Daydream By The Gulf

10/28/2026

As we head into November, our winter rates are officially going into effect and there’s always something going on along the coast! Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend or a long winter stay, we’d love to host you! Our link to book is in our bio!

10/11/2026

Happy Sunday!

10/10/2026

Thankful for little impact in our area💕

10/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to us! Gulf Shores of course holds a special place in our hearts so please continue to keep Gulf Shores, the local businesses, our local friends and all of the surrounding communities in your prayers over the upcoming days!

⚠️ STORM UPDATE: Friday, October 9, 2pm ⚠️

🚫 CURFEW
A mandatory island-wide curfew is in effect tonight from 7 p.m. Friday, October 9, until 7 a.m. Saturday, October 10.

Finish all travel and be at your shelter location before 7 p.m.
Do not plan to be on the roads during curfew hours.
Officers will be actively patrolling and enforcing the curfew until it is officially lifted.

🌉 BRIDGES
All local bridges closed at noon today.

Bridges will remain closed until the storm passes and conditions are safe for travel.
Officers are stationed at the bridges to assist and direct traffic.
Northbound traffic can still exit until sustained winds reach 45 mph. At that point, northbound lanes will fully shut down.
Please leave early if you plan to go, and avoid the area as winds increase.

🏠 SHELTERS

St. Paul’s Episcopal Shelter is at full capacity.

The Baldwin County Coliseum shelter has plenty of room for anyone needing a safe place to stay.
📍 Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale, AL 36567

🚌 TRANSPORTATION
All BRATS transportation services are suspended at this time due to worsening conditions.

🚨 EMERGENCY RESPONSE LIMITS
Once winds and conditions become unsafe, public safety personnel will no longer be able to respond to calls. Please shelter in place before that happens.

⚡ POWER OUTAGES
Baldwin EMC has its control center fully staffed, and crews are on call to respond to outages and other emergencies.
📞 Report an outage: 251-989-6247

🌊 BEACH CONDITIONS
Double red flags are flying, which means Gulf waters are closed. Stay out of the water.

Please make sure you are following
City of Gulf Shores - Municipal Government

City of Orange Beach

Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency

Please stay off the roads, shelter in place, and check on your neighbors if you can do so safely. Stay safe, everyone. 💙

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Update - 10 pm
National Weather Service a Hurricane Warning is in effect.

Hurricane Warning issued October 7 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

LOCATIONS AFFECTED

- Gulf Shores

- Orange Beach

- Fort Morgan

10/07/2026

Praying for Gulf Shores and our surrounding communities🙏🏻

VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS FOR HURRICANE IN BALDWIN COUNTY

Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency has declared a local state of emergency effective immediately and is encouraging people within the forecasted storm surge range to evacuate ahead of what is expected to be Hurricane Isaias by the time it makes landfall Friday night or Saturday morning.

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the entire Alabama coast and all of Baldwin County.

For the current storm surge forecast, see below.

06/25/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

Heads up beachgoers! Starting July 1, Gulf Shores is rolling out updated paid beach parking regulations to make it easier to enjoy the beach and support nearby shops and restaurants.

These updates were developed 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡‑𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 to address long‑term parking issues, improve turnover in high‑demand areas, and ensure customers can access local establishments during peak times. We're working to keep the beach experience smooth, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.

🏡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Residents continue to 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 in all public beach parking areas with a valid Hurricane Re‑Entry Decal. East Gulf Place remains resident‑only.

🚗 𝐍𝐨𝐧‑𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 1):
• $2/hr north of Beach Blvd.
• $3/hr south of Beach Blvd.
• $4/hr overnight (11 p.m.–6 a.m.)
Overnight parking remains prohibited after 2 a.m. in beachfront lots and Lagoon Pass Park.

⚠️ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 & 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
• $75 per violation
• +$75 every 24 hours the vehicle remains in violation
• Vehicles may be towed or booted if parked illegally or if fines are unpaid

📍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Gulf Place
• West Gulf Place
• Public parking north of AL 182 (East 3rd St. to West 2nd St.)
• Other designated areas

✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡
• Improves turnover for residents, visitors, and local businesses
• Reduces long‑term and overnight parking in high‑demand beach areas
• Creates a consistent and easy‑to‑understand parking system
• Reflects strong feedback and support from business owners in the beach district

📱𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐲
Use the ParkMobile app, on‑site pay stations, or posted QR codes. ParkMobile sends reminders and lets you extend parking remotely.
More about ParkMobile ➡️ www.gulfshoresal.gov/1139/Beach-Parking

💬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭:
“Listening to our business community has been essential in shaping these updates. Improving parking turnover helps support local shops and restaurants while creating a more efficient and user friendly experience for everyone enjoying our beachfront.”

Thank you for helping us keep our beach district safe, accessible, and easy to enjoy.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 ⬇️

https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/1255