Looks like there are at least two excellent choices when it comes time to visit a marina in Gulf Shores, Alabama. For those new to these waters, Gulf Shores lies directly on the path of the Northern Gulf ICW, just east of Mobile Bay.

We have stayed at “Lulu’s Homeport Marina” and “The Wharf ” for the last few nights and found both to be the finest marina facilities we have stayed at thus far. Nice floating docks. Lulu’s has added a bath house and laundry room and Lulu’s restaurant is excellent The Wharf has shopping and a number of good restaurants. Lulu’s was $1.50/ft with BoatsUS discount. The Wharf was $2.00/ft. We had heard that both of these marinas were cost prohibitive. We didn’t find that to be the case and are glad that we did not miss these “jewels”. Both had diesel at $3 a gallon and said it would be dropping into the $2’s soon. PTL
Brad and Patti Salvage
“Salvage Crew”

Staying at The Wharf at Orange Beach AL. Modern floating docks with free wifi, cable and plenty of power. On property modern outside mall with stores, restaurants, bars, and movie theater. Very nice stop.