ACTIVITIES AROUND:
🌊 Beach Activities:
The white sand beaches are the main attraction for most visitors. You can spend your days swimming, sunbathing, building sandcastles, or beachcombing for seashells. Wind Drift SW offers direct beach access for your convenience.
🏄 Water Sports:
If you're looking for something more adventurous, there are plenty of water sports options available in the area, such as parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and deep-sea fishing. Many rental companies are located close by.
🎡 The Wharf:
A short drive away is The Wharf, a popular entertainment complex with shops, restaurants, bars, a marina, and a Ferris wheel. There's also a seasonal entertainment calendar with events like live music and fireworks.
🌋 Adventureland:
This amusement park offers fun for all ages with rides, water slides, mini-golf, and go-karts. It's a great option for a family outing.
🚵 Gulf State Park:
For a change of pace, visit Gulf State Park, which offers hiking, biking, fishing, and birdwatching opportunities. The park also has a nature center and several beaches.
🎭 OWA:
The Park at OWA is another entertainment complex with a water park, amusement park, miniature golf, and shopping. It's a great place to spend a day if you're looking for something to do.
🎣 Fishing:
The area is known for its great fishing. You can fish from the pier at The Wharf, charter a fishing boat, or go surf fishing on the beach.
🛒 Shopping: There are plenty of shopping opportunities in the area, from souvenir shops to outlet stores. The Wharf has a variety of shops, and there are several shopping centers located nearby.