Alabama Beaches
From peaceful seclusion to an adrenaline rush and a bustling nightlife, you’re sure to savor the pace on our fine, sugar-white beaches with turquoise waters.
Beaches & Gulf Coast
Gulf Shores
Enjoy turquoise waters, sugar-white beaches, Gulf State Park and Fort Morgan Historic Site and Museum.
Fairhope
Rich with moss-draped live oaks, Fairhope offers boutiques, cafes, art galleries and panoramic bay views.
Orange Beach
Discover miles of white-sand beaches, bustling night life, Adventure Island, deep-sea fishing and The Wharf.
Dauphin Island
This relaxed island is known for bird watching, historic Fort Gaines and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Top 10 Gulf Coast Experiences
Charter a fishing boat
No trip to the Gulf Coast is complete without hitting the open water. There’s something for everyone, from dolphin spotting to saltwater fishing.
Visit The Wharf
Explore this 220-acre resort on the Intracoastal Waterway. You’ll find stylish accommodations, shopping, dining, a spa, marina, private golf course and more.
Bird-watch on Dauphin Island
One of the top four locations in North America for viewing spring bird migrations, this sanctuary consists of 137 acres of maritime forests, marshes and dunes.
Shop in Fairhope
Home to the largest crape myrtle in the South, the charming, laid-back town of Fairhope has plenty of unique shops and gorgeous scenery to enjoy.
Explore Fort Morgan
Roam the grounds of historic Fort Morgan and see history come to life through reenactments, candlelit tours and a variety of other programs offered for all ages.
Enjoy fresh Gulf seafood
Alabama’s Gulf Coast is packed to the gills with amazing seafood restaurants that bring you the catch of the day and the best of the bay.
Play on the RTJ Golf Trail
Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 468 holes at 11 sites, stretches from Muscle Shoals to Mobile and every corner in between.
Discover the Gulf Coast Exploreum
Visitors of all ages can discover science and adventure through the exhibits and IMAX films offered at this museum in downtown Mobile.
Tour Bellingrath Gardens
There is always something blooming in the gardens of this 65-acre estate that features a 15-room museum home and bayou boardwalk.
See the USS Alabama
Explore the mighty battleship, winner of nine battle stars in World War II, at one of America’s most impressive military parks.
Featured Gulf Coast Events
May
4
2018 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
05/04/18 - 05/05/18
Pilots from across the U.S will participate! The festival will include balloon glows Friday and Saturday night, the world famous Disc-Connected K-9's Frisbee Dog Show, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, and great food and entertainment. The festival grounds, located at 18507 US Highway 98 West in Foley, are open Friday from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
May
18
Hangout Music Festival 2018
05/18/18 - 05/20/18
Hangout Music Festival is the first and only festival of its kind. The extraordinary beach backdrop and sandy walkways make Hangout Music Festival an alluring destination for music fans. Unique food offerings include fresh local seafood prepared by renowned regional chefs.
Alabama Road Trips
Alabama Road Trip No. 5
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach: Spring Break at the Beach
Soak up the sun on Alabama's beautiful sugar-white sand beaches.
Alabama Road Trip No. 3
Mobile: A Romantic Getaway
If you're considering a romantic getaway, put Mobile at the top of your list.
Alabama Road Trip No. 16
Eastern Shore: Girlfriends Bay Getaway
Experience a girlfriends getaway on Alabama’s Eastern Shore where the charming small town of Fairhope offers boutiques, bistros, art and the highest rated Marriott spa in the world just down the road. As you cruise along Scenic Highway 98 to Fairhope, you’ll drive under canopies of oak trees draped with Spanish moss.
