Reviewed by: Audrey Kent
The ultimate Gulf-to-table seafood guide on Alabama’s Beaches
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Nothing says summer in Alabama like a big, beautiful plate of seafood pulled straight from the Gulf.
Think: Stepping into your backyard garden and plucking the juiciest strawberry or a perfect tomato from the vine … but make it seafood.
Within less than a five-hour drive from Birmingham, Alabama’s Beaches might as well be our backyard, and now is the time to dig into their bounty. And yes, there should also be a Bushwacker or two involved while you’re there.
Read on for where to go, what to order and inside tips for the best experience.
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