Fun Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Bachelorette Party Ideas to help celebrate your wedding with your best friends.
Orange Beach & Gulf Shores Bachelorette Party Ideas
First, let me start by saying congratulations on your wedding or being the one throwing an amazing bachelorette party.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, are the perfect places to celebrate with white sand beaches, great food, fun attractions, great entertainment, and some really fun photo opportunities.
We are Gulf Shores Locals and love exploring the Alabama Gulf Coast. My hope is this post gives you great ideas on ways to celebrate and have fun while you are here.
The Alabama Gulf Coast is the perfect destination for a girls' getaway trip! Get ready to soak up the sun on the Gulf of Mexico during your girlfriends getaway!
I hope you have so much fun during your visit you want to plan return girl's trip adventures.
8 Reale Speakeasy
This hidden speakeasy at The Wharf is the perfect spot for gorgeous cocktails and mocktails! They have an extensive drink list and can make the cocktail of your dreams.
The vibe is amazing. The secret door code changes daily so make sure to check for it before heading over.
The perfect place to relax with a great drink and relax with your favorite friends.
The Wharf
The Wharf is filled with shops and dining options. This is a great place to stop for a coffee, look in cute shops, and take photos.
They have a nightly Spectra Laser Light show with music that is a lot of fun. You can check out The Wharf Ferris Wheel which lights up at night in different colors.
You can make custom bath products at High Cotton Bath Company at The Wharf. They have hundreds of scents you can mix and match to get your perfect bath product.
Flora Bama World-Famous Beach Bar
The Flora Bama is world famous for their bushwackers, live music, and fun. You can even join the club of throwing your bra onto the line.
They have live music 365 days a year and it is open day and night. Get ready for a good time on the beach.
Hammock Time Tiki Tours
Captain Glenn will take your group out on his custom tiki boat to enjoy an afternoon on the water. He is amazing!
There are comfy hammocks to chill in, a tiki bar, and a bathroom on the boat!
Additional Tiki Tours can be found here.
Dolphin Tours
Dolphin cruises are a great opportunity to get out on the water and see more of the area. We have seen Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins on every tour we have taken.
Here are a few of the dolphin tours we have done so you can see photos and video of what to expect.
Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise - Leaves from the Wharf making it a really easy cruise to hop on. They have a two story boat with indoor and outdoor seating. Book this dolphin cruise here
Explorer Dolphin Boat - This is a great option for families. The boat is one level with easy bench seating. Book this dolphin cruise here
Southern Rose Dolphin Tour - They guarantee you will see dolphins on your tour. Book this dolphin cruise here
Hammock Time Tiki Tours - You can talk with Captain Glenn and set up a private dolphin tour for the family.
Check out additional dolphin cruises here.
There are also private charter boats available if you want to set up a family dolphin tour on a private boat.
Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach
Coastal Art Center has amazing glass blowing classes that would be a ton of fun with a group of friends.
You can choose to make a paperweight, globe, starfish, or flower during a session.
Everyone gets to take home their glass art as a souvenir from the trip.
Address - 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Orange Beach Waterfront Park
Orange Beach Waterfront Park has this fun giant blue Adirondack Chair with Orange Beach printed on it.
This is a great stop for a quick fun picture with the whole group. You can also walk out on the pier to look for dolphins and check out a gorgeous sunset.
Address - 26425 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Right next door to the Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach.
Wharf Amphitheater
The Wharf Amphitheater brings in amazing music and comedy acts. The outdoor concert venue is a ton of fun and a great way to spend time in Orange Beach.
Sloth Encounter at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores has lemur and sloth animal encounters! You can learn more about these cute animals and take photos with them.
They also have really fun giraffe feeding opportunities.
High Tide Daiquiris and Mimosas
Enjoy delicious daiquiri and mimosa flights, take a yellow duck or pink flamingo pedal boat ride, and enjoy the swing chairs.
This super cute Gulf Shores restaurant has so many fun photo opportunities.
Pink Pony Pub
Pink Pony Pub is located right on the beach in Gulf Shores. They have fun tropical cocktails, a great view, and you can take photos with the iconic Pink Pony Pub logo.
The Gulf Orange Beach
The Gulf Orange Beach offers amazing food, epic views, and a casual atmosphere perfect for a beach trip!
They have great Instagram worthy cocktails. The entire restaurant is made from containers which is really fun to see.
