Alabama Gulf Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

USS Alabama at sunset, Mobile, Alabama
USS Alabama at sunset, Mobile, Alabama
Out getting sunsets while I was in the south. Found this spot
Fall sunset at Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier
Created in 2012 by sculptor Mark Cline for billionaire George Barber, the ‘Lady in the Lake’ is modeled after country singer Sara Evans and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. She floats in the waters of the marina and is accessible to anyone who wishes to visit. If she was standing on land she would be 108 feet tall!

Where to stay in Alabama Gulf Coast

On a small walk way, at Alabama state beach park. Located in gulf shores, Alabama. Great location to get away from the crowds and catch some massive waves. #localsecrets

Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
Turtle warning.

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.

Gulf Highlands
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline.

Mobile Central Business District

While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile.

Mobile Central Business District
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

Surf Side Shores

When in Surf Side Shores, you can plan a visit to Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Surf Side Shores
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Morgantown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morgantown and surrounding area, you can visit Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
old wooden pier at sunset

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is Rp1.411.027 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
Rp1.411.027
Rp1.636.792 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,397 reviews)
Clean room, quick check-in and very friendly staff

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

2.5 out of 5
25518 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is Rp1.773.719 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
Rp1.773.719
Rp2.057.515 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
Sha Cha was so friendly when we go to the hotel. She spoke to us ever time we passed by the front desk! Sha Cha was so kind and helpful and she is was fun to talk to.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
21196 East Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is Rp1.677.471 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.677.471
Rp1.945.867 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Overall facility.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham

Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
22984 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach AL
Stay at this beach condo in Orange Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and The Wharf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
We were impressed with the 3 br unit and would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham
Shamrock Shores - Gulf Front West End Pet Friendly Property With Room For Everyone. 3 Master Suites! 6 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

Shamrock Shores - Gulf Front West End Pet Friendly Property With Room For Everyone. 3 Master Suites! 6 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

4 out of 5
2941 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island AL
Stay at this beach condo in Dauphin Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions West End Beach and Dauphin Island Public Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
This house has amazing views and the fishing either off the decks or downstairs is great. It is a beautiful house with spectacular views and right on the ocean.With that said, there are some things that really detracted from the property. The cookware looked like something they threw away at a garage ...

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Shamrock Shores - Gulf Front West End Pet Friendly Property With Room For Everyone. 3 Master Suites! 6 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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