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Alabama Gulf Coast

Family Activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Plan family outings in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with wildlife, museums, playtime, and nearby Brett/Robinson vacation rentals.

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Make the Most of Your Stay

Balance beach days with a few outings everyone can enjoy. Choose activities for your children’s ages and interests, and leave time for meals, naps, and a return to your rental between adventures.

Mix Learning With Play

Entrance to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Wildlife and Nature

Explore the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo or a Gulf State Park outing. Optional zoo experiences have separate fees and requirements; check the current choices before you go.

Holmes Medical Museum in Foley

Museum Day Trips

Explore the Holmes Medical Museum in Foley, then compare other options in our National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola or a Mobile museum outing. The aviation museum is on a military base, so review access requirements before driving there.museum guide. Check each museum’s current hours and access requirements before heading out.

Aerial view of an amusement park

Rides and Games

Choose an arcade, mini golf, or a park outing based on your group’s ages. Our family attraction guide compares three outing ideas.

Children playing near the water

Younger Children

For short outings and a gentler pace, use our younger-kid guide. Plan around comfort, breaks, and the requirements for each attraction.

Plan One Main Outing at a Time

Check seasonal hours, admission, and participation requirements with each attraction. Waterpark activity is seasonal, and optional experiences may need separate reservations. Keep an indoor option for days when outdoor plans change.

Your Questions Answered

Are these activities suitable for every age?

Requirements vary. Match each attraction to your children’s ages, heights, and comfort level.

Can we visit a waterpark in winter?

Check the park’s operating calendar; outdoor waterparks operate seasonally.

What is a good way to avoid an overpacked day?

Choose one main outing, leave time for meals and breaks, and keep the rest of the day flexible.

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Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

Why Book With Us

Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals is a family-owned vacation rental company in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, managing more than 1,800 condos, beach houses and hotel suites along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Guests book Gulf-front and bayfront rentals directly with the local team that operates and maintains them, including the Phoenix condominium towers, with in-house housekeeping, on-site maintenance, staffed Service Desks and 24/7 guest support. Whether you’re deciding where to stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, you can compare beachfront condos, bayfront resorts and beach houses in one place.

Family-Owned & Local

Locally owned and operated beach vacation specialists for 40+ years. We live here. Read the Brett/Robinson story.

Staffed Service Desks

Our staffed Service Desks each serve a group of nearby buildings, and our Hwy. 59 office serves our other properties. Your pre-arrival page tells you exactly where to check in.

Touchless Check-In

Use our touchless check-in or check in at the Service Desk. Your confirmation email and pre-arrival page list your exact check-in location and instructions.

In-House Housekeeping

We run our own in-house housekeeping and laundry services for fresh linens and clean accommodations, keeping properties to a high standard of cleanliness.

On-Site Maintenance

We provide on-site maintenance and security at many properties, plus regular inspections, secure access and 24/7 emergency assistance.

Area Know-How

We serve Gulf Shores (including Fort Morgan) and Orange Beach, and our specialists know the best restaurants, music venues and fishing spots. Start planning with our Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area guide.

Book direct with Brett/Robinson: reserve online, pay through the guest payment portal, and reach our reservations team at 1-800-211-7892. Browse Gulf Shores condos and Orange Beach condos.

Pets: our condos and hotels do not allow pets. Four beach houses accept pets: Pelican Roost, Pipedreams, Sea Oats and WindSwept.

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