Recreation in Gulf Shores, Alabama

State Parks

Gulf State Park 251-948-7275
20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Two miles of beaches, a championship golf course, beach pavilion, rental cottages and cabins, tennis courts, camp sites, hiking trails, a zipline, and a 1,512-foot long... more info map

Lakes & Marinas

Gulf Shores Marina 251-540-2628
1577 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
A full-service marina located on the Fort Morgan Peninsula in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Gulf Shores Marina features a state-of-the-art indoor dry storage facility, wet... more info map

Recreation Areas

Bodenhamer Recreation Center 251-968-1420
310 West Nineteenth Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
Many facilities are on site to enjoy at this recreation center including racquetball courts, an indoor track, a fitness center, a gymnasium, an indoor heated swimming... more info map

Fishing

Dottiejo Charter Service 251-213-6680 or 251-968-6488
1577 Highway 180 West, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
Located at Gulf Shores Marina in Fort Morgan
Half-day fishing trips and two-hour dolphin cruises. more info
Red Eye Charters 251-540-6982
16505 Brigadoon Trail, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located at Fort Morgan Marina
A full service fishing charter that offers full and half day charters for bottom fishing, trolling, and billfishing aboard a state-of-the-art, 36 foot Topaz boat which... more info map
Summer Hunter Fishing Charters 251-948-3474
136 West Fifth Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located at SanRoc Cay Marina
Climb aboard a fast, 20 knot sportsfisherman which is equipped with a cobia and tuna tower with this fishing charter company that provides bottom fishing, blue water,... more info map

Golf

Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend Golf Courses 251-968-7500
3840 Cotton Creek Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Located at Craft Farms
Enjoy 36 holes of Arnold Palmer golf with rolling fairways and large greens while at this golf resort course that offers a challenge to players of all skill levels.... more info map
Craft Farms Golf Resort 251-968-3002 (Tee Times)
3840 Cotton Creek Circle, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Two award-winning Arnold Palmer-designed golf courses, the 18-hole Cotton Creek golf course and 18-hole Cypress Bend golf course. more info
Gulf Shores Golf Club 251-968-7366
520 Clubhouse Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
This 18 hole, par 72 golf course was the first course developed in South Baldwin County and it features a well stocked pro shop on site. more info map
Kiva Dunes Golf Club 251-540-7000
815 Plantation Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Named the second best new public golf course in America by Golf Digest in 1995, this 18 hole, par 72, Jerry Pate designed, links style course offers a wonderful golfing... more info map
Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club 251-968-8009
20 Peninsula Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Bordered on two sides by the Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve, this 27 hole, par 72 golf course was designed by Earl Stone is and is situated on 820 secluded acres. Green... more info map
Woodlands, The 251-968-7500
19995 Oak Road West, Gulf Shores, AL 36547
Located at Craft Farms
An 18 hole signature golf course designed by Larry Nelson that features lakes, marshes, and tree-lined fairways, in addition to abundant wildlife. This course offers... more info map

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Down Under Dive Shop 251-968-4386
27267 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
A full service dive center that offers daily dive and snorkeling charters to local wrecks and some of the most exciting structures in the area with depths ranging from... more info map

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