Coastal Christmas on Alabama's Beaches

Christmas at Gulf Place Gulf Shores, Alabama
Ice Skating at The Wharf

Celebrate Beachside

Leave your snow boots at home and grab your flip-flops and sunglasses for a winter vacation on Alabama’s white-sand beaches. 

The non-stop fun of the holiday season, as winter on the coast brings many extraordinary events and exciting December activities for those of all ages to experience. 

You can shop til' you drop, ice skate, see Santa, and then ring in the new year beach style. 

Get Up To

$200

2–3 nights: $50 | 4–6 nights: $100 | 7+ nights: $200.

Book your 2027 stay directly on AlabamasBeaches.com by November 30* and get a Visa gift card worth up to $200.  See how it works & terms here for details on qualifying stays and how it all works. 

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Enjoy a Coastal Christmas on Alabama's Beaches

Christmas Events

Be sure to check out all of the holiday happenings here in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan and don’t miss out on any of the festivities!

FAQs

Where is the best place to watch the Christmas Boat Parade?

LuLu's and The Wharf are two great public spots to watch the Annual Lighted Boat Parade as it heads down the Intracoastal from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach.

How long is the drive to Bellingrath Gardens Magic Christmas in Lights from the beach?

Bellingrath Gardens & Home in Theodore is about an hour and forty minutes from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

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Christmas

Joy

Experience the charm and hospitality of Christmas on Alabama's Beaches. Watch this video to find out why Coastal Christmas in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan is the perfect holiday destination.

Holiday

Dining

Enjoy your holiday getaway without the hassle of cooking! From festive feasts to casual coastal bites, discover restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day—so you can make the most of your stay and savor the season by the beach.

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