Family Vacations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

If you have kids and you’re planning a vacation, you’re no doubt searching for family-friendly places to go. Vegas isn’t going to work—you need entertainment options, restaurants, activities, and housing that your children can enjoy too. Most parents know all too well that the mood of a family vacation is usually determined by the most disgruntled or bored member of the group, so you need to pick somewhere that’s great for kids of all ages to make sure everyone has a good time.

We think Alabama’s Gulf Coast is the ideal destination for a family vacation. There are tons of fun and affordable things to do with your family in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, with great places to stay, kid-friendly restaurants, and activities that will entertain parents, teens, and toddlers alike.

First and foremost among things to do with your kids in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores: Go to the beach! Enjoying the sun and warm waters was probably half your reason for picking the Gulf Coast in the first place. Read a book under an umbrella, toss a football around, do a few laps in the ocean, or help your kids build sandcastles. If everyone’s old enough for a little more thrill, you can go surfing or rent Jet Skis.

There’s plenty more fun to be had away from the beach as well. Your family can observe some local wildlife at one of the many beautiful seaside parks in the area, see a movie or pick up souvenirs at the thriving shopping centers, or take a day trip to an amusement park just outside the city. Don’t forget to relax, too—the amenities at our rentals in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are perfect for keeping kids entertained when you need a break from going out on the town.

We’ve only scratched the surface of all the fun things to do with your family in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Go through our Area Guide for more ideas on how you can make a trip to Alabama’s Gulf Coast the most memorable family vacation yet