Valentine's Day in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach includes romantic beachfront dinners to puppy parades and vow renewals under the sun, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are serving up love in every form. Grab your valentine (human, furry, or solo), and let's make this the sweetest weekend yet.

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Valentine's Day at the Beach in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Whether you're craving a candlelit dinner overlooking the Gulf, a casual brunch with bottomless mimosas, or a sunset yoga session to show yourself some love, this Valentine's weekend in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach has it all.
We've organized everything by experience type from romantic dining to sweet treats, and special events, so you can build your perfect beach Valentine's Day weekend.
Mark your calendars, make those reservations, and get ready for Valentine's weekend because there are a lot of options for fun things to do in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach!
One thing to know is that there is an Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade on the evening of Saturday, February 14th. You will want to plan for traffic revisions and closures if you are dining out in Orange Beach.
💕 Romantic Dining Experiences Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Ristorante Carmelo Orange Beach Valentine's Day Dinner
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- 📍 Ristorante Carmelo, Orange Beach
Ristorante Carmelo has a romantic Valentine's Day dinner planned with live violin music by Katy Herndon from 5-9 pm, and complimentary carriage rides from 6-9 pm.
Tide & Table Gulf Shores at The Embassy Suites
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 📍 Tide & Table, Embassy Suites Gulf Shores
- 💰 $85/person
Tide & Table is offering a curated four-course Valentine's Dinner for $85 a person includes a complimentary champagne toast
Perch at Gulf State Park
- 📅 Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15
- 📍 Perch, Gulf State Park
- 💰 Individual items available or full menu for $75/person
Perch at Gulf State Park is offering a curated menu on Saturday Feb 14th and Sunday Feb 15th with indivdual items or full menu for $75 a person.
Menu includes
- Whipped lemon ricotta toast, silk cauliflower and brie soup
- Braised short rib & Butter poached lobster
- Chocoalte pot de creme dessert

Cobalt The Restaurant - Orange Beach
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 Starting at 4:00 PM
- 📍 Cobalt The Restaurant, Orange Beach
- 📞 Reservations are suggested
Valentine's Day Menu Highlights:
Appetizers - Lamb meatballs, Tea Smoked Duck
Entrees - Oven roasted prime rib w. Smoked leek mashed potatoes pecan brown sugar glazed roasted Brussels sprouts, and horeseradish chive creme fraiche.
Blackened scallops with lobster mac and cheese, corn and conecuh salad, and limoncello vinaigrette
Desserts - Martini cheesecake, Strawberry Spongecake

Coastal Orange Beach
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 Starting at 4:00 PM
- 📍 Coastal, Orange Beach
Coastal Orange Beach will have a special Valentine's Day Menu starting at 4pm on the 14th. The regular menu will also be available.
The Valentine's Day menu includes Surf & Turf, Crab Wellington, or Smoked Pork Chop along with a Red Velvet Cake for dessert.
Barometer Waterfront Grille
- 📅 Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14
- 📍 Barometer Waterfront Grille
BOGO Brunch: Heart-shaped kids pancakes, Valentine's crafts, plus specials on mimosas, bloody marys, and bellinis by the water.
Dinner for Two: Prime rib couples dinner featuring two 12 oz prime ribs, loaded baked potato, and small house or Caesar salad.

Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- 📍 Coast Restaurant, The Beach Club
- 💰 $85/person
Coast Restaurant at the Beach Club is offering Valentine's Day seatings from 4 pm to 8 pm with a three-course meal with a glass of house wine included.
Valentine's Day Menu:
Starter: Spinach and feta salad with candied pecans and strawberry vinaigrette
Entrée - Choice of:
- House smoked salmon, broccoli rabe, roasted red pepper risotto, lemon butter
- Char-grilled beef tenderloin and braised beef short rib, smashed redskin potatoes, braised green beans, chasseur sauce
Dessert: Light and dark chocolate mousse cake with fresh fruit and raspberry purée

