Sandy Feet Retreat GS guidebook
Food scene
If you love BBQ this is a must-have stop during your visit. I had the Brisket and he had the ribs. We give it 4 thumbs up!
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Hog Wild BBQ
911 Gulf Shores PkwyIf you love BBQ this is a must-have stop during your visit. I had the Brisket and he had the ribs. We give it 4 thumbs up!
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The Cafe Beignets with Strawberry Marmalade are totally worth the trip! The actual food is good too!
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The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardThe Cafe Beignets with Strawberry Marmalade are totally worth the trip! The actual food is good too!
We went for breakfast and loved it so much we went back for lunch later in the week! This is a local haunt for sure!
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Kitty's Kafe
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyWe went for breakfast and loved it so much we went back for lunch later in the week! This is a local haunt for sure!
Looking for something close? Surfside Pizza and Ice Cream is open year round! We enjoyed both our pizza and ice cream!
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Surfside Pizza & Ice Cream
520 West Beach BoulevardLooking for something close? Surfside Pizza and Ice Cream is open year round! We enjoyed both our pizza and ice cream!
Yes, that's a full quart of ice cream with a full cupcake, whipped cream and sprinkles all over it! And The Mister loved every bite, though I he did crash about an hour later. This is a special occasion place for us!
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The Yard Milkshake Bar
3800 Gulf Shores PkwyYes, that's a full quart of ice cream with a full cupcake, whipped cream and sprinkles all over it! And The Mister loved every bite, though I he did crash about an hour later. This is a special occasion place for us!
Believe the hype and come hungry. Southern cooking at it's finest and yes, they do throw those rolls, all the way across the room! Huge portions!
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Lambert's Cafe
2981 S McKenzie StBelieve the hype and come hungry. Southern cooking at it's finest and yes, they do throw those rolls, all the way across the room! Huge portions!
Our guests often share their favorite places with us and this is one fo them. They especially loved their burgers and fries while relaxing on the patio.
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The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdOur guests often share their favorite places with us and this is one fo them. They especially loved their burgers and fries while relaxing on the patio.
Our guests often tell us about the places they love during their visits and this is one of them!
Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream
2200 East 2nd StreetOur guests often tell us about the places they love during their visits and this is one of them!
We had guests who loved this place so much they went two times! It offers upscale dining.
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Sunset Cork Room
225 E 16th AveWe had guests who loved this place so much they went two times! It offers upscale dining.
This ice cream is so yummy and fresh! I had the banana pudding, mom had the butter pecan and the hubby had the strawberry. The portions are big! Two of us could have shared 1 scoop if we'd been able to agree on flavors! 🤣
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Island Ice Cream & Treats
1154 W Beach BlvdThis ice cream is so yummy and fresh! I had the banana pudding, mom had the butter pecan and the hubby had the strawberry. The portions are big! Two of us could have shared 1 scoop if we'd been able to agree on flavors! 🤣
Sassy Bass Island Grill
375 Plantation LnGreat food! Must try the tarter sauce!
We had a guest rave about this place! Can't wait to try it!
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Cobalt, The Restaurant
28099 Perdido Beach BlvdWe had a guest rave about this place! Can't wait to try it!
S&S Seafood Market
1154 W Beach BlvdRecommended to us by people who love seafood!
Billy's Seafood
16780 River RdWe've heard this quite the experience!
Our guests tell us this place is great but plan for a long line in the summertime.
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Original Oyster House Seafood Restaurant
701 Gulf Shores PkwyOur guests tell us this place is great but plan for a long line in the summertime.
The Happy Pappy
1550 W 2nd StOur guests tell us this is a cute place for good coffee.
We had a guest suggest this place. He said it was easy/close/good/inexpensive food.
The Beli - The Original Beach Deli
408 West Beach BoulevardWe had a guest suggest this place. He said it was easy/close/good/inexpensive food.
My favorite is the OWA GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE: A generous blend of sliced cheddar, Swiss, shredded cheddar jack & bleu cheese crumbles with red onion bacon jam & avocado on a buttery, griddled rye bread. YUM-E
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Groovy Goat
My favorite is the OWA GROWN-UP GRILLED CHEESE: A generous blend of sliced cheddar, Swiss, shredded cheddar jack & bleu cheese crumbles with red onion bacon jam & avocado on a buttery, griddled rye bread. YUM-E
The Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar
6232 Bon Secour HwyWonderful food! Worth the trip.
Wonderful pizza! Wonderful people! You can order by the giant slice for the giant pie!
