Three days of favorite bands performing on the white sand beach with beautiful ocean waves and salty breezes. It's Hangout Music Fest at Gulf Shores! The only festival of its kind will take place again this year from May 20-22. Attendees can soak up the sunshine, sip their favorite beverage and hear the array of tunes floating by while relaxing on a beach blanket. The three-day lineup will include so many eclectic, favorite bands that it is best to check the full schedule at the Hangout website. This year there will also be a Thursday pre-fest party with more music and fun and two late-night shows on Friday and Saturday.In addition to enjoying music, attendees can practice their yoga on Gulf Shores beautiful beach. Renowned yoga teacher, Kelly Morris, whose students include Sting, Russe... 04/27/2011

Although white sand, emerald water, fishing, and beach sports may be on top of your "to do" list in Gulf Shores, there are some "inland' activities worth checking out. One of these is the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo located just a few blocks from the beach on Gulf Shores Parkway (Highway 59). The zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.  Originally founded as a private enterprise of Joey Ward of Gulf Shores, the zoo became part of the not-for-profit Zoo Foundation of the Ward's in 1991 and was expanded by 17 acres. Currently the zoo is home to over 290 animals including lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, reptiles, and birds. Activities also include a petting zoo, and daily animal shows in the summer.The Alabama Gulf Coast Z... 04/20/2011

Get ready, get set, GO - - head for the 15th annual Mullet Man Triathlon on Saturday, April 16th along with 450 participants. This Orange Beach event always promises a great course, many awards, and a super post-race party with food and fun. The triathlon is held in conjunction with the wacky festival known as the "Mullet Toss" and gives the athletes a chance to run and celebrate in two states at once.The first part of this Orange Beach event, a quarter-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, will kick off at 7:30 a.m. The swim will be followed by a bike race of 15 miles which will begin at the Flora-Bama Lounge heading to the Alabama State Park and back. The third section will be a 4-mile run from the Flora-Bama Lounge heading under the Perdido Pass Bridge and back.The Flora-Bama Lounge, a be... 04/13/2011

Fort Morgan in Gulf Shores, Alabama was an important part of our history during the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and both World Wars. Today it also serves an important role in the study of migrating birds. In fact, the Fort Morgan State Historical Park has been named one of the "Hundred Globally Important Bird Areas" by the American Bird Conservancy.This year the Spring Bird Banding Session will be held from April 2-14. Banding is done from dawn to mid-afternoon each day. Banding sessions are open not only to trained volunteers, but also the general public. Taking part in banding is free, but there is an admission fee to the park of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are admitted free. This truly is a unique opportunity to watch as thousands of migrating ... 04/07/2011

An elegant condominium, fantastic views of the Gulf, outdoor lazy river, and white sand beaches stretching for miles - all at a $200,000 discount! Orange Beach developer Larry Wireman has discounted 10 of these luxurious condominiums on the 13th floor and below to a $725,000 asking price.  Turquoise Place sets a new standard for elegance along the Alabama Gulf Coast with its two towers, encased in shimmering turquoise glass, housing condominiums that range from 2,300-5,900 square feet. Each unit is complete with gourmet kitchen, high-end appliances, Jacuzzi hot tub, HD digital television mounted above a gas fireplace, and outdoor kitchen on the balcony. Every unit is equipped with wireless internet, and over 100 cable TV channels including HD and movie. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls ... 04/02/2011

Tha Alabama Gulf Coast continues to make national headlines from the fall-out over last springs oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  Thankfully, the press has positive news to report on the topic these days, as the tar balls have been efficiently removed from our fine, white sand and our beaches are open for business just in time for speak season tourist traffic.  As the our Snow Birds pack up and head north, Spring Breakers flock to our coast and the occupation of beach lovers from all over the nation will remain until dusk settles on the Labor Day holiday weekend. Search New Gulf Front Condo Listings for Sale on the Alabama Gulf Coast A recent online editorial by CNN, reported that BP clean up operations have been concluded in Gulf Shores, AL.  The article explains that our powder-white... 03/18/2011

