Fort Morgan, Alabama: Beach, Ferry, Restaurants & Things to Do

Fort Morgan Area — 5–15 min from The Beach Bayou

Golf Courses

• Kiva Dunes Golf Course

  Award-winning championship course ranked among Alabama's best, with stunning Gulf views

• Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club

  Excellent 27-hole course with great facilities and beautiful coastal scenery

• Craft Farms Golf Resort

  Two Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole courses — Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend

Attractions & Activities

• Fort Morgan State Historic Site

  Historic Civil War fort at the tip of the peninsula

  251-540-7127

• Fort Morgan Marina

  Fishing charters, boat slips, and access to the Mobile Bay Ferry

• Fort Morgan Ferry to Dauphin Island

  Scenic 40-minute ferry ride across Mobile Bay

  251-861-3000

• Fort Morgan Beach

  Pristine, less crowded beaches with beautiful white sand

Restaurants

• Jesse's on the Bay

  Upscale coastal dining with bay views — dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood. The Cold Hole bar downstairs for casual pub fare

  251-965-3827

• Sassy Bass Amazin' Grill

  Casual beach restaurant — oysters, seafood, chicken. Breakfast 8–11am. Bring your catch to be cooked!

  251-975-1010

• Tacky Jacks 2

  Beach-casual with waterfront views — seafood, sandwiches, salads, indoor and outdoor seating

  251-981-4144

• Fort Morgan Pizza

  Fresh-baked pizza — delivery, carry-out, or take-and-bake. Also serves baked shrimp. Cash or check only

  251-540-2622

• Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club

  Upscale-casual Gulf views — seafood, steaks, pasta. Dinner daily 5–10pm, weekend breakfast 8–11am

  251-224-3600

Gulf Shores — 15–25 min from The Beach Bayou

Attractions

• Waterville USA

  Amusement park and water park — perfect for all ages

• Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

  Family-friendly zoo experience

  251-256-7008

• Gulf State Park Pier

  Fishing and beautiful views — parking fee applies

• The Track

  Go-karts, mini golf, bumper boats, arcade

  251-968-8111

• The Hangout

  Free live music daily, kids play area, beach atmosphere

• LuLu's

  Lucy Buffett's restaurant — ropes courses, arcade, live music

  251-967-5858

• Gulf Adventure Center

  Ziplines, kayaking, paddle boarding

• Jurassic Golf

  Glow-in-the-dark mini golf

• Gulf State Park

  28+ mile award-winning trail system, beaches, Lake Shelby swimming. USA Today's best recreational trail in the country (2023)

Restaurants

• The Hangout

  Live music daily, kids play area, beach vibes

• LuLu's

  Live music, family-friendly, Southern coastal cuisine

• Pink Pony Pub

  Iconic hurricane survivor — right on the beach

• Sea-n-Suds

  Beachfront dining, seafood classics

• The Original Oyster House

  Oysters, seafood, waterfront dining

• The Sloop

  Local dive bar, live music, best cheesesteak

• The Cove Bar & Grill

  Best wings, open late

• Big Beach Brewing

  Craft beer, wine, live music

• Tacky Jacks

  Seafood, events, live music

• Matt's Homemade Ice Cream

  Premium homemade ice cream with unique local flavors

• Foam Coffee

  Coffee, lattes, light breakfast

Orange Beach — 30–45 min from The Beach Bayou

Attractions

• The Wharf

  Shopping, restaurants, Ferris wheel, AMC Theatre, marina, amphitheater

• Dolphin Cruises — Cold Mil Fleet

  Call ahead for reservations

  251-943-3510

• Adventure Island

  Go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, arcade

  251-947-1500

• Waterfront Park and Pier

  Fishing, kids playground

• Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar

  Iconic beach bar on the AL/FL state line — live music, marina, events

  850-492-0611

Restaurants

• Cobalt the Restaurant

  Under Perdido Pass, stunning waterfront location

• The Gulf

  All outdoor seating, beachside bar on Perdido Pass

• CoastAL

  Upscale seafood on the Gulf

• Doc's Seafood Shack & Oyster Bar

  Original location — casual seafood

• GT's on the Bay

  Outdoor play area for kids, waterfront dining

• Ruby Slipper Café

  Breakfast and brunch favorites

• Another Broken Egg Café

  Breakfast and brunch

• Kilwin's at The Wharf

  Ice cream, chocolates, fudge