Gulf Shores Sep 2023

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Notes

  • Home
    • Pros
      • Nice deck and boardwalk to beach
      • Plenty of room.  Well stocked kitchen with icemaker.
      • Laundry rooms on both floors.
      • 1/2 bath on first floor.
      • Free streaming with Netflix and PrimeVideo.
    • Cons
      • Deck furniture needs updated (plastic chairs broken and flimsy.
      • Long code to unlock door; sliding doors would not lock.
      • Simpler TV with local channels.
  • Hot week.  Sun and Mon in 90s. A short rain shower on Tue.  Wed back in 90s.
  • Sun night dinner: Bahama Bob's burned down.  Oyster House closed for employee appreciation.  Alternate was Doc's Seafood on Canal.  Best shrimp in entire civilized world.  It was excellent.
  • Mon night was Oyster House.  Food excellent as always.  Sharing is good.  Shrimp was excellent but Doc's may be a little better.  Always get a peanut butter pie.
  • Tue lunch was at CoastAL Orange Beach.  Excellent food, great views located right on the beach.
  • Wed lunch was at Doc's Seafood on Perdido Beach Blvd.  Would not recommend
  • Thu afternoon meal was in Pensacola Beach at Peg Leg Pete's
  • Fri was clean out refer for lunch; sandwiches, pizza delivery for dinner.

Cost

  • 7 Days (Sep 9 - 15)
    • $4,867.77 + $338.31 insurance = $5,206.08
    • $1,301.52/couple
    • $743.73/night


Things to Do

Restaurants

  • Map of Restaurants
  • CoastAL Orange Beach - Great food, live music, and the best views of the Gulf of Mexico!
  • Fish River Grill - A Funky Junky Redneck Joint • Home of Swamp Soup • Where the locals love to eat!
  • The Flying Harpoon - Unique eats and laid back atmosphere.
  • Bahama Bob's Beachside Cafe - Top rated seafood and American cuisine 3 years in a row.
  • Gulf Shores Seafood - If you’re in a rush, looking to save time, and desiring a taste of Gulf Coast Seafood, then tryout one of our Meals To Go!
  • Ruby Slipper - Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
  •  The Gulf - Outdoor venue made from old shipping containers offering seafood, American fare & a full bar.
  •  Cobalt, the Restaurant - Seafood & happy hours on an expansive patio at a busy spot with boat slips for those coming by sea.
  •  Shrimp Basket - Informal chain outpost offering a variety of fried seafood dishes & an oyster bar.
  •  Brick & Spoon - Chain serving Cajun-Creole breakfast fare, sandwiches & cocktails in a stylish, contemporary space.
  • Tacky Jack's - Festive Gulf Coast fixture offers outside dining, live music & American eats in rustic digs.
  •  Cactus Cantina - Laid back Mexican cuisine buy the beach.
  •  Fisher's - Marina restaurant & bar offering elevated seafood & meat dishes in a polished indoor-outdoor space.
  • Original Oyster House - Considered the best family-friendly, waterfront seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast
  • The Hangout - Join us this winter for the best entertainment and Snowbird specials. Roaring Through the Decades Dance Night on Monday, Bingo Night on Wednesday and Paint Classes on Sunday.
  • Drunken Shrimp - Specializing in shrimp, our restaurant offers many different types of traditional and non-traditional Cajun cuisine.
  • More Gulf Shores seafood picks

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