Tacky Jacks Orange Beach
- 📅 Thursday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15
- 📍 Tacky Jacks, Orange Beach
Tacky Jacks Orange Beach has a Valentine's Day menu from February 13th to the 15th. There are two different menus available for lunch or dinner:
Choose 1 starter per person - cup of soup of the day or gumbo, house or Caesar salad.
Mixed Grill for 2 - Choose an entree to share
- 6 oz salmon with pan Asian sauce
- 6-8 oz grouper with chimichurri
- Grilled shrimp topped with mango salsa
Ribeye & Grouper Pontchartrain
- 12 oz ribeye
- Grouper Ponchartrain
- Includes one side each
Each of the meal options includes a dessert to share - Red Velvet Cheesecake
Shipp's Dockside Grill
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 📍 Shipp's Dockside Grill
- 💰 $85/person, $30 for wine pairing
- 📞 Reservations suggested
Celebrate love with Chef Matt Shipp's three-course Valentine's Day menu. A limited regular à la carte menu also available.
Starters:
- Arancini with Calabrian chili lemon tomato basil pesto
- Fried oysters with andouille relish and Tabasco honey aioli
- Scallop ceviche with blood orange citrus marinated vegetables
Entrées:
- Filet mignon Wellington
- Bronzed Chilean sea bass with pistachio gremolata and asparagus bacon risotto
- Tomahawk ribeye (serves 2, $50 upcharge)
- Island Chicken
Desserts:
- Espresso rum chocolate mousse
- One pound New York style cheesecake

Fresco in Bon Secour
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 📍 Fresco, Bon Secour
- 📞 Main dining room sold out - Bar and outdoor seating available
Celebrate Valentine's Day with special craft cocktails in a charming Bon Secour setting. While the main dining room is at capacity, you can still enjoy the evening at the bar or on the outdoor patio.
Valentine's Day Cocktails include:
- Italiano Bubble Bouquet
- Juliet's Love Nest
- Salerno Strawberry Spritzer
- Roma 1635
Valentine's Day cocktails are available February 12-14th.

Ginny Lane Bar & Grill - Orange Beach
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- 📍 Ginny Lane Bar & Grill
- 📞 Reservations recommended
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an evening made for memories! Enjoy a featured Valentine's menu alongside the full dinner menu, live music by Jesse Hudson, lighted photo opportunities perfect for date night pics, and roses to make it extra sweet.
Valentine's Menu:
- Surf and Turf
- Salmon Oscar
- Grouper Florentine
- Steamed Seafood Platter
🍩Valentine's Day Sweet Treats & Casual Bites

Parlor Donuts Gulf Shores
Parlor Donuts has a seasonal Valentine's Day menu with great donuts and drinks
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Donut
- Strawberry Cheesecake Donut (Keto Friendly)
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Donut (vegan/Gluten friendly)
- Strawberry white mocha (hot or iced)
- Chooalte strawberry cold foam cold brew
- Strawberry Dark Mocha (hot or iced)

Tee Off At The Wharf - Love on the Fairway Menu
- 📅 All February Long
- 📍 Tee Off, The Wharf Orange Beach
Celebrate Valentine's Day all month long with the fantastic Love on the Fairway Cocktail Menu.
Featured Cocktails:
- 🥃 Chocolate Old Fashioned
- 🍸 Strawberry Kiss Martini
- 🥂 Raspberry French 75
- 🍹 Love Potion
🎉 Special Valentine's Events & Celebrations

Gulf Babe - The Wharf Orange Beach
- 📅 Thursday, February 6
- 🕔 8:00 PM - Midnight
- 📍 Gulf Babe, The Wharf Orange Beach
Galentine's Day PJ Party featuring a DJ and Valentine's Day menu. Grab your besties and celebrate in your comfiest pajamas!

