The best things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in August! The weather is hot and sunny, there are tons of water activities to enjoy, and concerts.
Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in August
There are so many fun things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in August! The weather can be hot and muggy, so we tend to focus on beach and water activities to enjoy the last days of summer.
If muggy hot weather is not your thing don't worry there is a ton of indoor activities to enjoy including shopping at The Wharf, Jurassic Golf indoor putt putt, escape rooms, and more.
August reminds us that pools and air conditioning were created for a reason.
August Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
August is filled with fun! There are concerts at The Wharf Amphitheater, Smores on the Beach, and savoring every last minute of summer.
S'mores On the Shore
Date - TBD
Location - Gulf Shores Public Beach
The city of Gulf Shores hosts S'mores on the Shore and invites everyone to enjoy live music, campfires, and making smores.
Bring a blanket, beach chair, and get ready for a fun night on the beach.
Wiki Wiki Wharf
Date - To be announced
Location - The Wharf
Cool off with the water slide and water bouncy. Check out the surfboard simulator or have your face painting during this fun event.
Music at Meyer Park
Date - TBD
Location - Meyer Park in Gulf Shores
Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge
Date - TBD
Location - The Wharf
The 2nd Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge hosted by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is filled with delicious food and fun. Sample foods from some of the best culinary teams in the area.
Tailgating teams will compete for a coveted golden ticket to the World Food Championships in Indiana and people’s choice awards in several categories.
Bloody Mary 5k Run and Walk
Date - TBD
Location - Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
Join the 9th annual Bloody Mary 5k Run and Walk at Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores.
Additional August Events along the Gulf Coast
Blue Angels Practice
Dates - TBD
Location - Pensacola Naval Air Station
Gates open at 9:30 am
The Blue Angels are scheduled to take off at 10:30 am
The dates with a * includes an autograph day in the museum following the Blue Angels Practice.
Practices last approximately 55 minutes. There are open bleacher seats for 500 people. You can also rent a chair for $6 (there are limited quantities of chairs).
Please note that backpacks, daypacks, luggage, or similar items are NOT allowed on the flight line during Blue Angel practice air shows.
You will need to have your ID to enter onto the Naval Air Station. Public access to NAS Pensacola is available only from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. through the West Gate on Blue Angel Parkway.
Make sure to plan time to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum after practice. The museum is truly amazing.
August Things to Do in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
August is the perfect time to do anything at the pool or in the water. Let's be honest it can be super hot and muggy and taking a dip in the water feels heavenly.
Rent a Pontoon Boat
Captain your own pontoon boat and enjoy the waters of Orange Beach! Grab your friends and family and plan a day out on the water.
Some of the pontoon boats have slides so you can slide right into the cool waters of the Gulf. Cruise the scenic Orange Beach islands of Bird Island, Robinson Island, and Rabbit Island.
Check out great Pontoon Boat Rentals
Sunset Dolphin Sail
May is the perfect time to enjoy a sunset dolphin sail on the back bays of Orange Beach. This sailing tour leaves from the Wharf making it really easy to get to.
You can relax with a cold drink while watching dolphins frolicking nearby. As the sun goes down you can savor the warm weather and epic views from the sailboat.
This is one of our favorite date night activities on the water. It is so relaxing and the views are amazing.
Dolphin Cruises
Head out on the water and check out the local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins that play in the back bays and Gulf.
Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Parasailing
See the beach and Gulf Coast from a new perspective! Why not try Parasailing while on your Gulf Coast Vacation?
You can Parasail in both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Check out these great Parasailing Options.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Weather in August
The weather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach continues to warm up in August
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach enjoy summer weather in August with temperatures ranging from 74 degrees to 93 degrees.
Daylight hours continue to decrease in August with the shortest day of the month is August 31, with 12 hours, 47 minutes of daylight and the longest day is August 1, with 13 hours, 34 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Gulf Shores is 6:09 AM on August 1 and the latest sunrise is 18 minutes later at 6:27 AM on August 31.
The latest sunset is 7:44 PM on August 1 and the earliest sunset is 30 minutes earlier at 7:13 PM on August 31.
Water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico stays pretty consistent in August at 85°F.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have stayed at each of these lodging options:
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
Use Code - GULFJOURNEY for a discount when booking with Spectrum Resort.
Springhill Suites Orange Beach: Located next to The Wharf, it is an excellent location near shopping and dining. 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.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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Looking to visit another time of the year? Check out our January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December Guides to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!
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