City Store

City Store

The Gulf Shores City Store is your exclusive home for official Gulf Shores merchandise. 

Take the Small Town, Big Beach™ lifestyle wherever you go!

Shop in-store or online

The current City Store building was the first Gulf Shores Tourist Information Center, established in 1966, and was relocated and renovated in 1972, coinciding with the dedication of the W.C. Holmes Bridge. Throughout the 1980s, Wingard’s Jewelry Shop, operated by Al Wingard, was located there. Wade Ward Real Estate was the final tenant before the property was purchased and donated to the City.

The City of Gulf Shores is proud to announce the release of Small Town, Big Beach, the first edition of a stunning pictorial history coffee table book that preserves, celebrates, and shares the communitys story with residents and visitors alike.

Spearheaded by the City of Gulf Shores and published and curated by PV Publications, Inc., this year-and-a-half-long project captures Gulf Shores’ journey from a small coastal town to a world-class destination — while honoring the people whose dedication continues to define it.

Filled with historic photographs from private collections and archives, the book offers a rare glimpse into the past through first-hand accounts from residents and local leaders. Stunning scenic imagery captures the natural beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, while engaging narratives highlight beloved landmarks, cherished traditions, and the community milestones that have shaped Gulf Shores into the vibrant coastal town it is today.

Perfect for long-time residents, new community members, and anyone who loves the Alabama Gulf Coast, this pictorial history book serves as both a treasured keepsake and an invaluable record for future generations. 

 Additional copies of the book are available for purchase at the Gulf Shores City Store, the Gulf Shores Museum and online at www.gulfshoresgear.com 

For more information about the first official Pictorial History Book, contact the City Store at 251-968-2504.

PREVIEW THE BOOK HERE

Hurricane/Re-Entry Decals

The City Store serves as a secondary location for distributing residential hurricane re-entry decals.  Please click here for more information and to view the requirements to attain hurricane/re-entry decals.  

Rental Facilities

The Rental Facilities Office is located within the City Store. Facility keys can be returned to the front desk staff or dropped off in the key drop-off box, located next to the front entrance, after hours. If you are interested in renting one of the City of Gulf Shores facilities, please contact Brian Dugall, Rental Supervisor, at 251-968-1173 or by email to set up an appointment.

The City Store is also the location for purchasing and picking up event tickets for City ticketed events. For questions about ticket purchases or pickups, please call our Events Division at 251-968-1171.

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