The best things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in July! Summer weather is here and it is the perfect time to explore the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in July
July is a great time to be on the Alabama Gulf Coast! The summer weather has kicked in, the Gulf waters are warm, and there are so many things to do and see in town.
July Events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Summer events are a great time to get out and enjoy the area! There are so many fun things to do along the Gulf Coast of Alabama.
We continually update this list of events as we hear about them.
Slice of Summer Event at The Wharf
Date - July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29th from 6 to 9 pm
Location - The Wharf
Every Monday night during the summer season you can celebrate a Slice of Summer at The Wharf. There will be magicians, stilt walkers, and balloon artists. Plus opportunities to ride a came, get your face painted, and play in the glow bubbles from the official Bubble Truck.
- DJ Matt: 6-9 pm
- Bubble Truck: 6:30-8:30 pm
- SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm
Wild Wild Wharf
- Kids’ Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm
- SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm
City of Gulf Shores Independence Day Celebration
Date - July 4, 9 pm
Location - Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier
The City of Gulf Shores will celebrate the Fourth of July with a stunning fireworks display shot from the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier.
I am really hoping the Gulf State Park Pier renovations are completed, and we can enjoy it this summer.
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
Flora Bama 4th of July Party
Dates - July 4th
Location - Flora-Bama
Enjoy an epic beach day at the Flora-Bama followed by fireworks on the beach at 9 pm.
Flora-Bama Freedom Run
Dates - July 6th
Location - Flora-Bama
Participate in a 4 mile run/walk or 1 mile fun run/walk. Break out your best red, white, and blue attire and show it off.
Blue Marlin Grand Championship of the Gulf
Dates - July 1o - 14th
Location - The Wharf
The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is the finale of the acclaimed Gulf Coast Triple Crown Series. This event benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Pepsi Treasure Hunt for Hunger
- Treasure Hunt + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm
- SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm
Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show
Dates - July 10-13
Location - Pensacola Beach
Enjoy not only the Blue Angels but other epic planes including Redline, Carol Pilon and Third Strike Wing walking, Veterans Flight, Julian MacQueen, Kevin Coleman, Red Bull Air Force Team with pilot Aaron Fitzgerald, and Patty Wagstaff.
July 10th - Breakfast with the Blues starting approximately 7:30 a.m.
July 11th - Practice Show – Blue Angels begin approximately 2 p.m.
July 12th - Civilian acts begin at noon
Blue Angels – 2 p.m.
July 13th - Civilian acts begin at noon
Blue Angels – 2 p.m.
Parker McCollum Concert with Corey Kent
Dates - July 19, 7 pm
Location - The Wharf Amphitheater
Parker McCollum Burn it Down Tour with special guest Corey Kent, is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on Friday, July 19 as part of the 2024 C Spire Concert Series.
Music at Meyer Park
Date - July 20th
Location - Meyer Park in Gulf Shores
Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds will be performing. The Arepa's Food Truck will also be onsite.
Additional July Events along the Gulf Coast
Blue Angels Practice
Dates - July 16, 17*, 23
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 explore the National Naval Aviation Museum after practice. It is one of the best museums we have visited.
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Dates - July 18 - 21
Location - Dauphin Island
The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, is the largest fishing tournament in the world.
Over 3,500 people participate with over 75,000 spectators.
July Things to Do
July is the perfect time to be out on the water! There are a ton of great deep sea fishing tours, kayak tours, jet ski tours and rentals, and so much more.
It is always a good idea to plan a dolphin cruise to see the amazing Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins found in the waters surrounding Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
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.
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.
Rent a Polaris Slingshot
Drive around town in style with a sleek three wheeled Slingshot! The perfect way to cruise the beach and enjoy the gorgeous weather!
Manual or automatic transmission vehicles are available. Rent for a day or the week.
Check out the Slingshot Rentals
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.
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
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Weather in July
The weather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach continues to warm up in July.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach enjoy summer weather in July with temperatures ranging from 75 degrees to 94 degrees.
Daylight hours start to decrease in July with the shortest day of the month is July 31, with 13 hours, 36 minutes of daylight and the longest day is July 1, with 14 hours, 4 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Gulf Shores is 5:52 AM on July 1 and the latest sunrise is 16 minutes later at 6:09 AM on July 31.
The latest sunset is 7:56 PM on July 1 and the earliest sunset is 12 minutes earlier at 7:44 PM on July 31.
Water temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico stays pretty consistent in July at 84°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
Moving to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach - What we learned moving to the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Free things to do in Gulf Shores, AL - Fun places to visit in town that don't cost a ton.
Best Burgers in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach - Check out the best burgers you can enjoy along the Gulf Coast of Alabama
Best Ice cream Shops in Orange Beach, AL - The Best Ice Cream Orange Beach, Alabama, has to offer! From ice cream cones to banana splits, these are the best ice cream shops to visit.
Kid Friendly Restaurants in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach - Our favorite places to bring kids that the entire family will love.
Things to do in Fort Morgan, AL - All of the fun adventures to do while visiting Fort Morgan including beaches, spa, history, and more.
Dauphin Island Ferry - Take a quick ferry ride from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island on the Mobile Bay Ferry. Explore a great southern island of Alabama
Looking ahead make sure to check out our January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Guides to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!
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