Orange Beach

Fall 2025

Oasis 611

NOTES

About the condo....

  • ​Pros
    • Covered parking; elevators; single floor; nice pool area; 
  • Cons

  • Remember
    • Bring extra kitchen towels

The weather...

  • Sep 24 (Wed) - 
  • Sep 25 (Thu) - 
  • Sep 26 (Fri) - 
  • Sep 27 (Sat) - 
  • Sep 28 (Sun) - 
  • Sep 29 (Mon) - 
  • Sep 30 (Tue) - 

 Tennessee to Orange Beach

Cost (still calculating)

  • 6 Nights (Sep 24-30, 2025)
    • $3,919.64 + $???.?? insurance = $3,919.64
    • $1,306.54/couple (3 couples + insurance)
    • $653.27/night

Weather

Restaurants

  • Orange Beach
    • * City Donut
    • Cosmos Restaurant and Bar - Off the beaten path in Orange Beach, Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar is far from ordinary. Serving fresh and eclectic food since day one.
    • GT's on the Bay -  GTs On The Bay sits overlooking Wolf Bay. With stunning views and bay front dining, GTs features a diverse and one-of-kind menu. 
    • * Big Mike's Steakhouse -   We are grilling up the best steaks on the Gulf Coast but we've still got amazing seafood for our seafood loving friends!
    • * CoastAL Orange Beach - Great food, live music, and the best views of the Gulf of Mexico!
    • The Flying Harpoon - Unique eats and laid back atmosphere.
    • Ruby Slipper - Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere in Orange Beach.
    • 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.
    • Brick & Spoon - Chain serving Cajun-Creole breakfast fare, sandwiches & cocktails in a stylish, contemporary space.
    •  Cactus Cantina - Laid back Mexican cuisine buy the beach.
    • OSO at Bear Point -  Seafood, burgers, steaks and more. Enjoy amazing views from our main and upstairs dining, outside decks and tiki bar. 
    • Zeke's Marina Landing -  Perfect for lunch or a romantic date night with a place for the kids to play safely.


  • Map of Restaurants​
  • Gulf Shores
    • *  Fish River Grill - A Funky Junky Redneck Joint • Home of Swamp Soup • Where the locals love to eat!
    • * Bahama Bob's Beachside Cafe - Top rated seafood and American cuisine 3 years in a row.
    • * Doc's Seafood -   Doc’s Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar prides itself in providing you the very best in Gulf Coast Seafood, including, Doc’s world famous fried shrimp
    • 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!
    • * Shrimp Basket - Informal chain outpost offering a variety of fried seafood dishes & an oyster bar.
    • * Tacky Jack's - Festive Gulf Coast fixture offers outside dining, live music & American eats in rustic digs.
    •  Cactus Cantina - Laid back Mexican cuisine by the beach.
    • * 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.
    • * DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen -  Alabama’s favorite family restaurants features fresh seafood, chicken, pasta, steak, home style sides, salads and sandwiches. 
    • * LuLu's -  At LuLu’s, we serve scratch-made menu options with recipes created by Lucy Buffett herself. 
    • Acme Oyster House -  I turned non believers into oyster eaters!! Eat, laugh and love with us over an authentic New Orleans seafood meal.  


2025 Orange Beach - Day 1 - Wed, 9.24.2025

Smyrna, TN to Orange Beach, AL

  • Day 1
    • The Rays and Coulsons left Smyrna around 6 am.   It was 68 degrees in morning with a high of 78. There were thunderstorms today. The drive to beach was uneventful. We arrived at 2:30 pm. We had early dinner at Doc’s on Canal St and checked into Condo at 3:45. Parking was at a premium, so we parked on 6th floor handicapped space for our 5th floor condo.  We unpacked, sat on deck for a while, tried to figure out to work TV (failed), and went to bed early.

2025 Orange Beach - Day 2 - Thu, 9.25.2025

Orange Beach, AL

  • Day 2
    • It was 71 degrees with a high of 77. There is 80% chance of rain today.  We had breakfast out on the deck. Sandra and Paul arrived around noon. They left Murfreesboro after they went to Caleb's great choir recital.  He did a great job with announcement. Since we had problems with streaming on TV, a repairman came by and said we were missing the right remote. He said he would have to go find us one. We cleaned up at had dinner at 3:00 at Bahama Bob's. A major storm came while we were eating. In the evening, the ladies worked puzzle. Men watched TV.

2025 Orange Beach - Day 3 - Fri, 9.26.2025

 Orange Beach, AL

  • Day 3
    • It was 68 degrees this morning with a high of 77 forecasted. We did not have any rain today. Sunshine and warm weather was the order of the day. Lynn and Paul walked on the beach (but not together). We had breakfast on the deck again with biscuits and gravy and sausage, bacon and eggs. We went down and laid by the pool - pool water was very cold. The beach was very crowded, but it was a red flag day so there were not a lot of people in the Gulf of America. Ladies started a puzzle, but Lynn and Paul finished although there was one piece missing. We had dinner at Zeke's on the bay side. Maintenance man came by and brought us a new remote for TV and get that issue settled.  We played Golf (Play Nine) and Farkle.  Paul and Patsy tied in Gold and Sandra won Farkle. There were several Indiana Jones movies on TV.

2025 Orange Beach - Day 4 - Sat, 9.27.2025

Orange Beach, AL

  • Day 4
    • On Mother's Day in Orange Beach this morning it was 68 degrees with a high of 77 forecasted. There is only a slight chance of rain today. Sunshine and warm weather is the order of the day.  Men cooked breakfast for the mothers. We watched church at 9:30. We worked a puzzle out on deck and then cleaned up and went to GTs on the Bay for early dinner. We came back and played 3 Up 3 Down out on the deck.  Caleb called and did his commercial about lip gloss. Sandra made her specialty ice cream drink and we watched "Support Your Local Sheriff." There was a beautiful full moon out tonight.

2025 Orange Beach - Day 5 - Sun, 9.28.2025

 Orange Beach, AL

  • Day 5
    • It was 69 degrees this morning with a high of 75 forecasted. There is only a slight chance of rain today. Sunshine and warm weather was the order of the day. We had City Donuts for breakfast and went down to sit by the pool. We had a quick lunch and worked on a puzzle. It rained for a few minutes. We went to Oyster House for dinner at 2:45. Food was great, but it was about 50 degrees in the restaurant. We bought a whole key lime pie. We came home and played Golf (Gwen won) and then Farkle (Paul won). We ate our key lime pie and watched Sister Sarah.

2025 Orange Beach - Day 6 - Mon, 9.29.2025

Orange Beach, AL

  • Day 6
    • It was 69 degrees this morning with a high of 79 forecasted. There is no chance of rain today. This is last full day at beach. Lynn (street) and Paul (beach) walked Paul got the best bird pic. The ladies cooked all the breakfast food that was left in in the refrigerator. We had breakfast out on deck and then went to lay out by the pool for a couple of hours. We had some cocktails while basking the in the sun. Lynn floated down lazy river. We came back upstairs and tried to finish off lunch stuff in the refrigerator. I think we have failed since there is still much munchies left over.  Lynn got a parking ticket for not having his number on his placard facing forward. We had dinner at CoastAL and then played Garbage.

2025 Orange Beach - Day 7 - Mon, 9.30.2025

Orange Beach to Smyrna

  • Day 7 

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