CARIBBEAN COLORS, GULF COAST SOUL: A STOP ALONG THE WAY

Caribbean Waters… Right Here on the Gulf Coast

By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
"Guided by Integrity. Backed by Experience. Search the Gulf with Meredith Amon."

Over the weekend, we pulled off for a break on one of the small islands we love to stop at during our boating adventures. I took a short video while we were anchored that I just had to share — because honestly, if I didn’t know better, I’d think I was looking at a hidden cove somewhere in the Caribbean.

The water was so clear you could see straight to the sandy bottom, every shell glistening beneath the gentle tide. It shimmered with a mix of soft turquoise and deep teal, and the sunlight added just the right glow.

Moments like these remind me how lucky I am to call the Gulf Coast home. Living on Ono Island and having quick access to scenes like this never gets old. It’s the kind of beauty that makes people stop in their tracks — or better yet, drop anchor and stay a while.

One of my neighbors once said,

“The Gulf doesn’t just sparkle — it breathes life into your day.”

I couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re headed out to fish, explore, or just drift in silence, these waters have a way of grounding you. They're not just part of the landscape — they’re part of the lifestyle.

If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up and having this kind of escape in your own backyard, I’d love to help you find it. Whether it’s a home with a boat slip or a new construction with views of the bay, it’s closer than you think.

Watch the video and take in the peace of it. This is what we mean when we say: #becausewelivehere.

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333 W Beach Boulevard Unit 710, Gulf Shores

2 Beds 2 Baths 821 SqFt Residential MLS® # 371965

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$469,990

23951 Peppermint Street, Elberta

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385452

Meritage Homes of Alabama Inc

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1872 W Beach Boulevard Unit I201, Gulf Shores

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,416 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385755

Waters Edge Realty PHONE: 251-786-2644

$469,900

527 Beach Club Trail Unit D609, Gulf Shores

1 Bed 2 Baths 671 SqFt Residential MLS® # 370834

Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach PHONE: 815-494-4415

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615 W Beach Boulevard Unit 1e, Gulf Shores

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,036 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382900

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26750 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 804, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 642 SqFt Residential MLS® # 363322

Bellator RE LLC Orange Beach PHONE: 251-948-5555

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1524 W Beach Boulevard Unit #404, Gulf Shores

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,236 SqFt Residential MLS® # 356207

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24160 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2046, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 685 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384108

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572 E Beach Boulevard Unit 317, Gulf Shores

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,008 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383388

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4669 Casablanca Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,008 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379287

Levin Rinke Realty PHONE: 850-450-7241

$465,000

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4645 Casablanca Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,008 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379282

Levin Rinke Realty PHONE: 850-450-7241

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1616 W State Highway 180 Unit E1, Gulf Shores

2 Beds 2 Baths 870 SqFt Residential MLS® # 376292

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-284-6157

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