Visiting Athletes

On Alabama's Beaches

Your Homebase for Your Sportcation

Welcome to Alabama’s Beaches! If this is your first time traveling to coastal Alabama for an event, or if you’d like to learn more about important resources for your sportcation, you’ve come to the right place. Have a safe, fun and memorable experience on Alabama's Beaches, and remember to leave only footprints when you journey home.

Useful Information for Your Sportcation

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Healthcare Facilities

We know that with sports sometimes comes injuries. But don't worry; we have all the healthcare facilities to ensure your athlete gets the necessary care to get them back on the field.

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Book Lodging

Find the best lodging rates for your Alabama's Beaches sporting event and book your sportscation today.

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Restaurants

Craving coastal cuisine? From succulent seafood to land fare that pleases the pickiest eater, our Alabama's Beaches Sports & Events restaurant sponsors have you covered. Many of our restaurants, like The Hangout, LuLu’s Gulf Shores and COASTAL Orange Beach, can easily accommodate large parties with advanced notice. Score big by ordering ahead or getting it to go to streamline mealtime so the team can hang out and chow down together.

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Attractions

Find adventure off the fields throughout Alabama's Beaches, from big thrills like the Flow Rider at Waterville USA to easygoing experiences such as the trails at Gulf State Park and shopping at The Wharf or Tanger Outlet Center. Start planning your fun in the sun with our Alabama's Beaches Sports & Events attraction sponsors.

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Facilities, Direction, & Maps

Participating in an event and aren't sure how to get there? No sweat. Visit our facilities page for maps and addresses.

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Beach Safety, Rules and Regulations

Before you break for the beach, familiarize yourself with our beach flag warning system and review the rules and regulations for our public beaches. We also ask that you respect our shores and help protect our beloved natural resources during your visit.

Sign up for daily beach conditions and warning flag status by texting ALBEACHES to 888777. Or call 251-968-SURF (7873) for Gulf Shores, or 251-981-SURF (7873) for Orange Beach daily beach conditions.

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Alabama's Beaches Savings Scorecard

Score some savings with our sponsors while in town and take advantage of restaurant, attraction and retail discounts.

Sports Trip, Trips, and Tricks

We can't wait to welcome you to Alabama's beaches! While you plan your trip, check out our sports-specific blogs and other fun vacation stories for inspiration. See you in the sun and on the sand soon!

Inspiriration For Your Sportcation