We just burned up freeway miles so nothing in the way of notable scenery.
The area we are in is actually several places. Our hotel is in Gulf Shores. We cruised along the beach and drove through Orange Beach and before we knew the it, we had crossed the state line and we're headed straight for Pensacola Florida.
Pensacola wasn't in our travel plans (although it's probably a very nice place), so we turned around.
Janet pegged it perfectly when she suggested that the area looks a lot like a huge "Ocean Shores". Lots of condominiums lining the beach with the odd hotel thrown in here and there. Beach access wasn't obvious and parking was scarce.
At the state line we saw a place that looked like we needed to visit. Flora-Bama. There were police stopping traffic so people could cross the street and parking across that street that was accepting donations for charities. Flora-Bama was hoppin! There had to be 4 different bands playing all sorts of different music at various places within the place. People were heading to and from the beach from there. Sensibly, it seems carrying alcohol to the beach is allowed. 
It's hard to see from the picture but there a million people out there enjoying the Gulf of México.
Next stop The Undertow. A major reason for visiting the area. They had a crawfish (mud bug), all you can eat, boil for $10. Worth the drive! Good eats and good people. The southern people sure are polite. It definitely adds to the enjoyment. A stop at Tackey Jacks on our way back to the room so I could write this.
Another nice day and again we've barely scratched the surface. It, non the less, leaves us with a good impression and we'd happily visit again.
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