Address - 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach AL 36561
The Hangout Gulf Shores
Want to dance on tables, play in a foam party, and enjoy live music make sure to check out The Hangout right off of Gulf Place Beach.
The Shark Attack cocktail is fantastic! You can place a wish in the wish wall, and take fun photos with the Adirondack chair and outdoor art sculptures.
Address - 101 E. Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Right next to the best Gulf Shores Beach...Gulf Place
Beach Time
Relaxing on the beach is always a great idea! If you don't want to stress about packing beach supplies you can rent beach gear with delivery to you. Check out options here.
We have miles of white sand beaches perfect for relaxing and soaking in the sun!
Water Fun
If you want your beach time to be a bit more adventurous we have fantastic parasailing opportunities. Check them out here.
You can also rent Jet Ski's or take a Jet Ski Tour of Wolf Bay to look for dolphins.
If you have someone who is comfortable driving a boat you can rent a pontoon boat.
There are also canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals available.
Spa at The Beach Club
The Spa at the Beach Club in Fort Morgan has amazing services! I had one of the best massages and facials there that I have had anywhere.
Sunrise or Sunset on the Beach
Enjoy a gorgeous sunrise or sunset on the beach. You can relax and watch the waves, journal well wishes for the Bride to give her at the wedding, or take fun group photos.
Deep South Cake Company
If you want a sweet treat to celebrate your girls' getaway we highly suggest Deep South Cake Company! They have the most amazing caramel cake and cupcakes.
If you are not a huge caramel fan don't worry they have a ton of other flavors available. They can customize the cake with the bachelorettes name or theme of the event.
Gulf State Park
Gulf State Park is an amazing Alabama State Park that includes access to the beach, biking and hiking trails, alligators, and other wildlife and has an epic campground.
Gulf State Park has 28+ miles of paved bike trails that take you through the 6,150-acre park. They also have an amazing bike share program.
You can borrow a bike for up to three hours for no charge! There are 50 complimentary bikes available within the park. If you pass three hours of use, there is a small rental fee. Head out on the award-winning Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Bike Trails!
Souvenir City Gulf Shores
One more iconic photo opp and fun place to shop for souvenirs! The sharks mouth at Souvenir City in Gulf Shores is the perfect spot for a group photo.
The store if filled with fun souvenirs, amazing t-shirts and sweatshirts, and everything you could hope for in a beach souvenir shop.
Charcuterie Boards and Wine at Lauria's Italian
Lauria's Italian Bar and Bistro in Orange Beach has gorgeous charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and an extensive wine list.
It is a super cute Orange Beach restaurant that is perfect for relaxing with friends.
The Party House at The Wharf
The Party House store at The Wharf has a fantastic Trucker Hat Bar and party supplies.
Everyone can customize their trucker hat with patches, creating a really fun souvenir from the bachelorette party.
They also have a balloon bar and can create custom balloon bundles.
Charm Necklaces at Tiki Boutique
Create custom necklaces with great charms at the Tiki Boutique in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Al.
They also have permanent jewelry at the Orange Beach shop.
Bachelorette Party Beach Theme Ideas
- Last Splash
- Let's Shell-abrate
- Nauti Night Out
- Waves and Wine
- One Final Splash
- Good times and tan lines
- Toes in the sand
- Me and my Beaches
- Mermaid Squad
- Shake your Palm Palms
- Tropic Like it's Hot
- Beach bach
- Last Luau
- Let's Flamingle
- Beach Squad
- Final Flamingle
- Last toast on the Coast
- This beach is getting married
- Its a shore thing
- Drink up Beaches
- Bikinis and Martinis
- Beach Lorette
- Oh Sip its a Girls Trip
- Beaches, Booze, and Besties
If you need decorations Amazon has a ton of Beach Bachelorette party decorations, towels, and more.
I love this Beach Bach balloon set. So cute! They also have a last sail before the veil balloon set that is fun.
Where to stay in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
If you are visiting from out of town and need to book accommodations here are our recommendations based on staying at these locations.
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - This resort offers beachfront condos, tons of amazing amenities, and a great spa.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach) - This is our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and the condos are unbelievable. They have a lazy river, gorgeous balcony views, and comfy living room perfect for relaxing and chatting.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf it is a great location off of the beach. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Located on the beach in Gulf State Park this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
This map will show you the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area.
Additional Gulf Coast of Alabama Articles
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Epic Coffee Shops in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach - These Orange Beach and Gulf Shores coffee shops offer quality cups of coffee and so much more.
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