Experience Gulf Shores

EXPERIENCE GULF SHORES

Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan are where amazing vacations happen! Filled with relaxation and adventure, you’ll find something special here for everyone in the family. With an endless array of sights, activities and natural beauty, clear turquoise waters and sugar-white sand beaches that stretch for miles, Alabama’s Gulf Coast provides the ideal spot for your next getaway.

BEACHES AND FUN ON THE WATER

Those looking to catch some rays are in luck, with its white sand beaches and inviting waters, Gulf Shores provides the ultimate beach vacation. Visitors can lay out in a beach chair or take a dip in the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Mexico at one of the many public beaches in the area, like Gulf Place Beach, or local favorites, Orange Beach and Cotton Bayou.

However, the beach isn’t just for R&R! Gulf Shores beaches provide a whirlwind of activities. Show off your competitive side with a game of beach volleyball. Get out on the water and admire the beach from an all-new perspective kayaking or paddle boarding. Want something more exhilarating? Soar amongst the clouds and get a birds-eye view of the gorgeous scenery when you go parasailing. Rent boats and jet skis to explore nearby islands. Reel in a big one on a deep-sea fishing charter. Visitors can also get up close and personal with the marine life that call the gulf home during a dolphin cruise or diving excursion.

Maximize your fun in the sun by staying in a beach house, waterfront resort or cozy condo vacation rental where the beach is literally steps away. Wake up to views of the sunrise over the water and fall asleep to the calming sounds of waves crashing onto the shore. No matter where you stay during your Gulf Shores vacation, fun is never far away.

ATTRACTIONS

Prefer to stay inland? No worries, the fun in the sun doesn’t end at the beach. Gulf Shores offers something for every type of vacationer. Plan a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo or those seeking some added adventure can’t miss the 20-acres of fun at Waterville USA waterpark and amusement park. Located only a quarter mile from the beach, families can race down thrilling waterslides or take a spin around the Waterville 500 go-kart track. It’s also the perfect location some rainy-day entertainment with golf simulators, an escape room, bowling alley and arcade games.

History buffs will appreciate a visit to the Orange Beach History Museum, a stroll around Fort Morgan Historical Site or climbing abroad the impressive antique ship at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

GOLF

Gulf Shores also provides the perfect golf getaway all year long. There are 14 world-class golf courses across the area where golfers, regardless of skill level, can take in the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast while taking a swing on perfectly manicured fairways. One of the most popular courses is Kiva Dunes in Fort Morgan, a par 72 jewel that plays 7,092 yards from the back tees. Golf enthusiasts will also love Cotton Creek at Craft Farms, the first course designed by Arnold Palmer on the Gulf Coast. It’s a traditional 18-hole masterpiece with numerous risk/reward opportunities and challenges for even the best golfers.

NATURAL BEAUTY

Venture into the Great Outdoors at Gulf State Park, which offers more than 6,000 acres of protected area perfect for taking in marshy alligator habitats and birds native to Gulf Shores. Visitors can enjoy fishing off the Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier, the largest pier in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf State Park is also home to The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, a 28+ mile, award-winning paved trail system that weaves through the entire park. After hitting the bike trails, end the day with a picnic at Lake Shelby.

FOOD, DRINK AND ENTERTAINMENT

When you need to refuel from all the beachside excitement, a refreshing Bushwacker, the area’s signature drink, and delicious bites are only a few steps away! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are home to endless of eateries, local bars and boutiques.

Right off of the beaches, The Hangout provides it all, from full-service dining, beach access and a courtyard with a sand pile, foam pit, games, stages for live music and more. Let the kids play while parents can kick back, relax and share in the good times!
And no visit to Gulf Shores is complete without a trip to LuLu’s, an iconic destination restaurant featuring live music, a ropes course, beach volleyball and more.

You can also catch some of biggest names in music performing at The Wharf Ampitheater in Orange Beach. The 10,000-seat, open-air venue is one of the largest music venues along the Gulf Coast.

Make your plans to visit Gulf Shores today and start making memories that will last a lifetime!