My family has owned the condo since it was a year old. We have watched our children and now our grandchildren enjoy and even learn to swim here. Dolphins are seen almost every trip. Sometimes the Blue Angels honor us with a flyover. Gulf Shores is actually an Island known a Pleasure Island, which indeed it is. Events are going on throughout the year not just during the summer months. Mardi Gras is big in Gulf Shores and nearby Orange Beach. The annual FloraBama Mullet Toss in April. October National Shrimp Festival, November Frank Brown Songwriters Festival. Sporting events I.e.: Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, to name a few. There are so many good places to eat fresh seafood!! The Wharf is nearby which has shopping, boating and well-known concert events. OWA amusement park is also close by. It also has an indoor/outdoor waterpark, sports bars and restaurants.