Vinny's Pizzeria
4651 Main StreetWonderful pizza! Wonderful people! You can order by the giant slice for the giant pie!
Luna's Eat & Drink
25689 Canal RdMy friend highly recommended this place!
This place was better than everyone said! Loved the fish tacos, black beans and pineapple slaw!
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The Beach House Kitchen and Cocktails
1154 W Beach BlvdThis place was better than everyone said! Loved the fish tacos, black beans and pineapple slaw!
GTs On The Bay
26189 Canal RoadMy friend highly recommended this place!
Doc’s Seafood and Steaks
24221 Perdido Beach BlvdMy friend highly recommended this place!
Do yourself a favor and go to Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q. Sooooo yummy!! We'll be back every visit!
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
Do yourself a favor and go to Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q. Sooooo yummy!! We'll be back every visit!
Pies By Mike
Worth the stop on the way down or home. Try the Toll House or the Lemon Mousse!
We had a guest who loved DeSoto's! They had crab cakes, fried green tomatoes and sweet potato casserole. She was good for the rest of the day and looks forward to a return visit!
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De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
138 W 1st AveWe had a guest who loved DeSoto's! They had crab cakes, fried green tomatoes and sweet potato casserole. She was good for the rest of the day and looks forward to a return visit!
One of our guests just raved about this place. Can't wait to try it!
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Lauria's by the Beach
412 W Beach BlvdOne of our guests just raved about this place. Can't wait to try it!
Our guests tell us they have a wonderful breakfast buffet. We can't wait to try it!
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Hazel's Nook
120 E Fort Morgan RdOur guests tell us they have a wonderful breakfast buffet. We can't wait to try it!
Our guests couldn't say enough about this place. They loved it! Can't wait to go there!
Mile Marker 158
Our guests couldn't say enough about this place. They loved it! Can't wait to go there!
Yummy food with a view. We had the Luau Burger and Onion Rings. Wowzers!
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Pirate's Bar And Grill
100 Orleans DrYummy food with a view. We had the Luau Burger and Onion Rings. Wowzers!
We stop here almost every single time we come down. We pick up sausage to take with use and grab a quick lunch.
Conecuh Sausage Co
We stop here almost every single time we come down. We pick up sausage to take with use and grab a quick lunch.
Fresh produce in Ringgold. One of my mama's favorite places. And, it's super close to Ringgold Feed & See Antiques, and the Cotton Gin Antiques.
Railroad Produce
Fresh produce in Ringgold. One of my mama's favorite places. And, it's super close to Ringgold Feed & See Antiques, and the Cotton Gin Antiques.
Excursions
You can find all kinds of fishing at this link: https://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/fishing/
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Gulf Shores
You can find all kinds of fishing at this link: https://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/fishing/
We had a guest recommend this place for charter fishing! They really enjoyed it!
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Hudson Marina And Watersports
4575 S Wilson BlvdWe had a guest recommend this place for charter fishing! They really enjoyed it!
Recommended by one of our guests. They took a guided tour on the Naval Air Base.
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Go Retro
1800 N Spring StRecommended by one of our guests. They took a guided tour on the Naval Air Base.
We had a couple take the one-hour tour, it was $40 a person.
They said it was a very fun and informative tour. Also, "the one-hour tour is kind of kid friendly because he stops and teaches about the alligators and other things, and let's you take pictures kind of more sightseeing. The other is a half hour tour and is meant for speed."
Nice thing about that is it's just a stone's throw away from the USS Alabama and USS Drum. Which we went to after we got done there.
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Airboat Express
3733 Battleship PkwyWe had a couple take the one-hour tour, it was $40 a person.
They said it was a very fun and informative tour. Also, "the one-hour tour is kind of kid friendly because he stops and teaches about the alligators and other things, and let's you take pictures kind of more sightseeing. The other is a half hour tour and is meant for speed."
