home Plan Your Gulf Shores Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Beach golf on a budget
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach deliver a legit golf trip at half the price of the Carolinas. Kiva Dunes is the headliner -- a Jerry Pate design ranked among Alabama's best -- and several other solid courses round out a 3-4 day trip. The beaches are sugar-white, the seafood is fresh off the boat, and the bars don't quit. Perfect for the group that wants golf, beach, and nightlife without breaking the bank.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Gulf Shores — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Fall PNS (30 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-20
$400-$1200/night
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach beachfront
private pool hot tub beachfront full kitchen multiple bedrooms balcony
resort house Sleeps 10-16
$350-$1200/night
Orange Beach / Perdido Key area
pool beach access full kitchen balcony parking
Dining
Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina $$$ seafood Upscale seafood with marina views. Best fine-dining seafood in the area.
4.5 stars
The Gulf $$ seafood Shipping-container restaurant right on the beach. Fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and the best sunset spot.
4.6 stars
LuLu's $ seafood Lucy Buffett's (Jimmy's sister) waterfront spot. Massive, lively, and built for groups. Get the Cheeseburger in Paradise.
4.2 stars
Cobalt The Restaurant $$$ upscale Elevated coastal cuisine at the Perdido Beach Resort. Panoramic Gulf views and creative cocktails.
4.4 stars
Original Oyster House $$ seafood A Gulf Shores institution on the bayou. Oysters every way, fried seafood platters, and sweet tea.
4.3 stars
Voyagers $$$$ steakhouse Upscale steakhouse with dry-aged steaks broiled to perfection and fine wines in an elegant Gulf Coast atmosphere
4.5 stars Nightlife
Flora-Bama Late Night dive Legendary roadside honky-tonk straddling the AL/FL line. Multiple stages, bushwackers, and pure chaos. A must.
The Hangout Late Night sports bar Beachfront bar and restaurant with live music, games, and a massive patio. Family-friendly until it's not.
Tacky Jacks patio Waterfront bar on the back bay. Frozen drinks, live music, and a laid-back vibe.
The Flying Harpoon Late Night sports bar Orange Beach sports bar with craft beer, bar games, and late-night karaoke. Gets rowdy.
Activities Gulf Shores Deep Sea Fishing fishing half day $100-$200/pp
Charter boats out of Orange Beach Marina. Red snapper, amberjack, and grouper. Split into multiple boats for 16.
Jet Ski Rental water sports 2-3 hours $75-$150/pp
Jet ski rentals along the beach. Race your buddies on the Gulf.
Big Beach Brewing Company brewery 2-3 hours $10-$30/pp
Gulf Shores' best craft brewery. Great beer, food trucks, and a dog-friendly patio.
