Top Gulf Shores Venues

The Original Oyster House has the perfect venue for your next group event. With multiple private party rooms with waterfront views in it's Gulf Shores or Mobile Alabama locations and over 30 years of experience, the Original Oyster House offers excellent banquets, group events, wedding rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, receptions, office luncheons, retirement or birthday parties, presentations, celebrations and more. Choose from a great selection or private party menus, appetizers, seafood buffets and spectacular cocktails.

• Spaces for 20-175 Guests
• 1 Boat
• 3 Event Spaces

Our waterfront property and rental home is conveniently centrally located in Orange Beach, Al. The outdoor event setting includes; a water front decorated gazebo, furnished beach area, walk around decking, over head lighting, refrigerator/freezer room, large covered grill and cooking patio area and plenty of parking. We also offer rental and charter boat services on property and offer complete packages that include tables and chairs all for one set price. Our goal is try and provide a quality and affordable venue rather it be for your annual corporate event or your once in a life time wedding or reception event. Unlike most properties we allow you to either prepare your food items on property utilizing our cooking amenities or choose a caterer of your choice. Our on property rental home can accommodate up to 20 guest having 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. We also have a lower level suite with large full bath. this allows for additional sleeping accommodations and easy access restroom facilities.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Turquoise Place is a luxury beachfront resort on the Alabama Gulf Coast, located at 26302 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach. Set along the white-sand shores of the Gulf of Mexico, the property features more than 140 oversized condos across two towers, each with private balcony hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, and gulf-front views. The resort accommodates group gatherings ranging from intimate management retreats for 10 to meetings and events for up to 100 guests, offering room blocks with discounted group rates for qualifying parties. Attendees have access to a full suite of resort amenities, including multiple indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, a 300-foot waterslide, beach access, and on-site dining at Change of Pace and the Spectrum Club Lounge. Named a 2024 Luxury Lifestyle Awards TOP 100 Luxury Hotels and Resorts, Turquoise Place pairs a prime beachfront location with the logistical support of the Spectrum Resorts team, making it a distinctive backdrop for corporate retreats, group celebrations, and private gatherings along the Gulf Coast.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Waterfront

Island House Hotel — a DoubleTree by Hilton — sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico at 26650 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach, Alabama. Every guest room features a private balcony with Gulf-front views, and the property offers direct beach access via two walkways through the dunes. For private events, the hotel provides nearly 5,000 square feet of dedicated function space across five meeting rooms. The Island Ballroom, situated in its own building directly in front of the hotel, spans 3,285 square feet and accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated dinner or 300 for a cocktail reception. The Gulf Room offers a more intimate setting with ocean-facing views for smaller gatherings of up to 40 guests. A personal event coordinator assists with room layouts, menu selection, and guest accommodations throughout the planning process. On-site catering and audiovisual packages are available for all events.

• Spaces for 18-1,000 Guests
• 9 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 9 Total Spaces

Perdido Beach Resort sits on the Gulf of Mexico in Orange Beach, Alabama, offering 44,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across 19 dedicated rooms and venues. Part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, the resort combines beachfront scenery with full-service conference and banquet facilities designed to accommodate everything from intimate executive meetings to large-scale conventions. The resort's event spaces range from individual ballroom sections and reef-named meeting rooms seating as few as 18 to the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 1,000 guests for a reception, and the Grand Reef, which handles 800 for a standing event. Two outdoor venues — Beach Deck and Paradise Point — open directly onto the sugar-white sand and emerald water of the Gulf Coast, with Paradise Point featuring a built-in stage and cascading waterfall fountain. An in-house audiovisual team manages state-of-the-art AV technology throughout the property, and the resort's culinary team provides on-site catering for all events. The property has received multiple Reader's Choice Awards from Convention South and has been recognized by Meetings Today.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Cobalt, The Restaurant is a waterfront dining destination in Orange Beach, Alabama, situated along Perdido Beach Boulevard near Perdido Pass Bridge and Caribe Resort. Founded by Brian and Jodi Harsany, the restaurant serves contemporary coastal cuisine crafted across three distinct kitchens, with every table offering views of Perdido Bay. Boat slips on-site accommodate small vessels and yachts, making the venue accessible from the water. The restaurant hosts private events ranging from small meetings and quiet reunions to large groups and weddings. Its catering team offers customized menus alongside the main dining room, a private dining room, and an outdoor deck. Live music is featured regularly, including during Sunday brunch service. Cobalt holds a Silver Retailer of the Year award from the Alabama Retail Association and operates a sister concept, Cobalt Cabana at Caribe Resort.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Resort
• 1 Waterfront

