"City Stores" Have Great Deals For Locals and Tourists

OBA Staff • January 28, 2026

Local City Stores provide unique items for tourists and locals

Orange Beach Store

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The cities of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Foley each offer a unique shopping experience. Their registered trademarked items can only be found in their stores or official city locations. Best of all, when you purchase from a city store, your funds support a local cause or entity.

Each community has its store located at a major intersection in the town. Some people drive by without realizing the treasures they just passed. Each store not only carries the city's official logo items but also regularly stocks special items for local events, such as Mardi Gras.


Orange Beach Store

ORANGE BEACH STORE


The Orange Beach store is located in the heart of the city, across from CoastAL, on Perdido Beach Blvd.. Its famous orange logo and OBA items are only available at this location.


If you purchase any of the "Mako" gear, 100% of the proceeds go to the Orange Beach School system


Visit the online store HERE.


Gulf Shores City Store

GULF SHORES CITY STORE


The SMALL TOWN, BIG BEACH store is located just in front of City Hall, on Hwy 59. Its history as the original "Welcome Center" to the beach only adds to the store's small-town charm. 


Inside, you will find great deals on the logoed shirts and hats. Best of all, this is the only spot for the coveted Gulf Shores Mardi Gras gear, which is available NOW.


Visit the online store HERE.

Foley City Store

CITY OF FOLEY STORE


The City of Foley store is located inside the historic Welcome Center in the heart of the city at the corner of Highways 59 and 98.


The location is surrounded by the Foley Heritage Park and next to the train museum. Great spots to visit while you grab some official Foley gear.


Visit the online store HERE.

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