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Gulf Shores, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Gulf Shores! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How new Gulf Shores rules are reshaping spring break on the beach
- Why Gulf Shoresā Backcountry Trail just ranked among Americaās very best
- Why Gulf Shores and Orange Beach just ranked No. 2 in the South
Also on today's calendar: Grayson Capps and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. AL, FL beach cities are cracking down on spring break partiers. Is it the end of an era? (nola.com) ā Gulf Shores police and beachfront businesses are tightening rules on spring break crowds, using new parking lot restrictions, closer work with rentals, and more surveillance to curb large parties and underage drinking. Local leaders say the changes are shifting the city toward a calmer, family-focused beach season while still welcoming visitors who follow the rules. 
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2. Backcountry Trail Places Second In USA Today 10Best Voting (obawebsite.com) ā Gulf Shores residents can take pride in the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, which just ranked second nationwide in USA Todayās 10Best recreational trails list. Shared by Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Gulf State Park, the popular trail system welcomes over 1.4 million users a year and showcases a strong regional partnership keeping it clean, safe, and well-maintained. Ā Ā Ā
3. Three Baldwin Towns Make Southern Livings "50 Best Beach Towns" (gulfshoresnews.com) ā Gulf Shores, combined with neighboring Orange Beach, just landed the No. 2 spot on Southern Livingās new list of the Southās 50 Best Beach Towns, based on more than 10,000 reader surveys. The ranking highlights the areaās growing food scene, colorful shopping, and postcard-worthy shoreline, underscoring how Baldwin Countyās beach communities are increasingly on the national radar. Ā Ā Ā
4. Oyster Restoration Efforts Gain Momentum Along Alabama Coast (rfdtv.com) ā Oyster restoration work based out of Gulf Shores is ramping up, with local restaurantsā shells now collected, cleaned, and returned to nearby waters to rebuild reefs. Partners like the Alabama Coastal Foundation, Auburn Extension, and Little Lagoon Preservation Society say residents are eager to help grow oysters that filter water and support marine life along the coast. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Gulf Shores
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship - All Session Pass
Gulf Shores Public Beach, 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores
11:59 pm
Friday May 1
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting
Gulf Shores, AL Calendar , 1905 W 1st St , Gulf Shores
4:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting
Gulf Shores, AL Calendar Gulf Shores, AL 36547
4:00 pm -
Grayson Capps
The Sloop , 103 W Canal Dr , Gulf Shores
7:00 pm -
The Alvarado Road Show ā Gulf Shores
LuLu's Gulf Shores , 200 E 25th Ave , Gulf Shores
5:00 pm
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 16
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š Events Nearby
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Sunny 105.7 Heroes of the Gulf Coast
The Port at Zeke's , 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd , Orange Beach
5:00 pm -
Indoor Cycling
Orange Beach, AL Calendar , 4847 Wilson Boulevard , Orange Beach
9:00 am -
Music and a Movie
Foley Welcome Center , 104 N McKenzie St , Foley
6:00 pm -
2026 Gulf Coast Open
Foley Event Center , 1001 E Pride Blvd , Foley
7:00 pm -
Mary Ryan Brown
OWA Theater , 205 N Owa Blvd , Foley
7:30 pm -
Yoga
Orange Beach, AL Calendar , 4847 Wilson Boulevard , Orange Beach
10:00 am -
Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
Brandon Styles Theater , OWA , Bon Secour
7:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I got so many cats around my shop.
I donāt know if anybody can help me. They keep getting pregnant and so far I got a cat. No one is fixed if anybody can help me Iām getting crazy. (Nextdoor Villas & Grand) - Just want to reintroduce myself.
I am a hairstylist who moved here last summer from ATL and have been behind the chair for over 20 years. I love lived in blondes and dimensionalā¦ (Nextdoor Meyer Park)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Daphne. Apply here.
Ok Gulf Shores! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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