Tourism

Life is easy on the Eastern Shore! Come discover a sportsman's paradise of year-round golfing, boating and fishing...warm breezes as you stroll along breathtaking Mobile Bay under a golden sunset...an artists' haven for both beginners and advanced...festive cultural celebrations...Southern charm, friendly neighbors and magnolias...architectural delights...and fresh Gulf seafood to tempt every palette.

Located just minutes from metropolitan Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL, the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Alabama encompasses seven communities and municipalities: Daphne, Blakeley, Malbis, Montrose, Point Clear, Spanish Fort and Fairhope. The pace of life on the Eastern Shore is a world away; a unique community where residents take care to preserve the area's heritage and breathtaking beauty. All of these destinations are only minutes apart on the Eastern Shore.

Eastern Shore residents know how to unwind! Here you'll satisfy that passion for golf on challenging courses...launch a sailboat or cruiser from one of many marinas and launch sites...fill a chest with flounder, shrimp and crab as they swarm the beach during a tide phenomenon known as "Jubilee"...or keep fit with tennis, swimming or horseback riding. Recreation options abound at public parks and playgrounds, country clubs and health clubs.

Shopping along the Eastern Shore is truly a unique experience. Shops featuring clothing, home furnishings, native crafts, antiques and collectibles dot the Shore. Creating a true shoppers paradise!

Home to renowned artists, the Eastern Shore celebrates its rich heritage with the Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope and the Jubilee Festival in Daphne. Year-round cultural activities include live theatre productions, fine art exhibitions and a delightful concert series.

From fine dining to fast food, there's a menu to please every palate. Sample fresh seafood, Creole and Southern favorites, innovative café cuisine and ethnic delicacies served by the area's diverse restaurants.

The Eastern Shore offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including walking, bike riding, sailing, fishing, and much more. The Eastern Shore Trailblazers tail begins at the U. S. S. Alabama on the Causeway and winds throughout the Eastern Shore all the way to Weeks Bay, and is 33 miles long. Users of the trail experience an abundance of wildlife sightings and enjoy the beauty of State Champion trees and wild flowers and landscaped beds blooming year round.

Visit the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay! It's a little slice of paradise.