Gulf Shores Welcome Center: Hours, Address, Gulf Shores Welcome Center Reviews: 5/5
Gulf Shores Welcome Center
Gulf Shores Welcome Center
5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Both welcome centers are open seven days a week. The centers are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Suggested duration
< 1 hour
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1.8 miState Parks • Beaches
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1.1 miChurches & Cathedrals
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13
1 miArt Galleries
Fort Morgan Road Trail
50
2.1 miBiking Trails • Hiking Trails
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33
1.5 miParks
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2.3 miAmusement & Theme Parks
Gulf Shores Museum
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1.3 miHistory Museums
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5.0
464 reviews
Excellent
387
Very good
56
Average
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Poor
4
Terrible
4
Kenneth L
White House, TN74 contributions
Sothern hospitality
May 2021
I sent my wife in as parking a 50' rig isn't that easy in Gulf Shores. She came out with several wonderful suggestions from one of the ladies working there. Thanks you for all of your help and hospitality.
Written May 24, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Kenneth. We hope you enjoy your visit to our area and come back again to see us soon!
Written May 25, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pamela H
Evans1 contribution
Welcome to Gulf Shores
May 2021
Friendly welcome to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Beautiful center with lots of informative pamphlets to pick up.
Written May 23, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you for leaving a review and visiting our welcome center. We are always here and happy to help make your vacation a memorable one. We hope to see you again on your next trip!
Written May 24, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Haushold
Hagerstown, IN141 contributions
Always stop in first
May 2021
Whether it is your first time @ the gulf or a seasoned traveler - it is the best place to get menus, coupons and information.
Written May 20, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you for the awesome recommendation! We hope you enjoyed your visit and come back to see us soon!
Written May 20, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
williams63122
Saint Louis, MO78 contributions
Short spring break get away
Mar 2021 • Family
Thought it was a beautiful center! The employee working there did a nice job when asked questions.it was just us in the center. I did feel like I was being rushed a bit, kinda like she was waiting for me to leave thus a not a 5.
Written March 24, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you so much for coming in to visit with us.
We apologize if anyone made you feel rushed, it is not our intention.
Please do come and visit with us again the next time you are in the area.
We love our visitors.
Written March 25, 2021
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Mariongal
Marion, IA613 contributions
Great info
Mar 2021 • Couples
Stop here and pick up all sorts of maps and info. Coupons! Be sure to pick up your copy of the Mullet, just outside in the black kiosk.
Written March 15, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review and feedback.
We love to help our guests in any way that we can. Please be sure to stop by again when you visit the area.
Written March 16, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Snorkelerr
Nashville, TN11 contributions
Welcome Center in Gulf Shores
Dec 2020
This Welcome Center is very clean and roomy. They also had a bag ready for a person to pick up as soon as you walk in their front doors - with local coupons, etc.
Written December 31, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you for stopping by the welcome center, we are glad to hear that you found the grab bags helpful. We hope you visit again soon.
Written January 2, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bowmanator22
Charlotte, NC4,448 contributions
Clean bathrooms and plenty of info
Dec 2020 • Solo
I stopped in primarily for some local knowledge, which they provided. Was happy to find clean restrooms as well. Small, but sufficient welcome center.
Written December 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We are so happy you chose to stop and see us! Please stop by again anytime.
Written December 30, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fifi
United States10 contributions
Charming
Aug 2020
we were well received, they gave us great tips for better sightseeing, they were charming and available
Written September 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you for the kind words! We love being able to share the love we have for our area with others. I hope you enjoyed your visit and come back to see us soon!
Written September 24, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CIndy Walker
3 contributions
Retirement/Girls Trip to Gulf Shores was Awesome!!
Sep 2020 • Friends
I love visiting Gulf Shores And Orange Beach, AL. The people there are so friendly. The ladies at the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach welcome centers are always friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We were given packets of information and coupons to use during our stay. Due to COVID, We were also given a small bottle of hand sanitizer to use which showed how much the tourism industry cares about the safety of their visitors.
Written September 17, 2020
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Thank you Cindy for taking the time to post such a nice review. Or staff tries to show "Southern Hospitality" and share area information. We so appreciate your visit to our Welcome Center. Please stop by on your next visit and till we meet again..........Have a great week.
