Unless you are an artist seeking inspiration, Gulf Shores is not an art destination. However, the Alabama Sport Art Museum, located nearby by in Daphne, Alabama, is a sports fan must-see. It is the largest collection of sport art in North America showcasing. more than 1,000 pieces of sport art in painting, sculpture, prints, posters and photographs. A day trip into Mobile, Alabama also yields art treasures. The Mobile Museum of Art is the largest fine art museum along the coast between Tampa and New Orleans. Suite 301 is the first phase of a landmark new contemporary art showcase on Cathedral Square in Mobile.

Local artists are inspired by the beauty of the area. The Artists Gallery and Sea Oats Studio feature original oil paintings, wood, clay and metal sculptures by local and regional artists. At the Pottery Central World Headquarters, Artist Steven Dark, crafts one of a kind works from clay. It’s hard to resist taking home a piece of paradise.