Nice thing about that is it's just a stone's throw away from the USS Alabama and USS Drum. Which we went to after we got done there.
We had a family stay with us who had a 10-year-old son. They loved this adventure!! They did the dolphin tour.
Barefoot Jet Ski Tour Co.
5749 Bay La Launch AvenueWe had a family stay with us who had a 10-year-old son. They loved this adventure!! They did the dolphin tour.
We've had guests recommend this place for dolphin cruises!
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Dolphins Down Under
28101 Perdido Beach BlvdWe've had guests recommend this place for dolphin cruises!
Peavine Falls, WOW! We found this Hidden Gem in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama. I can't lie, it was a quite a hike to get to it but totally worth it. They say the falls are dry during dry seasons so it's best to go after a good rain. And yes, you can get in the water and under the falls. It's best to bring water shoes if your feet are tender to rocks.
Peavine Falls, Pelham, AL 35124, USA
Peavine Falls, WOW! We found this Hidden Gem in Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama. I can't lie, it was a quite a hike to get to it but totally worth it. They say the falls are dry during dry seasons so it's best to go after a good rain. And yes, you can get in the water and under the falls. It's best to bring water shoes if your feet are tender to rocks.
On the way to Sandy Feet Retreat we found this hidden gem not too far off I-65 in Prattville, Alabama and it's absolutely worth the detour. The Bamboo Forest offers a short, flat trail that's a little under a mile long over 26 acres. It was planted in 1940 by Floyd Smith.
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Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest
800 Upper Kingston RdOn the way to Sandy Feet Retreat we found this hidden gem not too far off I-65 in Prattville, Alabama and it's absolutely worth the detour. The Bamboo Forest offers a short, flat trail that's a little under a mile long over 26 acres. It was planted in 1940 by Floyd Smith.
We hiked Oak Mountain State Park in search of Peavine Falls. It was a beautiful hike but easily the hardest one we've ever done.
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Oak Mountain State Park
200 Terrace DrWe hiked Oak Mountain State Park in search of Peavine Falls. It was a beautiful hike but easily the hardest one we've ever done.
This place is amazing and a wonderful place to stop on your way down to the beach!
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U.S. Space & Rocket Center
1 Tranquility BaseThis place is amazing and a wonderful place to stop on your way down to the beach!
My friend can say enough about this place! She loves it!
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Surf's Up Dolphin Cruises
28101 Perdido Beach BlvdMy friend can say enough about this place! She loves it!
Services
Beach chairs and toys. We've heard great things about this company though we have not used them ourselves.
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Gulf Coast Rental Co
25150 Canal RdBeach chairs and toys. We've heard great things about this company though we have not used them ourselves.
Sightseeing
We had a guest recommend both the USS Alabama and USS Drum after their ride on the Airboat Express in Spanish Fort.
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USS Alabama
2703 Battleship PkwyWe had a guest recommend both the USS Alabama and USS Drum after their ride on the Airboat Express in Spanish Fort.
Candlelight Antique Mall
26051 Upper Elkton RdGreat place to stop along the way!
Shopping
Mast General Store
402 S Gay StA fun place to stop and shop.
They have soaps from many different makers and a variety of gifts. The owner is super nice and knowledgable! Tell her Indiana Soap Company sent you!
Knoxville Soap Candle & Gifts
714 S Gay StThey have soaps from many different makers and a variety of gifts. The owner is super nice and knowledgable! Tell her Indiana Soap Company sent you!
A great little antique shop! And super close to the Cotton Gin Antiques and Railroad Produce.
Ringgold Feed & Seed Antiques
403 High StA great little antique shop! And super close to the Cotton Gin Antiques and Railroad Produce.
More of a rustic antique shop. Super close to Ringgold Feed & Seed Antiques and Railroad Produce.
Cotton Gin Antiques
More of a rustic antique shop. Super close to Ringgold Feed & Seed Antiques and Railroad Produce.
This is a great antique shop! Plan to be there a couple hours!
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The Refindery on McCallie
1300 McCallie AveThis is a great antique shop! Plan to be there a couple hours!