Written September 18, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ouiswim
1 contribution
Not very welcoming
Aug 2020
This was only our second visit to Gulf Shores and we stopped at the welcome center to check out some of the things to do and places to eat. I'm sure at one time this was a welcoming place, but not now. The over reaction to Covid 19 was ridiculous. We were the only ones there but we had to enter one door and leave another. All of the brochures were shrink wrapped tightly so you couldn't get one. We had to keep calling out which ones we wanted and after a while we felt like we were inconveniencing the girl. I'm sure it wasn't her fault and she was just doing what she was told to do. It's been a few days and we are finding brochures all over Gulf Shores with no restrictions. Daily you can pick up things in a grocery store that have been touched by who knows how many people but you can't pick up a paper brochure at the Welcome Center! We did not leave there feeling welcome.
Written August 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Thank you for visiting our Welcome Center. Your opinion is understood. Many State Welcome Centers have remained closed and have chosen not to open. Our hospitality employees have all remained healthy and active due to the Welcome Center precautions. I understand it is an inconvenience to ask for a brochure but the health and safety of everyone that enters our center is our main concern. We are making every precaution to take guest and employee safety seriously during this unprecedented time. The wrap is to keep multiple guests from touching brochures and to limit contact to just our employee (who just sanitized their hands) and you. Our efforts do not inhibit the guests from retrieving any requested information. We are always willing and welcoming in our centers to provide our guests with as much detail and any literature that we have available. We continue to work on social distancing with guests as have found the need to educate visitors to follow recommendations during this time. We look forward to being able to serve you when we can relax these restrictions. We invite you to stop in on your next visit in hopefully a Pandemic free environment. Until then be safe and enjoy your excursions.
Written August 30, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Patricia S
0 contributions
Is the red tide expected to be in gulf shores? If so when?
Visit AL Beaches
Gulf Shores, AL988 contributions
We have had no reports of any occurrences in our area at this time. It is a natural occurrence that travels with the currents in the water. Feel free to contact again at a later time if you plan to visit the area.
josephcecil36
Prattville, AL0 contributions
where are you located
Carolyn B
Madison, AL17 contributions
59 heading to Gulf Shores Dolphins in front makes a nice picture ..
BGO62
Mayfield, KY2 contributions
Coming for 3 short days may 24-27; 2018ould like coupons for restaurants and ideas on saving money this time. In Gulf shores
Lynn S
Kaukauna, WI32 contributions
The people who man the Welcome Center will help you find any available coupons among all the informational brochures. Additionally, you can find coupon books at various tourist shops. Ask where you can pick them up; I'm sure the Welcome Center people can point you to the right place,
_john_marshall_933
Rock Falls, IL5 contributions
We are visiting from Illinois and we want homemade pie. Where would you suggest the best place? You were closed over the weekend. We are still looking. Thank you. Only HOMEMADEđź’•đź’•
Lynn S
Kaukauna, WI32 contributions
Sarah's Homemade: "Our goal is to provide delicious and homemade meals made easy for you. We cook, while you spend time with your family and friends! Our meals are perfect for vacations, dinner parties, showers, new babies, or just an easy, delicious night in!" We bought their Shepherd's Pie, and we thought it delicious. They may not have a big selection of pie, though. If you like homemade cheesecake, I recommend Hope's Cheesecake, 210 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Patricia D
0 contributions
What are your nightly rates?
Carolyn B
Madison, AL17 contributions
Always stop at the welcome Center you get lots of Brochures, Discount coupons , lots of good info and friendly people there ..
Wassymw
0 contributions
Easter brunch
MARKOWisconsin
Gulfport, MS85 contributions
Heard Craft Farms complex was great, but have not been there.
Angie S
Tuscaloosa, AL0 contributions
I'm planning a trip to gulf shores in May for my son I'll also be having a teenager with me I want to no what is the best beach in gulf shores and a place were lots of teenagers to and have fun my son 5 daughter 18 we plan on staying 2 night
MARKOWisconsin
Gulfport, MS85 contributions
The public beach in Gulf Shores is great. You can park all day for $10., but they have bathrooms, volleyball courts, picnic areas, great beaches, shade and sun places.
Elizabeth M
Louisville, KY1 contribution
Is there anything fun for girls- getaway/birthday coming in April 2018
Visit AL Beaches
Gulf Shores, AL988 contributions
We have many things for the girls to do: A lot of great dining, shopping, dolphin cruises, kayak excursions,a trip to the spa. Check out all there is to do on our website, and stop in to see us when you come into town.
Elizabeth M
Louisville, KY1 contribution
I would like to know a great place to eat for my Birthday coming sown with some friends for our B-day wanted a nice place to go?
Thanks, Elizabeth
AlnSue
Michigan796 contributions
If u want a fun place go to LULU's