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Posted: 4/1/2015 8:05:24 PM EDT

Hello I've asked this in other state forums and received some good advice. . We have a week planned down there any good things to see and any good places to eat ?
Also any areas to stay away from ?
Thanks in advance Ed

Posted: 4/1/2015 8:23:28 PM EDT

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If you want to inshore or do some close offshore fishing on a charter you can go to Zeke's Marina. They also have a restaurant that I like to eat at.

Posted: 4/1/2015 8:34:26 PM EDT

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Doc's, the original hole in the wall one. Tin Top on CR 10. The Crab Trap just across the AL/FL line. The Original Oyster House. Gulf Island Grill, it's never busy(I don't know why). Duck's Diner for breakfast.

We go out for lunch. Less money, less wait, and evenings on the beach are awesome.

As far as places to avoid, if you mean dangerous places, that's not a concern down there.

Posted: 4/1/2015 8:39:57 PM EDT

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I forgot to ask about gun shops ? Any shops that are a must visit ? I was in Tuscaloosa years ago to get a lift kit for a 4wd truck thats the only time I've been in your state.

Posted: 4/1/2015 8:43:48 PM EDT

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None that I'm aware of.

Just out of curiosity, what other advice have you received from other forums?

Posted: 4/1/2015 8:44:01 PM EDT

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Thats on my daughters list Thanks

Posted: 4/1/2015 8:52:48 PM EDT

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When we started out prairie dog hunting in South dakota the guys were helpful on the rules and what towns to stay away from . We took the kids to Mall of America ( Not my choice ) we had some good feedback on restaurants and motels . Stuff like that its nice to get opinions on places before you get there. Hell if your coming up here some time let me know . We have stores all over Mi I can usually find out something for you.

Posted: 4/1/2015 9:01:02 PM EDT

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When we started out prairie dog hunting in South dakota the guys were helpful on the rules and what towns to stay away from . We took the kids to Mall of America ( Not my choice ) we had some good feedback on restaurants and motels . Stuff like that its nice to get opinions on places before you get there. Hell if your coming up here some time let me know . We have stores all over Mi I can usually find out something for you.

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None that I'm aware of.

Just out of curiosity, what other advice have you received from other forums?

When we started out prairie dog hunting in South dakota the guys were helpful on the rules and what towns to stay away from . We took the kids to Mall of America ( Not my choice ) we had some good feedback on restaurants and motels . Stuff like that its nice to get opinions on places before you get there. Hell if your coming up here some time let me know . We have stores all over Mi I can usually find out something for you.

Oh, ok. I thought you had asked about OB/GS in other forums.

I feel you will be pleasantly surprised when you get down there. It truly is family friendly and a gorgeous area. Where are you staying?

Posted: 4/1/2015 9:07:41 PM EDT

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Oh, ok. I thought you had asked about OB/GS in other forums.

I feel you will be pleasantly surprised when you get down there. It truly is family friendly and a gorgeous area. Where are you staying?

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None that I'm aware of.

Just out of curiosity, what other advice have you received from other forums?

When we started out prairie dog hunting in South dakota the guys were helpful on the rules and what towns to stay away from . We took the kids to Mall of America ( Not my choice ) we had some good feedback on restaurants and motels . Stuff like that its nice to get opinions on places before you get there. Hell if your coming up here some time let me know . We have stores all over Mi I can usually find out something for you.

Oh, ok. I thought you had asked about OB/GS in other forums.

I feel you will be pleasantly surprised when you get down there. It truly is family friendly and a gorgeous area. Where are you staying?

The wife rented a place on the beach near the state park . I guess its near the bike trails and state park ? I just check 3/4 of a mile from Gulf State Park.

Posted: 4/1/2015 9:19:12 PM EDT

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Almost all of the condos on the beach are GTG. The only iffy one is Sugar Beach Condominiums. Some of those have been remodeled and some haven't.