Many, many things welcome you to Gulf Shores including - - wonderful climate, white-sand beaches, sparkling emerald waters, fantastic fishing, great golf, and southern hospitality. After discussions at a recent Gulf Shores city council meeting, the "welcoming signs" may also include welcome signs! As Councilman Steve Jones said in BaldwinCountyNow.com on March 3, 2011, ". . . there was mounting interest to improve the welcoming points into the city . . . I think we need to find a way to do some things to make the entrances to our city more special, and there have been some recommendations from our beautification board that I would like to see us take more seriously." Judy Smith, Chairperson of the Beautification Board, commented that, "Our recommendations included signage coming into t... 03/16/2011

One again, the Hangout Music Festival is coming to the Gulf Shores area and bringing with it great musical performances by a blockbuster lineup of bands.  Paul Simon, the Black Keys, Foo Fighters, and many hot bands will perform for us on stages right on the beach itself!  This year is going to be bigger and better than ever- and something you are not going to want to miss. This fantastic event will take place on May 20th - 22nd on the beautiful Gulf Shores beaches of Alabama, just minutes from the Florida border.  This year the festival is adding an air-conditioned tent and creating Hammock Beach, a salt water lagoon where everyone can find shade and relax in hammocks as they take in this great event and remain a little cooler!  We are going a have a sky-bar tower that will show us a 3... 02/20/2011

"Crystal Tower is our favorite condo complex in Gulf Shores!"  This is a common theme of both owners and guests of Crystal Tower, which offers one of kind design and amenities on the Alabama Gulf Coast.  This is the only complex, located across the street from the beach, that offers an air conditioned pedestrian walkway over West Beach Blvd.  With the pool area overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the tower being located across the street from the beach, owners enjoy lower insurance and maintenance costs. Search Crystal Tower Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Crystal Tower is one of the newest condo developments in Gulf Shores, with modern unit amenities like granite countertops throughout, two master suites with private balconies, duel vanity master sinks, walk-in closets, stainless und... 02/08/2011

The SouthAlabamaLiving Team has just listed an excellent gulf front condo value in a very well maintained development.  Edgewater condos were born from solid concrete and stucco, tested by the salty elements since the early 1980's.  Edgewater's well run association makes good use of the reserve funds, collected from the $400 monthly dues.  The stucco is currently being repaired in problem areas and a new pool and decking area were added in 2006.  The monthly HOA dues also include insurance costs, basic cable, water and trash removal. Search Edgewater Condos for sale in Gulf Shores, AL Edgewater #81 is a great opportunity for a prospective condo buyers in search of gulf front on a budget. What this east corner unit may lack in frills, it makes up for in square footage and gorgeous views ... 02/06/2011

New Las Palmas Condo Listing Search Las Palmas Condo Listings for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Las Palmas is an ideal purchase for those who don't have to be right on the beach, as the across the street location from the gulf offers beach access at an incredible value.  Our listing offers gulf views from the private balcony and is sold furnished and rent ready.  The complex amenities include: assigned parking underneath building, 2 outdoor pools, on-site laundry facility and BBQ Area. 02/03/2011

Caribe Resort in Orange Beach has the finest and most amenities of any resort in Orange Beach or Gulf Shores. Caribe Resort offers a large array of swimming pools, a lazy river, saunas and steam rooms, tennis courts, a game room, private beach shuttle, restaurant and more. Call or email us for more information on available Caribe Condos for Sale!   Or visit www.StephenHarrison.net     01/31/2011

Why We Bought a Home in Martyn Woods?   Search Martyn Woods Subdivision Homes and Lots for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL   Some past clients of ours closed on a home in Martyn Woods in the spring of 2010.  Now that they have had several months to settle in and get acquainted with their surroundings, I asked them to share their answers to a few simpe questions below.  I have found a residents perspective to be very helpful for prospective buyers looking to relocate or buy a home on the Alabama Gulf Coast. #1  What led you to purchase a home in Martyn Woods Subdivision? We looked at homes all over the gulf coast for three years, and we found Gulf Shores to be the perfect package of nice people and retirement opportunities.  With regard to Martyn Woods, the location is fabulous:  off the beaten ... 01/24/2011

Blue Lagoon Subdivision on Little Lagoon Blue Lagoon is a small, lagoon front community of colorful beach houses on West Beach in Gulf Shores, AL. The subdivision is across the street from the Gulf of Mexico, yet is just 200 yards to a public beach access. The accessibility to both the lagoon and the gulf beach, means surf, sandcastles, fishing, crabbing and beautiful sunsets over Little Lagoon. Search Blue Lagoon Listings for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Blue Lagoon is filled with attractive, well maintained beach cottages, most of which have been finished with sturdy concrete board siding and metal roofs.  The homes offer a unique vacation experience for those looking to get away from the high-rise condos on the beach.  The added benefits of beach community living would be greater indoor a... 01/07/2011

