Surf Side Shores Travel Guide
Gulf Shores
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Popular places to visit
Gulf Shores Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.
Fort Morgan
Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Fort Morgan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fort Morgan Beach during your trip to Fort Morgan?
Hangout Music Fest
Hangout Music Fest is just one of the places to see in Gulf Shores, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
After visiting Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Waterville USA
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Waterville USA during your visit to Gulf Shores. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
Alabama: Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Orange Beach: Dolphin & Sailing Cruise Aboard 52' Catamaran
Top hotels in Surf Side Shores
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
We had a view of the beach, the hotel was very nice. Had a pool/ lazy river. The beach was very accessible. Enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Beachside Resort Hotel
The room was clean? Water hot, good parking & friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Great time
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Excellent Overall. Beautiful suite. Nothing bad to say except garage parking attached to the Embassy suites is too pricey. The same as offsite parking? Ridiculous. Excellent breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
Staff were an absolute godsend. I was out of state for a family medical emergency. I was treated with the utmost kindness. The rest of my family also stayed at this hotel. The rooms were good size and clean. The complementary breakfast was really good. The price was good as well. Hotel was a 10 minute ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
Located very close to the soccer fields. Reception staff (Anthony and others) were super friendly. Room was clean and well maintained. A/C didn’t keep the room cold enough. Breakfast was ok, lots of guests were eating and the staff had a tough time keeping up with demand and keeping the area ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Surf Side Shores
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.
Gulf Highlands
While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course.
Cabana Beach
Cabana Beach might not have many top sights, but Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fort Morgan Pines
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fort Morgan Pines and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan.
Brigadoon Trail
Brigadoon Trail might not have many top sights, but West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Plash Island
While Plash Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf Shores Golf Club.
