The trip after the wedding
A friendsmoon in Gulf Shores, AL
1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.
The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.
Where the group sleeps
- Gulf-view beach house with pool$300–$800 / night
Beach house with pool and Gulf views walking distance to the sand.
Sleeps 14
What you do
- Gulf Shores Beach Day
White sand beaches with chair and umbrella rentals.
- Dolphins Down Under Cruise
Dolphin-watching cruise through the back bays of Orange Beach.
- Zeke's Charter (Deep Sea Fishing)
Charter fishing for red snapper, king mackerel, and tuna.
- Kiva Dunes Golf
Top-rated public course with Gulf views and great conditions.
- Ike's Beach Service (Jet Ski Rentals)
Jet ski rentals right on the beach — dolphin sightings common.
- OWA Amusement Park
Theme park with rides, go-karts, and entertainment in Foley.
Where you eat
- The Hangout
Beachfront dining with shrimp, burgers, and a party atmosphere.
- Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina
Upscale seafood with marina views — best group dinner in the area.
- Lulu's at Homeport Marina
Lucy Buffett's place — fun, casual, and great for big groups.
- Original Oyster House
Gulf oysters and fried shrimp on the causeway with bay views.
- Shrimp Basket
Fast-casual fried shrimp and po'boys — great cheap eats.
- The Gulf
Shipping-container restaurant right on the beach with cocktails.
Still deciding?
How Gulf Shores stacks up against the other places in the South.
- Gulf Shores or Eureka Springs?
- Gulf Shores or Fort Lauderdale?
- Gulf Shores or Fort Worth?
- Gulf Shores or Franklin?
- Gulf Shores or Fredericksburg?
- Gulf Shores or Galveston?
- Gulf Shores or Gatlinburg?
- Gulf Shores or Greenville?
- Gulf Shores or Gulfport?
- Gulf Shores or Hilton Head?
- Gulf Shores or Hot Springs?
- Gulf Shores or Houston?
- Gulf Shores or Jacksonville?
- Gulf Shores or Key West?
- Gulf Shores or Kiawah Island?
- Gulf Shores or Knoxville?