Coastal Haven RV Park Campground Review

I just recently checked out of Coastal Haven RV Park in Fairhope, Alabama. This park was a great choice for me since it was close to family who live in Daphne. The sites were pretty basic, with full hookup (water, electric, sewer). The park provided free wifi (weak at times), but not cable TV. Since I spent most of my time visiting family and sightseeing, I didn't watch much TV, but would have liked stronger internet connections for blogging. My site was #18 which was long enough for my RV and car.  The sites had concrete slabs so things stayed clean when it rained. The slab included a little patio area big enough for tables and chairs. Many of my neighbors were full-timers who worked in the area and used the park for their home. The park had a small recreation building with bathrooms and laundry facilities. The camp host, Kris, also lived at the park, so she was available if I had any questions. The cost was about $450 for the month ($15 night).  Not bad for a month's rent, right?

I wrote up a summary of the things that you can do in the area around this campground on my Camino Turtle Travels website if you want to learn more about Fairhope and the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay.

Photo below: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Fairhope, Alabama. This parish church was one of the closest to the campground and was my nephew's family parish as well. It's an active parish with lots of things to do related to the Catholic faith for those who may be looking for this in their travels.

Sunsets are Awesome in Fairhope, Alabama

I recently discovered the eastern shore of the Mobile Bay when some of my family relocated near Fairhope, Alabama. This week I had the pleasure of visiting them for Thanksgiving. As part of their regular routine, the family likes to drive down to the pier to watch the sunset and to take walks along the shore with the little kids. They suggested we head down before dinner on Wednesday night. The evening was warm, around 75 degrees with a slight breeze off the bay. As we walked along the pier the locals greeted us and showed my young grand nephews the fish they caught. The boys were excited to run out onto the long pier and to show me all the things they liked about living on the bay. I am afraid to admit this, but I think I am falling in love with this beautiful, relaxing, hospitable place. Everyone here is so friendly and the pace of life is much more relaxed than life in the Washington, DC metro area. I may have found my new favorite place to unwind and thank God for my many blessings. 

Since we are actually in a fall/winter month, the sun set around 4:30, so after watching the sunset we headed back to the house for dinner and some games. It was so fun to spend time with my sister, my nephew, his wife and their three little kids. Lots of laughs and a rousing game or two helped to round out a delightful day. I can't wait for our upcoming outing to Dauphin Island and the west coast of Mobile Bay. I highly recommend that if you are ever driving along Interstate 10 that you take some time to eat some seafood and to watch the sunset over Mobile Bay.