5 Extraordinary Activities Only in Fairhope, AL

As innkeepers at Jubilee Suites in Fairhope, AL, we are always on the lookout for the best-of-the-best local activities, food, and cultural experiences to recommend to our guests. While many people come to rest and relax right on our beachfront property, quite a few of our guests also come to experience Fairhope and all that our area has to offer.

We’ve been fortunate to try each of the following activities and can confidently recommend them as uniquely local, super-fun and even extraordinary. What makes each one of these extraordinary is they allow our guests to fully experience some unique aspect of our local culture along with luxurious Southern hospitality. This list is for locals and vacationers alike though. Let us know what you think about each one of our picks. Jubilee Suites guests, if you’d like us to help you book one of these activities for you, give us a call.

 

https://www.benraines.org/
We had the opportunity to spend a day with Ben Raines in his small but mighty boat exploring the gorgeous Lower Delta area of Mobile Bay. To say this trip was life-changing is an understatement. We did not want to come home! The extravagant number of species of flowers, trees, fish, birds, and all forms of life we saw that day along with Ben's narration on everything we saw and his enthusiasm to keep showing us more, was the highlight of the trip. Several of our recent guests have also taken this trip and agree. We had never known before just how important the Mobile Bay Delta is to the ecosystem of our area and to our entire way of life. We loved seeing the biodiversity in the Mobile Bay delta. This is eco-tourism at its best!

Jubilee Suites is located high on a bluff directly on Mobile Bay with about 200 feet of beachfront. We look out over the  sparkling waters of the Bay every day and enjoy the incredible sunsets every evening. But to think that pollution and upstream development could render our Bay lifeless was something that was sobering indeed. We have copies of Ben Raines book, Saving America's Amazon,  at Jubilee Suites for our guests to read or purchase. This beautifully-produced book is full of Ben's photographs and stories and a compelling argument for saving America's most biodiverse river system. If you get a chance, contact Ben at his website and schedule one of his tours. And prepare to be amazed. ($900 for a party of up to six for a 6+ hour tour.)

https://www.southerncharmpicnicco.com/
If you're looking for a unique and over-the-top experience for a special occasion such as an anniversary celebration, a bridal luncheon, a birthday or even a small baby shower, check out the Southern Charm Picnic Company. Monica has thought of absolutely everything your heart could desire for the most luxurious picnic of your life. From set up to clean up she handles the entire affair. Choose your picnic theme, your location and guest list, your props, games, and all the optional add-ons you can imagine. You can even schedule a cruise or cabana with your picnic! Monica came to Jubilee Suites and orchestrated a complete picnic for us and we were simply amazed. We were concerned about the iffy weather that day and that a picnic in the grass had a good chance of getting rained out, but Monica pivoted expertly and set up on our covered porch instead. And we loved it! Even with lots of options, Monica loves to personalize each picnic for its celebrants and there's no request too big for this talented team. See all the details, options and glorious pictures at their website. (Pricing for the first two guests is $350 + tax. Each additional guest is $45 + tax. Extra add-ons available.)

https://sailtime.com/location/alabama/charter/
Living on the water as we do, we're always looking for opportunities for our Jubilee Suites guests to get out onto Mobile Bay for fishing, sightseeing and simply getting a taste of local boating life in Fairhope, Alabama. One of the most exciting guest adventures we offer is a sailing trip with Chris who owns SailTime Alabama, a sailboat-sharing business in Fairhope. If you’re local, check into their membership boat-sharing program and learn to sail with professional sailing lessons. But for our guests and everyone else, Chris offers a few daily options to book a sailing trip for up to 6 people. You choose the type of sail you’re interested in and set it up on one of Chris's brand new luxury sailboats. Your sailing day comes with a local, certified, and experienced Captain and Deckhand, all safety equipment and life jackets. You may also bring food and beverages of your choice for the journey. This trip was SO fun and relaxing and we enjoyed every minute of it. Don't forget your bathing suit, your sunscreen, and your camera! You’ll want to capture all the memories as you enjoy adventuring out on our delightful Mobile Bay for the day. (Price for the full experience ranges from $300 to $500 for up to 6 people.)

 https://tastefairhope.com/
If you're foodies like we are, you'll want to check out the Fairhope Foodie Tour. We recently booked this group walking tour for some guests and they had so much fun, we decided to try it. And we had a ball! This food lover's adventure involved tasting our way through Fairhope and trying a special drink and/or a local favorite dish at 6 restaurants, while our guide told us remarkable stories about the culture and history of Fairhope at each stop. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! We were impressed that our tour included all levels of downtown restaurants, from fine dining to a cafe to an ice cream/coffee shop and lots of local foods found only in Fairhope. And she really knew how to pace us. Traveling on foot to each of the restaurants was great both for admiring the always-stunning flowers along the streets and for walking off the last treat and getting ready for the next one. We will continue to recommend them as one of our favorite extraordinary activities found only in Fairhope. (All ages are welcome. Children $35, adults $72, adults cocktail package $89 per person.) While you're on their website, also check out their Fairhope Happy Hour Cocktail Tour.

 

2024 Alabama Coastal Birdfest:https://southalabamalandtrust.org/birdfest/

Calling all birders! The 2024 Alabama Coastal BirdFest will take place from Wednesday, October 2, 2024 to Saturday, October 5, 2024. This annual event is always one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall migration and caters to birders of every level of expertise and physical ability. It includes workshops plus field trips to various locations around AL and MS, some involving hiking, kayaking, or travel by boat. All depart from and return to 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on a 56-passenger charter bus. Sign up for updates at their website.

2024 Fairhope Film Festival: https://fairhopefilmfestival.org/

Film buffs rejoice! The 2024 Fairhope Film Festival will take place from November 7–10, 2024 in Fairhope, Alabama, and again feature world-class, award-winning films over a full four days. In its 12th year, this festival has hit its stride, and we all look forward to seeing both short and full-length films curated from other film festivals around the world. Plan to join us in Fairhope, AL for all the cinema you want plus workshops, director panels, coffee talks, and a red-carpet party to wrap up the festival. Note that all venues are within walking distance of each other in the beautiful, flower-filled, charming town of Fairhope. Tickets go on sale late summer, so be sure to stay tuned! And check out their website or Facebook page for updates.

If your travels bring you to Fairhope, AL, we'd like to invite you to come stay with us at Jubilee Suites Boutique Bed & Breakfast. We're located directly on Mobile Bay with an extraordinary panoramic view of the water. Each of our 9 individually-decorated luxury suites is furnished in light and airy coastal colors and supplied with lavish amenities you'd expect only in a 5-star hotel. Choose from 1BR or 2BR suites with 1 or 2 baths, all with either full kitchens or convenient kitchenettes. Most also feature private balconies or patios for nightly sunset viewing. Or, if you choose, join the sunset celebration at the firepit on the bluff most evenings, weather permitting.

We delight in offering 5-star Southern hospitality to each one of our guests. To see more about our Suites and to check availability or to book your stay, please see our Suites page. To learn more about our unique Signature Experiences and to see our latest Guest Vacation packages, please click on those pages. If you have questions or need help making your reservation, please don't hesitate to contact us.