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 - August 1st, 2024, 6 pm
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
- Kids’ Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm
- Bubble Truck: 6:30-8:30 pm
- SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm
Kane Brown Concert
Date - Friday, August 2, 7 pm
Location - The Wharf Amphitheater
Kane Brown's In the Air Tour also includes Chris Lane and Dylan Schneider at The Wharf Amphitheater.
Styx and Foreigner Concert with John Waite
Date - Friday, August 16, 7 pm
Location - The Wharf Amphitheater
Styx and Foreigner with special guest John Waite, Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on August 16 as part of the 2024 C Spire Concert Series!
Music at Meyer Park
Date - Saturday, August 17, 6 pm
Location - Meyer Park in Gulf Shores
Enjoy music from Johnny Sansone and the Arepa's Food Truck.
Jordan Davis Concert with Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke
Date - Saturday, August 17, 7 pm
Location - The Wharf Amphitheater
Jordan Davis, Damm Goud Time World Tour with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke are coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on August 17 as part of the 2024 C Spire Concert Series!
Train and REO Speedwagon Concert with Yacht Rock Revue
Date - Friday, August 23, 7 pm
Location - The Wharf Amphitheater
Train and REO Speedwagon Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour with special guest Yacht Rock Revue are coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on Friday, August 23, as part of the 2024 C Spire Concert Series.
Additional August Events along the Gulf Coast
Blue Angels Practice
Dates - August 21*, 27
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
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.
Visiting Gulf Shores and Orange beach for an Event?
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.
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 Travel Guides
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Fort Morgan, AL Restaurants - Check out all of the great places to eat while exploring Fort Morgan.
Unique Things to do in Gulf Shores - There are so many amazing and unique things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama!
Things to do in Foley, Alabama - All of the epic fun you can have in Foley.
Orange Beach restaurants with a view - Check out all of the great restaurants that have epic water views.
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