🚶 PARK ONCE. WALK TO GULF SHORES.
WHAT'S WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF CASTAWAYS 8D?
One of the best things about staying at Castaways 8D? You don't have to get back in the car every time you want breakfast, lunch, dinner, beach time, entertainment or a little shopping.
Restaurants • Beach • Entertainment • Shopping • Events
Here are some of the places and experiences you can reach on foot from Castaways 8D.
🍳 EAT & DRINK
2 min — Island Pancake House
3 min — New Orleans Original Snoballs
3 min — Gulf Island Grill
3 min — Hooters Gulf Shores
6 min — The Hangout Gulf Shores
6 min — Pink Pony Pub
8 min — Picnic Beach Bar & Grill
8 min — Mikee's Seafood
9 min — Sunliner Diner
10 min — De Soto's Seafood Kitchen
10 min — Tide & Table / The Sound Wave
12 min — Lauria's
12 min — High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas
12 min — The Catch
15 min — Sea-N-Suds Restaurant & Oyster Bar
17 min — The Tap & Still
20 min — Bahama Bob's
20 min — Foodcraft at Gulf State Park
🛍️ SHOPPING & BEACH ESSENTIALS
RIGHT AROUND THE BEACH & DOWNTOWN AREA
6 min — Surf Style
Beachwear, swimwear, sunglasses, apparel, bags and beach essentials. The current Surf Style location at 400 E. Beach Blvd. is especially convenient for beach-day needs.
6 min — Souvenir City
A Gulf Shores classic for souvenirs, gifts, beach apparel and vacation keepsakes. Look for the giant shark!
6 min — Purple Octopus
A colorful souvenir stop near Souvenir City with beach apparel, gifts and Gulf Shores memorabilia.
13 min — Tiki Island Boutique
Beach-inspired clothing, accessories, gifts and the local 32 Mile Island collection.
🏖️ MORE SHOPPING TO EXPLORE
If you're ready for a bigger shopping outing, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have plenty of additional boutiques, souvenir shops, specialty stores and shopping districts.
The Wharf — shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions in Orange Beach.
Tanger Outlets — outlet shopping in Foley.
SanRoc Cay — boutiques, specialty shops, dining and waterfront atmosphere in Orange Beach.
🏖️ BEACH & OUTDOORS
3 min — Gulf Shores Beach
18 min — Gulf State Park
18 min — Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
22 min — Waterville USA
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
6 min — The Hangout Gulf Shores
Home to live music, family entertainment and major events.
6 min — Hangout Music Festival
When the festival returns, you're already right in the middle of the action.
6 min — NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship
6 min — Annual National Shrimp Festival
6 min — Experience the Oyster at The Hangout
🌴 PARK ONCE. ENJOY GULF SHORES.
Morning coffee and breakfast? Walk.
Beach day? Walk.
Dinner and drinks? Walk.
Live music or an event? Walk.
Need a souvenir or something for the beach? Walk.
Then head back to Castaways 8D, put your feet up and enjoy the Gulf-front view.
GULF-FRONT + WALKABLE GULF SHORES
That's one of the things we love most about Castaways 8D.
Park once. Enjoy Gulf Shores.
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