Most first time visitors have heard about the beautiful white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Others have heard about the world class fishing and golfing. Very few are aware of all of the choices they have and decisions that will have to be made to get the most out of their vacation. There is truly something for everyone on the Alabama Gulf Coast and most visitors will have more choices than their time or budget will allow.

This guide will help you to plan and prioritize your trip before you leave home. You might even find your favorite part of the vacation here, maybe one you didn't know how easy it (or cheap) it was to do.

We raised one child on the beach. If keeping your kids entertained is important to you, you will find this site very useful.

We have walked all of the beaches, swam in all of the water and caught fish all over the island. We will tell you about some of our favorite restaurants and even tell you the best time of day to avoid the crowds and save some money. You will read much of what it took us fifteen years to learn.

If you've ever thought about owning property on the Gulf of Mexico, we will tell you our thoughts (after personally experiencing both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat).

This area is rich in history. We will write about some day trips that will take you back a few hundred years.

Many visitors arrive (and sometimes leave) unaware that Gulf Shores is located on an island. When we reference "the Island," we are talking about everything past the three bridges connecting to the mainland. The entire island should be explored and we will certainly do that here.