Caribe Resort is a beachfront resort and event venue situated on more than 30 acres along the Gulf of Mexico in Orange Beach, Alabama. The property sits at 28103 Perdido Beach Blvd and offers couples and event hosts access to both indoor and outdoor settings overlooking the water. The resort's two indoor event spaces — the C-100 and D-100 Meeting Spaces — each accommodate up to 250 guests and are equipped with audio/visual capabilities. Outdoor options include the lazy river deck, a waterfront breezeway, and the white sand beaches of the Gulf, allowing gatherings of up to 600 guests across the full property. Caribe Resort offers in-house catering through its culinary team and provides a dedicated events manager to guide clients through planning. Venue rental includes setup, breakdown, tables, chairs, and white linens. On-site amenities — pools, hot tubs, a marina, a fitness room, and an on-site restaurant — give guests a full resort experience surrounding every event.

• Spaces for 24-220 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 6 Total Spaces

Gulf Shores Meetings & Group Events Big (or Small) Events Planned with Ease Whether you're planning a cheerleading convention or a 10-person management retreat, leave nothing to chance when you work with Spectrum Resorts at The Beach Club's skilled onsite staff. Our staff creates bespoke events that are tailored to your group's specific requirements and expectations. The Beach Club Resort & Spa is a premier destination for meetings and group events on the Alabama Gulf Coast. It's the ideal setting for a memorable Gulf Shores event, with white-sand beaches, excellent culinary experiences, and pre- and post-event activities to suit all attendee's preferences. When you hire Spectrum Resorts, you can book with confidence, knowing that all of the details, from unique culinary selections to high-quality lodgings, will be taken care of. Sit back and let us show you what it means to stay here, play here and relax here for your next important event. An Event without the Worry Whether you need a location for 300 cheerleaders or a venue for a corporate retreat, The Beach Club Resort & Spa's onsite event team can help you plan a seamless event with a big effect. Spectrum Resorts understands how difficult it is for meeting planners to put together a memorable event, so they combine service and solutions to make it happen. What in store at The Beach Club: - Five Onsite Restaurant and Dining Options (seasonal) - The Spa & Salon - Complimentary Kid’s Activities for Spectrum Guests - The Clubhouse - Heated Indoor Pool - Five Outdoor Pools - 8 Lighted Rubico Tennis Courts - Sand Island - Activity/Basketball Court - Complimentary DVD Rentals for Spectrum Guests - Complimentary Bike Rentals for Spectrum Guests - Shopping at The Village Mercantile - The Village Creamery - The Village Lawn (seasonal) - Clean Coverlet with Every Stay

• Spaces for 60-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Oak Hollow Farm is a family-owned event destination set on over 300 acres in Fairhope, Alabama, on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The property traces its roots to the early 1800s, when it operated as a working farm growing cotton, sugar cane, and corn. The land has remained in the same family for six generations, and the farm formally opened as an event venue in 2001. The grounds feature rolling pastures, century-old oak trees, and a signature tunnel of trees draped in white lights — a backdrop well-suited to weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and fundraisers. Two dedicated event spaces accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings of 15 guests to full celebrations of up to 300: The Barn, a 6,000-square-foot hall with a bar area, stage, dance floor, and porches overlooking the property, and The Lodge, a 1,200-square-foot gathering space with a fireplace and wraparound porch for smaller events. On-site bunk rooms are available for overnight stays. A staff of ten — primarily family members — operates the farm with an emphasis on personalized Southern hospitality.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

BILL-E's The Restaurant — opened in 2011 as the Old 27 Grill on what was then Baldwin County Road 27 in Fairhope, Alabama — is a casual restaurant and event venue now located at 19992 Highway 181. The name changed when the road was renumbered, but the spirit of the place stayed the same: handcrafted burgers and hot dogs loaded with a long list of toppings, 27-plus beers and wines on offer, smoked meats from an on-site production facility, and a backyard atmosphere anchored by live music, outdoor games, and a dog-friendly menu. For private and corporate events, BILL-E's Catering handles gatherings from intimate groups of a few to 300 or more, offering styles ranging from backyard BBQ to high-end elegant dining. The team provides custom menus, flexible service formats, and on-site coordination, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients delivered on time. Event inquiries are fielded directly through the catering team by phone or email.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Founded in 1954 by local artists and patrons, the Eastern Shore Art Center is a nonprofit arts organization located at 401 Oak Street in downtown Fairhope, Alabama, on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. The center encompasses five galleries and four instructional studios, offering a home for exhibitions, education, and community programs. The facility is available for private rental and provides a setting of casual elegance suited to cocktail parties, luncheons, wedding receptions, fundraisers, corporate functions, and seminars. Three gallery spaces — the Whiting Gallery, the Woolley Gallery, and the Courtyard Gallery — may be booked individually or as a combined whole-facility rental. Each rental includes access to a catering kitchen, sound system, and an on-site Art Center staff member throughout the event.

