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Local last minute gift ideas in the Orange Beach Area

OBA Staff • Dec 19, 2022

Shop local for last minute gifts

Orange Beach Shop Local for Christmas

Orange Beach, Ala. - (OBA) - With only a few days before Christmas many people have not finished their shopping or just don't know what to get someone. A great ideas is to stop by the local shops and pick-up a shirt, cap or other item that is logoed with local brands. Think about the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach stores!


There are several items in each of these stores that will make excellent gifts for out-of-town friends and even locals who may not have the store's newest design. Below we have provided a list of local shops where you can get these gifts in just minutes. You can also have a couple on hand for those surprise people who you may have forgotten until Christmas day.


The Gulf Shores Store - 1821 AL-59, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 in front of City Hall


The Orange Beach Store - 25122 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL  36561


Tacky Jacks Gift Shop - 27205 Safe Harbor Drive, Orange Beach, AL 36561


New COASTAL Clothing - 25722 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL  36561


Bubba's Seafood House Gift Shop - 24621 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561


Zeke's Dock Store - 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561


Caribe Marina & Watersports Dock Store - 28101 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 36561


Emporium @ C - 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL  by Rouses


Ron Jon Surf Shop - 22723 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561


Maggie's Gift Shop - 25753 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL  36561


The Hangout Gift Shop - 101 E. Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL  36542


Flora-Bama Gift Shop - 17401 Perdido Beach Blvd, State Line


Paradise Marine Center - 6940-A Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542


Bear Point Harbor Dock Store - 5749 Bay La Launch Ave., Orange Beach, AL 36561


Orange Beach Marina Dock Store - 27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561


The Pantry at the Wharf - 4790 Wharf Pkwy F106, Orange Beach, AL 36561


Kilwins - 4751 Main Street, Unit F113, Orange Beach, AL 36561


Yabba's Wacky Snack Shack - 100 W Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 36535


Or you can get gift cards from local restaurants


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