Celebrate Friendship on National Girls Night Out Day

OBA Staff • September 22, 2025

NATIONAL GIRLS’ NIGHT: September 22

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — So the vacation season is ending and you haven't seen your BFF for a while, then make plans for tonight. It is National Girls Night Out Day and a good reason to get your group together. Okay, we know that locals practice this once or twice a week, but since it's officially a "national day" then you can round up the entire gang.

National Girls’ Night encourages women to gather with their best girlfriends for a night in to relax, recharge, and foster meaningful connections. Of course, there are many ways to celebrate a Girls’ Night. Whether you stay in or go out, the night invites women to reconnect and celebrate life together. Choose to cook together or seek out your favorite restaurant. Enjoy a book club together or a movie night. Visit a beachfront bar with your favorite band. The celebration is all about women disconnecting from the stresses of everyday life. What’s better than engaging with besties for an evening of social self-care?

Here are some favorite local spots to think about today:

COASTAL RESTAURANT AND BAR: A new restaurant and lifestyle location in Orange Beach, Alabama. Amazing waterfront views

COBALT THE RESTAURANT: Casual atmosphere with waterfront dining, live music and great service.

THE HANGOUT: Where 59 Ends and the Fun Begins! The Hangout is a famous family restaurant and entertainment

THE FLORA-BAMA: Home of the Bushwackers and the Interstate Mullet Toss. Live Beachfront Music

TACKY JACKS: Serving the Gulf Coast for 40 years...and counting. BY LAND OR SEA!

LULU'S: Fabulous food, great service, family friendly environment, fun shopping and new arcade

VOYAGERS: Discover authentic Gulf Coast cuisine amidst an intimate setting and panoramic Gulf views

Vote for your favorite Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Beach Bars

< Older Post

Newer Post >

Share this article w/ Friends...

Autumn Begins Today With Equal Light and Cooler Evenings

By OBA Staff • September 22, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Here comes fall on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The seasons turn today as the sun’s direct rays cross the equator, sending the Northern Hemisphere into a steady slide toward shorter days and cooler evenings. Residents can expect quicker sunsets, gentler mornings, and a gradual shift in beach...

Gulf Shores Council Set to Weigh Permits, Parking Rules, Audit and Vape Tax

By OBA Staff • September 22, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores leaders will take up a full slate of city business at their next regular meeting. The agenda covers public event permits, zoning changes, new licenses, and budget matters. Public safety coordination and court dates are also on the list. Residents will have time to speak on items

Gulf Coast Week Packed with Family Fun and Local Events

By Jessica A. Taylor • September 22, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — This week's Gulf Coast calendar is packed with community-oriented, family-friendly events and local attractions to explore. Highlights include a "Meet the Mayor" event at the Foley Public Library and a celebration of local heritage and heartbeat featuring live music gatherings at Lulu’s...

Gulf Shores Residents Head Back to the Polls for Runoff Election

By OBA Staff • September 21, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents in Gulf Shores will choose the next City Council member for Place No. 1 in a runoff election. Contestants for Place 1 include incumbent Joe Garris, JR. and challenger Austin “Coach” Boyd. City officials ask that voters check their assigned polling place before heading out, since lo

FBISF Youth Showcase Opens Applications for Student Performers

By OBA Staff • September 21, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Frank Brown International Foundation for Music and Songwriters’ Festival is preparing to showcase the next wave of young musical talent. Applications are now open for the festival’s annual Youth Showcase, which gives high school-aged performers a chance to share original songs on stage a

Orange Beach Police Launches Student Explorers Program

By R. Ken Cooper • September 20, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach high school students are getting to take a new look at public safety careers. The Orange Beach Police Department says a local Explorers program is taking shape for 9th through 12th graders. The aim is simple yet practical—learn what police work is really like. It’s also a...

Singing for Scholarships Returns at National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores

By OBA Staff • September 20, 2025

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Students in the Gulf Shores area are tuning up their voices for a chance to earn scholarships during the 52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival. The Singing for Scholarships competition, a staple of the festival, returns this fall with prize money available for both performers and their...

Baldwin County League of Women Voters Leads Voter Registration Drives in Foley

By OBA Staff • September 20, 2025

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley city leaders are joining a national push to encourage residents to take part in elections by registering to vote. At a recent council meeting, officials stressed that strong participation at the ballot box is central to democracy. Volunteers from the Baldwin County League of Women Voters...

Orange Beach Fundraiser Mixes Food Fun and Prizes for Animal Rescue

By OBA Staff • September 19, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Safe Harbor Animal Coalition is preparing for one of its most anticipated community fundraisers, a celebration designed to blend good food, entertainment, and philanthropy. The event, called “A Fun Paw Down,” promises an afternoon that is lighthearted but anchored in purpose...

Orange Beach Set to Host Sounds of the Island Marching Band Festival

By OBA Staff • September 19, 2025

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing to welcome a wave of music later this month as the city hosts the Sounds of the Island Marching Band Festival. The event brings together school bands from Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, offering a mix of college-level talent and high school pride. Organizers say...