Point Clear, Alabama
Population: 1,876
Located in Baldwin County
Welcome to beautiful Point Clear, a vibrant and livable Southern city that began over a hundred years ago when an adventurous group of people sought their personal utopia. Come and visit today, and find out why people say they instantly feel at home in this city, where newcomers are welcomed and friendships are easily forged. With its location high on the bluffs of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, Point Clear has long been known for its lovely parks, rich with moss-draped live oaks. It is also known for its sweeping panoramic views of Mobile Bay (why else is it called Point Clear - you can see clear out to the other side of the Bay!), and its charming and vital downtown where visitors and locals alike find reasons to shop, stroll, and dine. 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 is reminiscent of an Old World village, with its refined upscale atmosphere and its something for everyone composition. 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. Some say that next to just making conversation, walking is perhaps the top recreation in Point Clear. 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 Point Clear'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. Point Clear is surprisingly affordable, even though most homes have ocean views and access. Ranging anywhere from $100,000 to the millions, homes come in a variety of sizes and styles. A cozy Cape Cod for example sells for $160,000 while a custom built home can be two million, the choice is yours. Come and check out this charming, memorable town, for regardless of where you are from or where you have been, you'll love Point Clear.
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