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City of Gulf Shores Announces Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

By Gulf Shores News Staff • June 9, 2026

There is nothing like fireworks on the beach for the fourth of July. the event is made even more exciting by celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. The city has made their plans official and put the vital information in the following press release.

Celebrating World Ocean Day

By R. Peevy • June 8, 2026

Before we get the proverbial comments about Alabama's coast being on a gulf, we remind readers the the definition of gulf is: classified as a smaller body of saltwater that is partially enclosed by land and connected to an ocean or a larger sea.

California to Gulf Shores: All-American Swimmer Brings Lifeguard ‘Water Culture’

By Erica Thomas • June 7, 2026

Many people living in Baldwin County came from all over the nation. They are drawn by the sugar-white sands and beautiful landscapes of South Alabama. For one California native, she is doing more than her part in making the Gulf Coast a better place.

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Orange Beach News

Where Local Towns Rank In The Southern Living Annual List

By R. Peevy | SL Writers • June 9, 2026

The encyclopedia for the south, Southern Living, ranked their TOP 50 beach towns in the south. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach were ranked as one entity, but tourist do that as well. So how do our local communities rank against Florida and over beach towns in the South?

Orange Beach Shooting Team Competing In State Championship

By Erica Thomas • June 7, 2026

The Orange Beach Shooting Team is in Childersburg this weekend for the 2026 Alabama Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) championship. The Makos brought home 14 medals in 2025 and are hoping for more wins this year.

Orange Beach Kids Camp Offers Fun With Police And Fire Teams

By Ken Cooper • June 6, 2026

Orange Beach is bringing back one of its most popular summer programs for kids. The Orange Beach Public Safety Kids' Camp is set to return for another year. The free camp offers children a hands-on look at local police and fire departments

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Coastal Region News

Things To Do: Milkshakes, Blue Angels & Back Bay Breezes

By Jessica Taylor • June 8, 2026

There’s just something about summer on the Alabama Gulf Coast that makes you want to slow down a little–even when things seem fast. Maybe it’s an old-fashioned milkshake served in a real glass dish, the rumble of the Blue Angels overhead, a plate of boiled shrimp shared picnic-style with friends, or a dolphin surfacing

Traditional Housing Sales Slowed While Resort Properties Saw Rise

By Gulf Shores News Staff • June 7, 2026

Baldwin County’s housing market remained active through May, with steady buyer demand across multiple sectors. Data from Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service indicate continued activity in both resort and traditional markets. While some areas saw fewer listings, overall pricing remained strong.

Red flags up along beach: What does it mean?

What The Flags Mean: Red Flags Along Local Beaches This Weekend

By Ken Cooper • June 5, 2026

Many of our guests to the beach expect the weather and water to be perfect for their vacation. Sometimes they arrive and see a rough surf and red flags flying. Imagine if this is your one trip during the year and yet people or lifeguards are asking you not to enter the gulf waters.

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"BEST OF" Gallery

Want to see who has been voted the BEST of the area? Visit these sites and see the ranking. You can also vote and share with others. VOTE for the Best of Gulf Shores!

Best Seafood Restaurants

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Best Beachfront Restaurant

Top 10 Restaurants on the Beach

Best Bars

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Best Burgers

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Best Dolphin Cruise

Top 10 Dolphin Cruises

Best Coffee Shops

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Best Breakfast

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Best Fried Chicken

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