So I just moved to Gulf Shores for the summer and I’m bored and lonely cuz I have no friends yet…anyone wanna hang out?
We’re in P’cola. Don’t know if you’d want to hang out with us, tho, because we’re senior citizens. (Even tho I don’t act my age. :eek:)
I know of a lot of places to go, if you’ll tell me what your interests are besides the eye candy down on the beach. We have free music on the beach on Tuesday nights, and free music downtown at Seville Square. Seville Quarter, nearby, is like a little piece of New Orleans; lots of different bars in one building with a pretty neat courtyard. The Fish House has music too and Wednesday is Ladies’ Night. (It’s always packed.) Once or twice a month is Gallery Night on Fridays. They block off the streets and everybody roams around looking in the various shops, carrying drinks and yes, listening to live music. it’s family oriented but sometimes the young people dance.
Back down at the beach is the boardwalk. You could tell my son Hi at Bamboo Willie’s; he’s the sound man. Ft. Pickens is down there and well worth walking thru. Except for Casino Beach (right across from the boardwalk) the beaches are pretty much uncrowded and you can easily get off to yourself if you want. Very very nice.
Gulf Shores has a whole lot more going on. An arcade and ferris wheel, for example. But stop at FloraBama on the state line between Florida and Alabama. It has several different “rooms” (used to be tent/canopy like but I think they’ve actually built structures now) with different bands that are steller. Across the road is Ono Island where celebs stay and sometimes go over and jam.
It’s a good area. It shouldn’t take you too long to get the feel of it and meet people. Welcome!
I’m actually located well within Gulf Shores, I’m almost at Foley actually.
You know I’ve actually been a bit surprised at how hard it is to actually make friends down here. People seem fine to talk to for the moment/night or so, but when it comes to lasting friendships people do not seem care.
It’s actually been a bit depressing too.
One thing I’ve found is that if you keep showing up at the same places, you keep seeing the same people and after a while they kind of start feeling like they “know” you, and start interacting more—past the superficial friendliness. If you continue to frequent places that interest you, whether it’s clubs, the library or a writing group, or a golf course you’re bound to hit it off with somebody. People take a little time to build friendships. But, you only need one. Then you all can hang out at other places and your circle of friends will grow. “Friendly” is easy. “Friend” takes a little time. And don’t spend all your money at Tanger’s! lol (Have you had some throwed rolls yet?)
I have not yet…but I have before on a spring break down here.
I am saving both Tanger and Lambert’s for when my mom comes to visit me in a coupla weeks
Sounds like you may be closest to Perdido Key, with Johnson’s beach. (And as you’re driving down, notice the Road Kill Cafe on your right.)
Anyway, we haven’t been over there in quite awhile so I don’t remember the names of the places where you could hang out, but they do have some established hot-spots that are real local favorites (some that are just really good restaurants.) The main thing that goes on, where ever you go, is kicking back with a beer while listening to live music. There are some special-interest groups/places, tho. Do you like old cars? playing volleyball? golf? (a lot of courses around here.) And of course there are always baseball games.
I don’t know where you’re staying but maybe there’s a neighbor or two you could invite somewhere.