
Visit Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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Warm temps and fresh seafood make the Alabama Gulf Coast the perfect beach destination for a sizzling summer vacation. From fireworks over the beach to fun runs sure to have you craving a cool dip in the Gulf, there is no shortage of holiday events in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to plan your vacation! Keep up to date with the daily beach safety report and learn how to play it safe while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, getting here is easy whether by car, airplane or ferry. Visit our Welcome Centers, call, text or chat with us to answer your questions, learn more about the area and discover tips and tricks for a perfect beach vacation.
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Experience Alabama's Gulf Coast

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have spectacular accommodations and rentals, award-winning restaurants, and amazing events. Our paradise is brimming with Southern hospitality, featuring one-of-a-kind attractions like championship golf, nature trails, water sports, and amusement parks (like the well known Waterville USA). Gulf Shores and Orange Beach gives you plenty to do for your next beach family vacation or romantic weekend getaway along the Gulf area.

Whether you’re in the mood for adventure or lazy days on the beach, you can do it all in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Stroll the sugar-white sand or spot dolphins on a dolphin cruise. For an adventure location experience, cast your line into one of the country’s largest artificial fishing reefs during a deep-sea fishing trip. Discover history and travel back in time when cannons protected the waterways, and explore the nearly 200-year-old Fort Morgan.

Bring your family to explore the waterways, relax on the beach, eat your fill of fresh seafood, visit Gulf State Park or practice your golf swing at one of our beautiful courses nearby. It’s all waiting to be discovered. Plan your vacation and make unforgettable memories on Alabama’s Gulf Coast today.
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