Duplicate Post - Gulf Shores Questions

segerama

We have finally decided to go to Gulf Shores Alabama in August for our first family vacation.  My husband has left all of the planning to me.  Here are my questions/concerns:

1.  Which condo to choose?

       Emerald Greens:  2 bedroom, 1 Bath.  5 minute drive to the beach.  Splash Park, Free 9 hole course with balls, continental breakfast in clubhouse, sand play area, fitness center, restaurant, and several pools/hot tubs, near shopping and restaurants

       Beach Plantation by Kiva Gulf Course:  Studio Apartment with great beach view, 7 pools/hot tubs in complex, older property, in Ft. Morgan - quiet family area, 20 minutes to shopping and restaurants

2.  Any recommendations on restaurants or activities to do with a 2 year old.  We will probably eat most breakfasts and lunches at the condo, but would like to go out some in the evenings.

A little background, I love the beach, my husband loves golf and the beach, our daughter is 2 and loves the water.  We are generally laid back and do not require first class accomodations or dining.   

Susan&Skip

I've been going to Gulf Shores since i was probably 7...even got married there.  We took DS down there this past April.

 My few tidbits

Stay on the beach; not across or near but on   Ft Morgan isn't a bad area; a little further from thing then the heart of Gulf Shores were the restaurants and shopping are.  We look a lot on VRBO.com for great condo deals.

 Gulf shores has a great little zoo, DS loved it.  it's small; but you get to feed all the animals and what not.  Lots of good restaurants.  LuLu's is our fav (we are huge Buffett fans though); but it's right at the marina so DS loved the boats and they have a fun kids play area.  All kinds of Put Put for cheep. But mostly we played on the beach and went swimming in our pool.   Best to stay in a place you can can get your own groceries and just cook in your condo so you don't have to eat out every meal.

 

Have fun!