SHELLS and SAND Guidebook
My favorite lunch place
Close by within walking distance. Great food and people.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe
601 W Beach BlvdClose by within walking distance. Great food and people.
This diner is in a group of shops on the Gulf Shores Parkway close to the Publix. No views, but great food!!! American diner that serves terrific breakfast omelets, grits, hash browns, etc. Lunch is awesome to with burgers, po boys, and reuben sandwiches. Even better get it to go and come back to sit on the beach.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gulf Shores Diner
3639 Gulf Shores PkwyThis diner is in a group of shops on the Gulf Shores Parkway close to the Publix. No views, but great food!!! American diner that serves terrific breakfast omelets, grits, hash browns, etc. Lunch is awesome to with burgers, po boys, and reuben sandwiches. Even better get it to go and come back to sit on the beach.
Food scene
Centrally located, family fun restaurant with great food, entertainment and beach views. Live music on weekends for the over 21 crowd. Less than 0.75 miles from the Lani Kai. Easy parking on site and across the street.
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdCentrally located, family fun restaurant with great food, entertainment and beach views. Live music on weekends for the over 21 crowd. Less than 0.75 miles from the Lani Kai. Easy parking on site and across the street.
Family oriented with a play place for the kids, overlooks the intracoastal waterway. Owner is sister of Jimmy Buffet. they also have t-shirts to buy and take home making everyone jealous.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveFamily oriented with a play place for the kids, overlooks the intracoastal waterway. Owner is sister of Jimmy Buffet. they also have t-shirts to buy and take home making everyone jealous.
Absolutely great tasting food. A little pricey, but the amount of food was amazing. I take all my relatives and friends here when in the Gulf Shores Area. View of many of the Dolphin Tour boats in the back harbor. Off the beaten path of Beach Blvd., but well worth it.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OSO at Bear Point Harbor
5749 Bay La Launch AveAbsolutely great tasting food. A little pricey, but the amount of food was amazing. I take all my relatives and friends here when in the Gulf Shores Area. View of many of the Dolphin Tour boats in the back harbor. Off the beaten path of Beach Blvd., but well worth it.
Unique set up of storage containers. Outside dining very casual. Views of the gulf, adult drinks, and a cute gift shop.
262 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardUnique set up of storage containers. Outside dining very casual. Views of the gulf, adult drinks, and a cute gift shop.
Activities
Zoo recently moved to their new home off Gulf Shores Parkway and the One Community. Lions, tigers, bears, and giraffes, birds, and monkeys all can be seen up close for great photo shots.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de la Costa del Golfo de Alabama
20499 Oak Rd EZoo recently moved to their new home off Gulf Shores Parkway and the One Community. Lions, tigers, bears, and giraffes, birds, and monkeys all can be seen up close for great photo shots.
Fun mini-golf at a great price and unlimited play.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiki's Mini Golf & Bike Rentals
1204 Gulf Shores PkwyFun mini-golf at a great price and unlimited play.
Two courses of mini-golf, one for families and one for the serious player (much harder). New greens and fun to play.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
3201 Gulf Shores PkwyTwo courses of mini-golf, one for families and one for the serious player (much harder). New greens and fun to play.
Sightseeing
History up close! Amazing to roam the fort that is a National Historic Landmark. Old cannons and terrific views of the gulf and the bay.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sitio Histórico Estatal Fort Morgan
110 AL-180History up close! Amazing to roam the fort that is a National Historic Landmark. Old cannons and terrific views of the gulf and the bay.
Lovely beaches, bike rental, good food. I hear there is even a resident alligator frequently seen at the RV park. They also have a dog park and walking trails.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal del Golfo
20115 State Park RoadLovely beaches, bike rental, good food. I hear there is even a resident alligator frequently seen at the RV park. They also have a dog park and walking trails.
Grocery Stores
Closest grocery store to Lani Kai. Well-stocked, polite and friendly staff. Also has all the meats, bakery, and a very large wine/beer/and alcohol section. They also sell floats, umbrellas, and shirts too.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rouses
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyClosest grocery store to Lani Kai. Well-stocked, polite and friendly staff. Also has all the meats, bakery, and a very large wine/beer/and alcohol section. They also sell floats, umbrellas, and shirts too.
When you see Fort Morgan Road (Burger King) turn East. Walmart is just off the main Gulf Shores Parkway, well-hidden, but it is typical items plus a large gulf shores logo and beach items for sale. It has a gas station too.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
170 E Fort Morgan RdWhen you see Fort Morgan Road (Burger King) turn East. Walmart is just off the main Gulf Shores Parkway, well-hidden, but it is typical items plus a large gulf shores logo and beach items for sale. It has a gas station too.
This store is two blocks from the Hangout. Carries snacks, milk, medicines, toys, shirts, and beach gear too. Easy to get in and out of with a car. Walking from Lani Kai less than a mile.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dollar General
224 Gulf Shores PkwyThis store is two blocks from the Hangout. Carries snacks, milk, medicines, toys, shirts, and beach gear too. Easy to get in and out of with a car. Walking from Lani Kai less than a mile.
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Dolphin Cruises/Parasailing/Fishing Excursions
Check out the local businesses. I have done many of these trips with several companies. Each one unique and fun. Most range in the same price, just use a discount coupon or groupon.
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