Fairhope and surrounding area overview
Where I go to unwind.
These are my favorite spots that I visit each time I make it to the area. Fairhope and the surrounding areas have so much to offer for everyone that I could never begin to create a proper guide. I hope you can visit my spots and I hope you like them as much as I do.
This is the first place I go whenever I get into town. The coffee loft played a big part in why I made the decision to make this town my vacation home. I love the atmosphere as much as their mudslides. If you like coffee this is a must. The menu has anything you could want. They also have snacks and lots of different bagels to choose from. They also have T-shirts and other things you can purchase. If you go I recommend parking in the back. The parking lot is small and it’s a busy place normally. The attached photos are not mine.
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The Coffee Loft
503 N Section StThis is the first place I go whenever I get into town. The coffee loft played a big part in why I made the decision to make this town my vacation home. I love the atmosphere as much as their mudslides. If you like coffee this is a must. The menu has anything you could want. They also have snacks and lots of different bagels to choose from. They also have T-shirts and other things you can purchase. If you go I recommend parking in the back. The parking lot is small and it’s a busy place normally. The attached photos are not mine.
The scenery is unbelievable. The way it feels and smells is a sure way to unwind. I prefer to miss the small crowds and I’m a night owl so I like to visit at night alone. There is a giant water fountain surrounded by a flower garden and that’s the breathtaking view when you first top the hill. Everyone throws in coins and makes wishes here. There is a walkway by the water and benches scattered about. There is a restaurant at the end of the pier. The park is located right beside the pier and is just as beautiful. You can fish, swim, eat, feed the ducks and see an alligator. The ducks are vicious and will chase you so be warned :) Attached photos are not my own.
Pier Avenue
Pier AvenueThe scenery is unbelievable. The way it feels and smells is a sure way to unwind. I prefer to miss the small crowds and I’m a night owl so I like to visit at night alone. There is a giant water fountain surrounded by a flower garden and that’s the breathtaking view when you first top the hill. Everyone throws in coins and makes wishes here. There is a walkway by the water and benches scattered about. There is a restaurant at the end of the pier. The park is located right beside the pier and is just as beautiful. You can fish, swim, eat, feed the ducks and see an alligator. The ducks are vicious and will chase you so be warned :) Attached photos are not my own.
This is a great place to visit alone or with the family. I enjoy feeding the ducks and running from them. The alligator always fascinates me. He has his own little pond at the far end of the park and won’t bother you. You will be arrested if you bother him. 😳There are places to grill and picnic. People swim here. A few play sets are scattered about as well. It is well shaded. Restrooms are available. Also known as Fairhope Beach. The attached photos are not mine. They do not do the area justice either.
Park Drive
Park DriveThis is a great place to visit alone or with the family. I enjoy feeding the ducks and running from them. The alligator always fascinates me. He has his own little pond at the far end of the park and won’t bother you. You will be arrested if you bother him. 😳There are places to grill and picnic. People swim here. A few play sets are scattered about as well. It is well shaded. Restrooms are available. Also known as Fairhope Beach. The attached photos are not mine. They do not do the area justice either.
This is my favorite most relaxing drive. My kids as well. The scenery, especially at night, the smell, everything about it gives me an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. On this short drive from Fairhope to Mobile via the causeway, the scenery changes drastically and each sight is beautifully unique to this area alone. Seeing Mobile loom into view at night always makes me smile.
Bay Bridge Road
Bay Bridge RoadThis is my favorite most relaxing drive. My kids as well. The scenery, especially at night, the smell, everything about it gives me an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. On this short drive from Fairhope to Mobile via the causeway, the scenery changes drastically and each sight is beautifully unique to this area alone. Seeing Mobile loom into view at night always makes me smile.
I, as well as my children, have always been fascinated with this tunnel. Maybe because it’s underwater? This is where our short drive on the causeway leads us.
George C Wallace Tunnel
George C Wallace TunnelI, as well as my children, have always been fascinated with this tunnel. Maybe because it’s underwater? This is where our short drive on the causeway leads us.
