Published on: July 24, 2021 at 9:00 AM

By Bob Carlton

The best things about a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast are the sparkling white sand beaches and the stunning evening sunsets.

But the fresh Gulf seafood is right up there, too.

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the surrounding area have so many great dining options from which to choose that you might want to tack a couple of extra days and nights onto your vacation to sample them all.

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