For an unforgettable bird’s-eye view of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key, sign up for one of the tours offered by Orange Beach Helicopters. Both morning and afternoon flights are available and last anywhere from seven minutes, for an introductory beach tour, to half an hour for a sunset trip over the Gulf of Mexico. Morning flights leave from the Gulf Shores airport, and afternoon excursions depart from 28273 Perdido Beach Boulevard, next to Caribe Resort.