Alligators right in the middle of town in Daphne! They have their own park. We love going here. Do not attempt to feed the gators, especially their favorite food, marshmallows. You will possibly, likely, be arrested. I almost was once. 😊
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Gator Alley Boardwalk
North Main StreetAlligators right in the middle of town in Daphne! They have their own park. We love going here. Do not attempt to feed the gators, especially their favorite food, marshmallows. You will possibly, likely, be arrested. I almost was once. 😊
If you like History this is just a few miles from the RV park.
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USS Alabama
2703 Battleship PkwyIf you like History this is just a few miles from the RV park.
This castle is amazing to look at. Any ordinary object you can think of is embedded in its outside walls. Buttons, bottle tops, you name it. Just a few minutes from the RV park.
Storybook Castle
457 Oak AveThis castle is amazing to look at. Any ordinary object you can think of is embedded in its outside walls. Buttons, bottle tops, you name it. Just a few minutes from the RV park.
Everything for everyone located here in one spot. The pool and outside bar is a local favorite. I will admit, it’s not budget friendly.
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The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
One Grand BlvdEverything for everyone located here in one spot. The pool and outside bar is a local favorite. I will admit, it’s not budget friendly.
Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope AvenueBack on the Rack Upscale Resale
407 Fairhope AveHertha's Second Edition
4358 Old Shell RdThis shop is amazing. I love it!
Burris Farm Market
3100 N Hickory StSo many fresh and natural foods to choose from.
Five Rivers Delta Center
30945 Five Rivers BoulevardA must see especially during Christmas holidays!
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Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens RdA must see especially during Christmas holidays!
Mobile Opera
257 Dauphin StGulf Coast Exploreum Science Center & IMAX Dome Theater
65 Government StHistory Museum of Mobile
111 S Royal StFlea Market Mobile
401 Schillinger Rd NMobile Museum of Art
4850 Museum DrUniversity of South Alabama
307 N University BlvdFairhope Museum of History
24 N Section StMagnolia Branch Wildlife Reserve
24 Big Creek RdXIT Escape Room
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyPicture collection
Random pics
Fairhope
My food scene
I really love the causeway! Can you tell? The best fresh seafood and scenery in the country is right here. Each time I visit the area, it’s tradition now, I take my family and friends to the causeway, to their restaurant choice, and we eat like it’s Thanksgiving. I usually moan and groan and threatened to leave the entire hour or two we have to wait but I’m always relieved I didn’t before it’s over. The food is unbelievable and the fun we have is priceless. It doesn’t matter which restaurant you choose. Doesn’t matter which entree you order. You can’t go wrong. Fried soft shell crab and crawfish are my favorites. I’d drive or fly 2000 miles to come here.
Bay Bridge Road
Bay Bridge RoadI really love the causeway! Can you tell? The best fresh seafood and scenery in the country is right here. Each time I visit the area, it’s tradition now, I take my family and friends to the causeway, to their restaurant choice, and we eat like it’s Thanksgiving. I usually moan and groan and threatened to leave the entire hour or two we have to wait but I’m always relieved I didn’t before it’s over. The food is unbelievable and the fun we have is priceless. It doesn’t matter which restaurant you choose. Doesn’t matter which entree you order. You can’t go wrong. Fried soft shell crab and crawfish are my favorites. I’d drive or fly 2000 miles to come here.
This restaurant is located right down from the RV park and a local favorite.
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Fish River Grill
1545 Gulf Shores PkwyThis restaurant is located right down from the RV park and a local favorite.
Mr Spuds
18957 Alabama 181Very close to the RV park and their food is awesome.
This restaurant in Gulf Shores is famous. LouLou Buffett, aka Jimmy Buffets sister, owns it and not only is the food out of this world but so is the scenery, atmosphere and entertainment. It’s worth the wait. It’s legendary.
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LuLu’s Gulf Shores
200 E 25th AveThis restaurant in Gulf Shores is famous. LouLou Buffett, aka Jimmy Buffets sister, owns it and not only is the food out of this world but so is the scenery, atmosphere and entertainment. It’s worth the wait. It’s legendary.
