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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30810 W Ono North Loop, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,920 SqFt Residential MLS® # 375241

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29348 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 309, Orange Beach

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,330 SqFt Residential MLS® # 373742

eXp Realty Southern Branch PHONE: 251-923-7902

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27405 Polaris Street Unit 503, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,367 SqFt Residential MLS® # 374327

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12475 State Highway 180 Unit 66, Gulf Shores

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,098 SqFt Residential MLS® # 359872

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324 Sunrise Drive, Gulf Shores

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302 W 8th Street, Gulf Shores

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,466 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372701

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1021 W Beach Boulevard Unit 201, Gulf Shores

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,324 SqFt Residential MLS® # 371669

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26072 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 404 B, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,633 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385785

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-554-1493

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351 E 2nd Avenue, Gulf Shores

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,044 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379796

Waters Edge Realty PHONE: 251-753-4322

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2880 Straits Boulevard, Gulf Shores

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,290 SqFt Residential MLS® # 377733

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29576 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1212, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,064 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385370

White Shores Realty, LLC

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24038 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 401, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382901

Bayside Real Estate Group

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