• Spaces for 30-1,247 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces
• 7 Convention Centers

The Daphne Civic Center is a multipurpose convention and performing arts center located at 2603 U.S. Highway 98 in Daphne, Alabama, a suburb of Mobile on Alabama's Gulf Coast. Opened in December 1999, the facility was built to serve as a centerpiece for community events, meetings, theater productions, balls, weddings, and more — anchored by a commitment to exceptional quality and a high level of service. The center offers more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space across a variety of rooms. The main Exhibit Hall spans over 11,800 square feet with an open 24-foot ceiling and a permanent 37-by-70-foot stage, accommodating banquet-style gatherings of up to 900 guests or receptions of up to 1,247. A circular 4,900-square-foot lobby, five meeting rooms of varying sizes, and North and South Galleries provide additional options for smaller gatherings, from intimate meetings of 30 to large-scale celebrations of more than 1,200. An experienced events team assists clients from initial planning through event day, providing tables, chairs, room setup, a podium, a microphone, and an attendant for every rental.

• Spaces for 10-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Eastern Shore Lanes is a family entertainment center located in Spanish Fort, Alabama, at 10460 Eastern Shore Blvd. The venue brings together bowling, laser tag, an indoor ropes course, a climbing wall, go-karts, mini golf, an arcade, and the on-site Alley 25 Bar and Grill — making it a versatile destination for birthday parties, corporate outings, team events, and group gatherings. Event packages accommodate groups of 10 or more, with options that bundle lane time, activity admissions, arcade cards, and food service. A private party room is available for birthday celebrations, and full facility buyouts can be arranged for larger events. The venue also offers custom packages for groups seeking a tailored experience.

• Spaces for 160 Guests

Seville Quarter is a historic entertainment complex in downtown Pensacola, Florida, occupying a 19th-century warehouse on East Government Street. Founded in 1967 by Bob Snow — who converted a deteriorating warehouse into "Rosie O'Grady's Warehouse," a casual venue serving beer and peanuts alongside Dixieland jazz — the property has grown into one of the Gulf Coast's most established entertainment destinations. The Mitchell family has owned and operated the complex since 1988. The complex spans seven individually themed rooms — Rosie O'Grady's, Phineas Phogg's, Apple Annie's, Lili Marlene's, End o' the Alley Bar, Fast Eddie's, and Palace Café — along with Heritage Hall, a dedicated banquet facility, and two outdoor courtyards. Each space carries its own character, making the complex well suited for events ranging from intimate rehearsal dinners to large wedding receptions and corporate gatherings. Heritage Hall, at the east end of the complex, features antique furniture and hardwood floors and can be divided into two rooms — the DeLuna and Ariola — for smaller events. An executive chef and full kitchen team handle catering, with options ranging from breakfast and hors d'oeuvres to full dinner service with custom menus.

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Garden

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a 65-acre estate on the Gulf Coast in Theodore, Alabama, about 20 miles south of Mobile. Originally developed as a private retreat by Walter and Bessie Bellingrath, the gardens first opened to the public on April 7, 1932, and have welcomed visitors year-round ever since. The estate encompasses sweeping formal gardens — including the Rose Garden, Camellia Parterre, and Conservatory — alongside the English Renaissance-style Bellingrath Home Museum, completed in 1935 by architect George B. Rogers. Bellingrath offers private event rentals for weddings, corporate gatherings, and organizational events. Wedding ceremonies and receptions are available through all seasons across the estate's garden settings, with a 1939 chapel available for small ceremonies. Indoor events are hosted in the Magnolia Room, which accommodates up to 80 guests and is located adjacent to the Magnolia Café. The Fowl River Pavilion provides a waterfront option with river views. A basic facility rental includes admission for 100 guests, parking, and a complimentary shuttle.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 115 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 800 Guests