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This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking. A great place for families, Gulf Shores has The Track, a family recreation center with bumper boats, and also the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
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“Great Place - Bad Location”

Mikato's Japanese Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
jimvad
West Tennessee
Nov 13, 2009

Food, show and service were astounding! Wierd location in the back of a shopping center, but worth it!!! more

“would not go again”

Big O'S Seafood Grill

1 of 5 stars
arlene2307
gulf shores
Nov 12, 2009

service was terrible waitress took our order brought our food never saw her again.had to find our own creamer for coffee.order the same breakfast as my husband did,i got 4 slices of toast my husband...more

“Gulf Shores 1109 - Lulu”

Lulu's At Homeport

4 of 5 stars
jimvad
West Tennessee
Nov 10, 2009

Fish taco's were great! I had the shrimp!!! Off season so we didn't get to capture the usual atmosphere, but it was fine with me because we walked right in and got seated. more

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