Posted: 4/1/2015 9:52:49 PM EDT

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When will you be down here?

Posted: 4/1/2015 10:22:37 PM EDT

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Next week

Posted: 4/1/2015 10:23:04 PM EDT

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If you want to inshore or do some close offshore fishing on a charter you can go to Zeke's Marina. They also have a restaurant that I like to eat at.

Thats on my daughters list Thanks

Which boat are you going out on? Angler Management, Clay Blankenship, really put us on some good reds last time we were out. I'm hoping to end up having him next time we go down this summer.

Posted: 4/1/2015 10:40:18 PM EDT

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Ohh cool. I'll be out of town for a few days, but will hopefully be back here later in the week. I work at the Gulf Restaurant, and it's probably the most kid friendly place around here. Naval Aviation museum isn't far from here. As for fishing, the cobia are running right now, but I'm not sure how many charters are offering trips for them. Fisher's, Fisherman's Corner, and Shipp's Harbor Grill are some more great food choices. J&M and Sam's Bait and Tackle (both on Canal) have an abundance of awesome fisherman stuff and clothing. If you like sushi, Master Joe's just opened next to Sam's and has some good rolls.

Posted: 4/1/2015 10:46:28 PM EDT

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Which boat are you going out on? Angler Management, Clay Blankenship, really put us on some good reds last time we were out. I'm hoping to end up having him next time we go down this summer.

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If you want to inshore or do some close offshore fishing on a charter you can go to Zeke's Marina. They also have a restaurant that I like to eat at.

Thats on my daughters list Thanks

Which boat are you going out on? Angler Management, Clay Blankenship, really put us on some good reds last time we were out. I'm hoping to end up having him next time we go down this summer.

I need to talk to them yet hopefully they have some openings . I'm not much for fishing but the wife and daughter love it. The father in law had a nice Carver that we used for salmon fishing but he sold it. You get spoiled on the big boats.

Posted: 4/2/2015 9:56:02 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:14:55 PM EDT

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How's the vacation?

Posted: 4/9/2015 8:51:34 PM EDT

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Go to Sea and Suds on Friday nights for all you can eat mullet. There is the Naval Aviation museum in Pensacola; it's free and one of the best museums I've been to. Go early on a Tuesday or Wednesday and you can see the Blue Angels.

Posted: 4/9/2015 11:29:49 PM EDT

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If you want to inshore or do some close offshore fishing on a charter you can go to Zeke's Marina. They also have a restaurant that I like to eat at.

Thats on my daughters list Thanks

My wife's stepdad actually works for them but unless yall do a dolphin cruise he won't be your captain.

Posted: 4/10/2015 11:04:43 AM EDT

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We had a wonderful time guys thanks for all the help . A friend of the wifes son had baseball camp down there so we moved up our stay. We arived on friday and drove out yesterday.
The only restaurant we dined in was Francisco's (?) Italian loacated in the mall by Walmart. We order crabs shrimp tuna you name it from a take out place on the strip across from our place. Their name starts with an L they have all the bright neon lights ? We did make it over to the Wharf to shop and have drinks at Toby Kieths . We also hit the dolphin tour there the kids loved it.
I wanted to do more maybe meet up with some of you guys but I couldnt get the kids off the beach. The wife and I been trying to get in shape walking in the morning and doing some swimming. The fresh air and heat knocked us out early.
We are planing to come down next year just the wife and I or maybe our couple friends . We really like the area and want to visit in the off season not during spring break .
Ed

Posted: 4/10/2015 12:10:42 PM EDT

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Easy_E, if you are wanting to get some good inshore fishing for reds come down when the water is getting cold. We went out in the first week of December a few years back and caught our limit and started to cull out the smaller fish about an hour and a half into our 4 hour charter.

Posted: 4/10/2015 11:43:53 PM EDT

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Glad you had a great stay! If you want to miss the crowds, go in September. I love it then! No crowds and still warm enough to enjoy the water and beach.

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