Jason's Top 5 Reasons to Buy an Ocean House Condo Ocean House has an excellent location, just one mile west of the central public beach in Gulf Shores.  This puts owners and their guests in walking distance to all the popular hot spots, like The Hangout and Pink Pony Pub, as well as beach apparel and souvenir shops.  The condo itself enjoys a prime gulf front location and offers an ideal vantage point for sunrises and sunsets. Search Ocean House Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Ocean House has great condos at exceptional values.  It is not likely to find a unit listed over $300,000, with many of the units priced in the low 200's.  The monthly condo fee covers many of the essentials, like exterior insurance, water, basic cable, wireless Internet and local telephone service. Ocean House... 01/06/2011

Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club Lagoon Front Condos for Sale   Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club is another example of what I like to call "the best of both world condo developments" due to the fact that it provides direct access to the placid gulf fed waters of Little Lagoon, as well as private gulf beach access.  Little Lagoon is a large enough body of water to accommodate your favorite watersport activity and her fertile waters are ripe with flounder, specs and reds.  There are two private piers with boat slips and ample deck space to take in the breathtaking sunsets over the lagoon. Search Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet Club is an amenity rich development, offering a boat ramp, boat parking, shuffleboard, a putting green, ... 12/28/2010

Pleasure Isle Villas on West Beach Boulevard Pleasure Isle Villas is a unique community of duplex style condos, located directly across the street from the beach on West Beach Boulevard.  The development is just far enough away from the beach to miss the sight of the daily sand castles falling to the tide but close enough to feel the draw of the surf beckoning you in for a dip. Some of the units face West Beach Boulevard and enjoy glimpses of the beach through the empty space between the gulf front residences, while others front West Lagoon Avenue and enjoy views of Little Lagoon over the shallow trees that guard her banks. Search Pleasure Isle Villas for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Pleasure Isle Villas are ideal for beach buyers adverse to the prospect of living in a high-rise condominium ... 12/28/2010

Search Island Tower Luxury Gulf Front Condos   Island Tower is an ideal purchase for prospective condo buyers looking for a luxury 3 bedroom unit in the heart of Gulf Shores, AL.  This development is less than a half mile from all the popular spots, to include: The Hangout, Pink Pony Pub and the boardwalk along the large expanse of public beach, which hosted many great musical acts in 2010, like Bon Jovi, Zac Brown Band, The Black Crowes and Jimmy Buffet and the horde of the Parrot Head Nation.  The Shrimp Festival draws fall crowds year after year and now Hangout Music Fest commands the spring, with three days of live music. Search Island Tower Luxury Gulf Front Condos for Sale in Gulf Shores, AL Island Tower offers luxury condominium units with a contemporary flare.  The units are spa... 12/26/2010

Morgantown's Homes for Sale Under $1,000,000   If I had to pick one word that explains why prospective buyers seek out Morgantown, a good 15 minute drive down the Fort Morgan Peninsula from Gulf Shores, it would have to be "quiet."  Fort Morgan is primarily a laid back residential community, set among slow rolling sand dunes and golf courses.  There are only a handful of condominium developments in the Fort Morgan area, which attract like minded people, looking for a vacation experience away from the seasonal hustle and bustle of both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Search Morgantown Homes for Sale Under $1,000,000 in Gulf Shores, AL Morgantown is what many would expect from a gulf front beach community, in that many of its homes are painted to match the pastel colors of their surrounding... 12/23/2010

The Beach Club Gulf Front Resort Condos for Sale Looking for a destination beach resort on the Alabama Gulf Coast?  The Beach Club is the only one of its kind in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL.  There are three things that set this resort apart from the competition: amenities, location and seclusion. The Beach Club has the most comprehensive amenity package of any condo development on our gulf coast.  You will find shopping, gulf front dining, an abundance of pools, tennis courts, a full service spa facility and much more.  This is an ideal vacation destination for golfers, as Kiva Dunes is right next door and the Peninsula golf course is a short drive to the east. The Beach Club is located 12 miles west of the center of Gulf Shores, Alabama in the secluded residential beach community on th... 12/19/2010