This is a great marina in Orange Beach, Alabama. They have a Dock Store with beach apparel, fishing…read moreclothing and souvenirs. They also have a restaurant, Shipp's Dockside Grill, that has casual dining downstairs and full service dining upstairs. They also offer charters along with yacht and engine repairs. They also offer boat and yacht sales if you need that. Overall this is a nice spot to visit and enjoy the experience, sights and food.

Orange Beach Marina is where we boarded the "Distraction," Captain Troy Frady's 42 foot charter…read moreboat for a six hour charter. There are other charter boats in the marina of course. I've only used Captain Frady's charter here and highly highly recommend him, his crew, and his Hatteras Sportfisher, "Distraction." For dining, Shipps has two restaurants at the marina, "Lower Deck" which is casual counter service restaurant (opens at 11 AM daily) and "Upper Deck," which is family friendly full service restaurant (opens at 4 PM daily). The Dock Store at the marina offers Yeti products, sunglasses, flip flops, drinks, ice cream, souvenirs, jewelry, clothing, and more. This is such a convenience for last minute things you forgot prior to a boating excursion. I've always enjoyed visiting Orange Beach Marina! In 2008 its complete rebuild was finished post Hurricane Ivan, and it really is a lovely, clean, fun marina!

We had a fabulous time, and a lot of that was thanks to our guy on the beach-Colin. He doesn't…read morejust "do his job," he goes above and beyond. He has taken excellent care of our group throughout our stay. My husband and I own a hospitality business, so I can say with absolute certainty that Colin is an asset. He has wonderful social skills and hospitality and although I know he's very busy, has taken care of clients like they were the only people on the beach. Kudos to that young man!

Brian at Turquoise Place was exceptionally helpful with our group! He checked in with us quite…read moreoften and was so personable!

Roughly a six hour drive from my home in North Alabama, Gulf Shores is a lovely Alabama Beach! Its…read moreless than 10 miles from Orange Beach. I've stayed in Orange Beach numerous times and enjoyed restaurants and Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores! Gulf State Park has numerous trails that make for a great hike or numerous durations and lengths! Sea-N-Suds is one of my favorite restaurants to enjoy in Gulf Shores since it's right on the Gulf (meaning it's deck extends over the Gulf waters a bit) and they have delicious oysters and Royal Reds!! I also enjoyed a round of golf with my sorority sister and her husband at Gulf Shores Golf Club! It's a nice, friendly golf course! Like Orange Beach, Gulf Shores beaches are really bright white, clean, and beautiful with silky sand! Gulf Shores beaches are renowned for being family friendly and parking is cheap for the beaches free for residents and 2-4 dollars for non-residents depending on where you part. Also, Gulf Shores beaches do have lifeguards provided seasonally from March to October. That's a nice feature since the Gulf rip tides are a real thing, ya'll! If you haven't visited Gulf Shores Beaches, do it! As Yelper Chris W., notes, it's more economical to stay in Gulf Shores proper vice Orange Beach and Destin. Get your beach on!

