With its location high on the bluffs of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Fairhope has long been known for its lovely parks, rich with moss-draped live oaks, its sweeping panoramic views of Mobile Bay, and its charming and vital downtown where visitors and locals alike find reasons to shop, stroll, and dine. Whether you come for a day or for a lifetime, you'll be welcomed to beautiful Fairhope.

Colorful & Picturesque

Fairhope is best known for its romantic, sweeping views of Mobile Bay and the storybook charm of its shops and flowers. It is truly captivating. As you stroll the shady waterfront parks or browse the century-old downtown, you know you are enjoying a special treasure of the deep South. It's tranquil and refreshing and appeals to something deep in everyone

   In the picturesque downtown, just up the hill from the bay, you'll find shops, boutiques, cafes, art galleries and gift shops galore. The flower-filled downtown (where even the trash receptacles double as planters!), is reminiscent of an Old World village, with its refined upscale atmosphere and its something for everyone composition. If you're looking for that special gift or a treasured antique, you'll find the perfect shop in downtown Fairhope, but you will also find great shops selling almost anything else you might need, including children's toys, clothing for the whole family, pet supplies, books, art supplies, and gourmet foods, even hardware and everyday groceries.

   The favorite local cuisine is fresh seafood brought in from the surrounding Gulf waters to neighboring fishing villages. Oysters, shrimp and crab are the delicacies most frequently ordered in the small cafes and restaurants in the area, often complemented by delicious fresh vegetables grown on Baldwin County's lush farmlands.

   If you like discovering the quaint and distinctive, then you will enjoy Fairhope, the perfect place to visit or to call home.

Tranquil & Refreshing

   Some say that next to just making conversation, walking is perhaps the top recreation in Fairhope. The bay has a certain mystique that draws people to its shores. On any evening or early morning, you will find outdoor enthusiasts strolling the public pier or the bluff-top sidewalks. Some go to watch seasoned fishermen cast their nets, others to mingle and chat, but most go for the simple pleasure of strolling the softly illuminated pier and looking at the twinkling lights of Mobile across the bay.

   The climate is ideal for most types of outdoor sports - biking, golfing, tennis and fishing. Sailing and other water sports have been part of Fairhope's tradition from its early days. Local marinas have every imaginable size and model sailboat, which you may rent from one of the charter services. A challenging municipal golf course, Quail Creek, is also located in Fairhope, and the mild climate makes golfing enjoyable year-round.

Visit this charming, memorable town, for regardless of where you are from or where you have been, you'll love Fairhope.

Fairhope Pier Webcam link

Fairhope has been noticed by regional magazines and named one of the

Top Three Southern Towns by Southern Living Readers Choice Awards

Top 10 Romantic Escapes

Fairhope Governmental Structure Committee Blog