Dive Into Water Adventures
From sunrise paddles to offshore thrills, Alabama’s Beaches is the perfect place to experience unforgettable water activities along the Gulf Coast. Whether you are looking to relax on the water or seek adventure, visitors can enjoy everything from kayaking and paddleboarding to jet skiing, parasailing, boating and diving. Explore calm back bays, cruise the Gulf waters, or discover marine life through dolphin cruises and guided excursions. With miles of sugar-white sand and turquoise water, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan offer endless ways to play on the water while creating lasting memories.
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Branyon Beach Access
This small beach access is located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Campground Road. There is limited free parking...
Alabama Point East-A Gulf State Park beach area
Located just .3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge, Alabama Point East offers more than 6,000 feet of wide beach...
Gulf Shores 4th Street Public Access
This is a pedestrian crossing beach access only, which is perfect if you're staying in a property nearby. Before you...
Gulf State Park Pavilion
This uncrowded, natural beach is located six miles east of Highway 59, among the sand dunes and sea oats. There...
Lagoon Pass Park
The Little Lagoon Pass Park is a great spot for taking in the sites and accessing the beach. The park...
Gulf Shores 10th Street Public Access
This is a Beach Access only. There is parking across the street from this location. Temporary Restroom facilities are available...
Cotton Bayou- A Gulf State Park beach area
This small beach area is found at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161. Nestled between some of the...
Romar Beach-A Gulf State Park beach area
This beach area is easy to get to. It's perfect for a quick beach stroll or an impromptu picnic. It's...
Gulf Shores 13th Street Public Access
Street side parking with a dune walkover, shower and temporary restrooms. The cost is $15 all-day. Gulf Shores residents park...
Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place)
If you are looking for volleyball-playing, beach-bar-hanging good times, this spot - where Highway 59 dead-ends into the Gulf -...
Gulf Shores 12th Street Public Access
This location has beach access, temporary restroom and showers. No parking. Before you break for the beach, familiarize yourself with...
Gulf Shores 5th Street Public Access
Located five blocks west of Highway 59, you can park on the north side and walk the boardwalk to the...
Gulf Shores Bike Rentals
Gulf Shores #1 Attraction with Over 1400 5-Star Reviews on Google! This will be the most fun you have on...
Shell Beach Access
Located east of Perdido Pass Bridge, Shell Beach offers an easy access to the eastern most part of Gulf State...

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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are the perfect beach getaways filled with fun and unique beach and water activities. Mother Nature provides the setting; our local outfitters provide the equipment and know-how. Bridge the Gulf with these water sports and adventures this vacation.
Your Guide to Water Activities on Alabama’s Beaches
Whether you are searching for relaxing coastal excursions or adrenaline-filled water sports, Alabama’s Beaches offers endless opportunities to get out on the water. Paddle scenic back bays and inland waterways with kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, soar high above the Gulf with parasailing, or take control of the waves on a Jet Ski rental or guided dolphin tour. Adventure seekers can dive beneath the surface to explore artificial reefs and shipwrecks through scuba diving and snorkeling experiences, while families and groups can enjoy boat rentals ranging from pontoons to party boats for unforgettable days on the water. From surfing, skimboarding and boogie boarding to banana boat rides and beach equipment rentals, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan deliver water activities for every pace and personality
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