My last 5 year old review focused on the summer concerts, it's time for an update!…read more I am seven years into my retirement at the all-around best beach I've ever had the pleasure to sink my toes in, and I have literally been to hundreds! First of all, let me tell you a bit about the Gulf Shores beaches themselves. There is thirty-two miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches here. Unlike anywhere else, this sand is unique because it is made of quartz, formed over millions of years from the Appalachian Mountains, which gives it that brilliant color and lets it stay cool even in the heat of the summer. With over 8 million visitors each year, this community really thrives on its tourism base. What I absolutely cherish is that when I go down there in the morning, the sands look absolutely pristine, meaning there is no trash, no clutter, no mess. They smooth it out, comb it, and groom it every single day. If anybody leaves behind a chair, toy, or tent, it is picked up and donated every day. Gulf Shores really lives up to that motto of being a small town with a big beach because the calendar is packed with world-class events. Kicking off with the Hangout Music Festival in May, the white sands turn into the ultimate summer kick-off. We also love the lively Ballyhoo Festival, and the Annual National Shrimp Festival in October brings hundreds of thousands of people to the coast for four days of seafood, art, and music. Of course, you can't talk about this area without talking about the incredible food scene, especially the fresh, local seafood right off the boats. Whether you're buying it fresh to cook at home or enjoying it at a local waterfront spot, the quality of our regional fishing is just unbelievable. Getting to enjoy iconic local catches like red snapper, grouper, flounder, and speckled trout, or seasonal favorites like tripletail and triggerfish. And the shrimp, oh yeah, fresh shrimp is fantastic and with the added benefit of our local deep-water delicious royal reds, it's a big part of what makes living here so wonderful for me. Now, while I'm talking about a truly special place in my heart, it is this town's unparalleled commitment to conservation and preservation. Specifically dear are my two absolute favorite animals, the sea turtle and the manatee. From the dedicated Share the Beach efforts that monitor the annual sea turtle nesting season from the time they lay their eggs until the babies hatch, to all the practices and the marine conservation for the manatees, or the floaty potatoes or sea cows as some people call them, this is truly a sanctuary for these gentle giants. I annually adopt Bama who winters in Crystal River, FL but comes back here every year :-) I still vividly remember my first steps on my first sandy beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I was really, really young. From the beaches of my home in Los Angeles to over a decade living in Cape Cod, all those experiences, including my many sandy beaches throughout the Caribbean, from coast to coast in Mexico, the Mediterranean, and Central America, it has been an amazing journey. I now find myself in a place that I call home in many ways, just as magical as many of those moments were over these sixty-plus years throughout my life. Bottom line: Whether you are just visiting for the week or lucky enough to call this place home, the way the small-town charm blends with these expansive, pristine shores makes it the ultimate beach destination. It is the perfect blend of warmth, beauty, and almost endless possibilities, and I am proud to say this is my little slice of paradise.

I have been here several times with my daughter and grandkids. The owners are AMAZING, and so…read morepatient with the kids (and parents )! Mr. T has helped my grandkids try new things and gain new skills. The excitement on their faces when they learn something new is so fun to watch! Mr. T comes up with obstacle courses and is so encouraging and helpful. It's a safe place and a kind place. I don't know where they find their staff, but all of them are exceptionally nice. So glad they are in our area! Don't hesitate to give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

We went for a special event and my daughter had so much fun. The owners are so nice and so…read morepersonable. The facility is the coolest place I've seen! There is something for every kid to enjoy. There are areas for crawlers up to preteens and I can't wait to go back!

Overall, we had a great experience with Top Tier Parasailing. River and Chase were…read moreexcellent--friendly, professional, and made the entire trip fun while keeping everyone safe. The parasailing itself was smooth, and the views over Orange Beach were incredible. The only downside was the value. The actual time in the air felt pretty short for the price, and all phones, cameras, and other photography items are locked up before the flight. That means the only way to get photos is to purchase their photo package, which we thought was very expensive. Even with that, River and Chase's great attitudes and excellent service made it a memorable experience, and we'd still recommend them if you're looking to parasail in Orange Beach.

Rented a pontoon boat this week. Very nice 19 foot boat. The staff was very helpful and process…read morewent smoothly. Best price

We rented a Pontoon for the afternoon and had an amazing day…read more The whole process was simple and quick. The boats were dated but clean. The staff were knowledgeable, hardworking and friendly.

Fun place. Tripletail was great! ...and very friendly wait staff! Live entertainment was awesome!read more

We had an okay time at The Track in Gulf Shores, but it didn't quite live up to our expectations…read more The facility was clean, and the staff was friendly, but the prices were pretty high. Paying around $9 per person for a single family go-kart ride felt expensive for what you get. The family go-kart itself was also much slower than we expected, and the ride was pretty bumpy, which took away from the experience. It was still a fun activity to do once, but I was hoping for a little more excitement and better value for the price. Overall, it's not a bad place to visit, but I think the pricing could be more reasonable for the experience.

Definitely worth spending some time here doing the various tracks and soaking up the AC in the…read morearcade!!! We had so much fun and we might go back today before we head out of town to do the giant swing!!!

We stayed at Caribe Resort, so it made sense to use the marina for our boat. Friendly and helpful…read morestaff. We will utilize the marina from now on when we're boating.

Caribe Marina & Water Sports has a small shop upstairs offering various items such as drinks,…read moreclothing and some fishing gear. They also rent kayaks, jet skis and pontoon boats. They also have Dolphin Cruises, Tiki boats and fishing charters. If you have your own boat they also offer services for those as well. Overall this is a nice little spot that offers many good options.