
thanksgiving at the beach would be awesome.......
DD-
Are looking for a Kato Kaelin type house-dude? If so, where do I submit my application.
Thanks Fordarama, but not my photos. I was just searching for this house and figured someone would of taken a picture of it and posted it on webshots. Sure enough I found it in less than a minute. You can find just about anything (clean) on there.
That is really cool that you were able to find a photograph on Webshots, I%26#39;ve never heard of it before.
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