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 Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
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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
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
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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
The Wharf

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 Rp1.413.292 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
Rp1.413.292
Rp1.639.486 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (1,382 reviews)
Hotel with a lazy river pool, beach access, spacious rooms with balconies, and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
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 Rp1.644.711 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
Rp1.644.711
Rp1.907.864 total
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (1,010 reviews)
Loved everything about this place. Rooms were clean the beach was beautiful! Can’t wait to visit in summer when the 2nd pool is done

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

2.5 out of 5
2970 Koniar Wy Foley AL
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Foley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Park at OWA and The Wharf are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
Clean room very polite staff, breakfast was nice ! I will most definitely be coming back !

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
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.
Lighthouse Condominiums

Lighthouse Condominiums

4 out of 5
455 East Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this beach condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy a beach locale, parking (surcharge) and a meeting room. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Our one bedroom 6th floor beachfront condo had fantastic views. King bedroom, full kitchen, separate alcove with two bunk beds, two bathrooms with two full showers, living room, and huge balcony. The furniture, countertops, and decorations in our unit were a bit dated but everything was very clean. ...

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Lighthouse Condominiums
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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