Great food, bar, lively atmosphere. It’s a favorite among tourists and locals. Several locations to choose from. Guess who your neighbor is in the RV park? Your neighbor to the direct left is the one and only Tacky Jack :)
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Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
240 E 24th AveGreat food, bar, lively atmosphere. It’s a favorite among tourists and locals. Several locations to choose from. Guess who your neighbor is in the RV park? Your neighbor to the direct left is the one and only Tacky Jack :)
Downtown Fairhope
This is a broad category of a few things Fairhope has to offer.
Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival
Fairhope AvenueFairhope Brewing Company
914 Nichols Ave
Fairhope Municipal Pier
1 N Beach RdFairhope Artist Gallery
18 S Section StFairhope Public Library
501 Fairhope AveFairhope Beach Pavilion
4 N Beach RdThe Hope Farm
915 Nichols AvenueWeeks Bay Reserve Tonsmeire Resource Center
11525 US-98Coastal Haven RV Park
10151 Co Rd 32Fairhope Dog Park
Fairhope Docks Marina
Eastern Shore Art Center
401 Oak AveGreer's Fairhope Market
75 S Section StGambino's Italian Grill
18 Laurel AveFairhope Health Foods
280 Eastern Shore Shopping CenterJubilee Suites Boutique Hotel
557 N Mobile StKnoll Park
Locals
312 Fairhope AveNorth Beach Park
4 N Beach RdOrange Street Pier-Beach
Oak Hollow Farm Inc
14210 S Greeno RdQuail Creek Golf Course
19841 Quail Creek DrFairhope Recreation Center
803 N Greeno RdRock Creek Golf Club
140 Clubhouse DrFairhope Roasting Company
759 Nichols AveSunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
831 N Section StThomas Hospital
750 Morphy AveThe Venue
105 S Section StWeeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
11300 US-98Warehouse Bakery & Donuts
759 Nichols AveFairhope Yacht Club
101 Volanta AveYak The Kathmandu Kitchen-Fairhope
400 Eastern Shore Shopping CenterPlanet Fitness
177 Baldwin SquareThe Bone and Barrel
311 Fairhope AveSunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
831 N Section StAnother Broken Egg Cafe
25910 Canal RdFairhope Inn & Restaurant
63 S Church StTamara's Downtown
104 N Section StThe Sunflower Cafe
320 Eastern Shore Shopping CenterTolstoy Park, The Henry Stuart House
22787 US-98Fairhope Soap Company
105 S Church StFun in the sun
You have to visit this massive farm. Not only because of the exotic wildlife but because of the walk through nature. You can hold baby gators if you dare also. Lots of kids have their birthday parties here. It’s a very popular area for locals and tourists.
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Alligator Alley
19950 Co Rd 71You have to visit this massive farm. Not only because of the exotic wildlife but because of the walk through nature. You can hold baby gators if you dare also. Lots of kids have their birthday parties here. It’s a very popular area for locals and tourists.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
20499 Oak Rd EGulf Coast Aquascape
Shopping, to name a fraction
Eastern Shore Centre
30500 AL-181Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StCordova Mall
5100 N 9th AveSouthern Antiques and Accents
251 S Greeno RdThe Shoppes at Bel Air
3299 Joe Treadwell DrFairhope French Quarter
40 S Section StOle Bay Merchantile
231 Fairhope AveChurch Mouse
14 S Church StUtopia
300 Fairhope AveCat's Meow
395 Fairhope AveSports
Just to name a fraction
Rock Creek Golf Club
140 Clubhouse DrQuail Creek Golf Course
19841 Quail Creek DrThe Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
One Grand BlvdMobile–Tensaw River Delta
Fishing
Mobile River
Fishing
Bayou La Batre
Fishing
Mobile Bay
Fishing
Bona Fide Inshore Charters
204 Michigan AvePoint Clear Fishing Adventures
10591 Mershon StCoastal Fishing Charters
154 Orange AveFairhope Yacht Club
101 Volanta AveBohemian Park , Fairhope AL
County Road 48Trails
Eastern Shore Watersports
369 S Mobile StGulf Coast Marine
10291 Co Rd 48Styx River Tube and Canoe Rental
26091 Waterworld RdFairhope Boat Co Inc
702 N Section St