The beaches along the Gulf Coast are as varied as the personalities of those who frequent them, but some rules seem to apply.
Text by Hallie King
Gaillard Island |
Dauphin Island |
Gravine Island |
Point Clear |
Ono Island |
Gulf Shores |
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Outfit |
Long sleeve Patagonia shirt and quick-dry pants |
A Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo t-shirt and swimsuit
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Cut-off jean shorts |
Seersucker shorts and loafers without socks |
Aftcos and a Columbia |
A hot pink muscle shirt |
Boat |
Pathfinder equipped for inshore fishing |
A hand-me-down Boston Whaler. It runs great! |
Purple glitter bass boat |
A perfectly restored Stauter Cedar Point Special |
A Jupiter center console with triple 400 horsepower engines |
A pool float, because |
Cooler |
An Orca stocked with waters and a light snack |
A classic red Igloo |
A five-gallon bucket |
Soft-sided and pulled in a red wagon |
A giant Yeti |
White plastic foam |
Mantra |
“Have your heard about |
“We went floundering last night in the sound and caught a whopper!” |
“Gitt’r done.” |
“Did I hear the bell ringing for a jubilee this morning?” |
“We’re heading to Pinfish to anchor up to Dad’s Viking!” |
“So cool, brah!” |
Seafood |
Sheepshead, fresh caught |
A shrimp boil |
Fried mullet caught |
Crabmeat-stuffed flounder |
Fresh tuna |
Whatever the “white fish” is |
Accessory |
A hat that clips to your collar |
A cast net |
An e-cig |
A few kids in seersucker bathing suits |
A Shimano 30 wide |
A portable boombox |
Drink |
The occasional Heineken |
A beer-rita |
Natural Light |
White wine, perfectly chilled |
A Blackberry Farm saison |
A margarita in the sand |
Tan Line |
Tan found only between your sunglasses and neck gaiter |
Tan found mainly |
Tan found in every |
Tan found only in appropriate areas |
Tan found on your face |
Tan found anywhere |
Hat |
Big-brimmed and quick drying |
A visor |
A non-ironic trucker hat |
A straw hat |
A perfectly bent ball cap |
An ironic trucker hat |
Tattoo Level |
5%, with your favorite animal making a small appearance |
50%, a few but nothing |
150%, and ready for more |
0%, because you don’t |
10%, with one or two that are well-hidden |
100%, with plenty to |
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You heard the call of the wild and belong among the birds! You enjoy the comfort of a quiet space and the serenity of quaint surroundings, and you don’t enjoy being disturbed when you’re having time to yourself. |
Welcome to “the Island!” You fit right in with the laid-back, welcoming community. You’re family-oriented and view the beach as a home just as much as a destination. |
Ooo-wee! You’re here for a good time and follow the official island Facebook page for all of the essential updates. You don’t mind a crowd and feed off of the energy of those around you. |
The boardwalk called and you answered! You avoid the sand and like to stay clean and tidy. You’re relaxed but sophisticated, and enjoy sunsets on the wharf every evening. |
Congratulations on your new home! You enjoy having your own space that reflects your great sense of style, but also value tight-knit community bonds and enjoy sharing your space with friends. |
Hang loose and hit the beaches! You’re young, trendy but original and always up for a party. You enjoy following the crowd and flaunting every beach accessory you can find. |
Text by Hallie King