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo - Virtual Valentine
- 📅 Order by Tuesday, February 10 at 10:00 PM
- 📍 Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
- 💰 $20 per Virtual Valentine
- 📧 Video link delivered by February 13
Need a unique, unforgettable gift for that special someone? Order a Virtual Valentine with a custom video featuring their favorite zoo animal and your personalized message.
How It Works: Pick your animal, write your message, and the zoo will handle the rest! A zoo staff member will create a video with the animal of your choice reading your personalized message. On or before February 13, a link to download your video will be emailed to you, and you can send it to your chosen recipient.
Choose Your Animal:
- 🐊 Chucky the Alligator
- 🦒 Giraffe - Benjamin or Akayla
- 🦥 Sloth - Patron or Agave
- 🦁 Lion - Daniel, Chadwick, Regina, or Nandi
- 🐢 Sulcata Tortoise - Tank, Dozer, or Buster
- 🐆 Amur Leopard - Mystique
- 🦫 Beaver - Clint Eastwood
Purchase your Virtual Valentine today!
Sunset Yoga Series - Valentine Edition Gulf Shores
- 📅 Friday, February 13
- 🕔 5:30 PM
- 📍 Town Green at Gulf Place, Gulf Shores
- 💰 FREE
Join a FREE yoga class focused on wellness, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Experience calming stretches, restorative movements, and complimentary hot tea to complete your tranquil evening.
Give yourself the gift of stillness and serenity as the sun sets over the coast. Whether you come alone or with a companion, this Valentine's weekend offers the perfect opportunity to reconnect with yourself through mindful movement and breathwork.
Bring your mat and an open mind-you deserve this moment of calm.
All experience levels welcome.
Hosted by the Gulf Shores Recreation Center

LuLu's Tropical Re-Union Wedding Vow Renewal
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 Ceremony starts at 2:00 PM, Registration starts at 11:00 AM
- 📍 LuLu's, Gulf Shores
Couples can enjoy a romantic afternoon on the private sandy beach at Gulf Shores LuLu's! There will be flowers for the brides, wedding cake, a champagne toast, photos, and a certificate of renewal for couples.
Prizes will be awarded for the couple who has been married the longest, shortest, and who are dressed the most festive!

Tacky Jack's Gulf Shores
- 📅 Saturday, February 14
- 🕔 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 📍 Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores
- 💰 FREE
Looking for a tail-waggingly good time this Valentine's Day? Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores and Sea Paws Dog Resort invite you to their annual Smooch-A-Pooch celebration on Saturday, February 14th, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
This free, family-friendly event is perfect for dog lovers looking to celebrate the holiday with their furry valentines. Bring your four-legged companions for an afternoon packed with puppy love, photo ops, and beachside fun.
What to Expect:
- Special Valentine's-themed food and drink menu
- Adorable dog kissing booth for picture-perfect moments
- Live DJ and dancing (weather permitting)
- Raffle with exciting prizes
- Meet-and-greet with Sea Paws' beloved mascot, Skippy-complete with slobbery kisses
Admission is free, so leash up your pup and head to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores for a pawsitively unforgettable Valentine's Day.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 14th
- Time: 11 AM-2 PM
- Location: Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
- Cost: Free admission
💕Make those reservations, dust off your fanciest beach casual outfit, and prepare for a weekend of romance, laughter, and memories by the water. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are ready to make your Valentine's Day unforgettable. See you at the beach!

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tours
These are some of our favorite tours available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Check out our experiences on Hammock Time Tiki Tours, Explorer Dolphin Cruise, Southern Rose Dolphin cruise, Cruise OB (Orange Beach), Sail Wild Hearts, Sunset Sail and Dolphin Tour, and the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise.
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasailing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top rated tours and activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
Use code GULFJOURNEY at checkout with Spectrum Resorts and Beachball Properties for an exclusive discount!
🏖️ Beachball Properties - Vacation houses and condos throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount. Book with Beachball Properties
🏖️ The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan) - Beachfront condos with amazing amenities, a spa, and the incredible Coast Restaurant on-site. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book The Beach Club
🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
🏨 The Tides Hotel (Orange Beach) - Gorgeous beachfront hotel with a great breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and top-notch customer service. Book The Tides
🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
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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