Gulf Shores is the epitome of the perfect Gulf Coast vacation destination with endless white sand beaches and beautiful turquoise blue water.
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Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores is the perfect vacation destination with a mix of non-stop activity and lay-around-doing-nothing time. Stroll along the beach, build a sand castle, eat a fresh seafood dinner, play a round of championship level golf, or swim in the playful waves. And it is so easy to get to! It takes only a day’s drive from Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham, and a handful of other cities. To get here, take Interstates 65 or 10 to by car or fly into the Mobile or Pensacola airport. Great seafood restaurants like Live Bait or the Bayside Grill will delight visitors with fresh shrimp, crab, and fish. After the sun goes down, the energy rises. The area is covered with places to spend the evening with friends over cocktails or dancing the night away. Stop by the infamous Flora-Bama, the Pink Pony Pub, or Live Bait Too! for live music and all-night fun. Whether vacationing with a party of two or hosting a family reunion, there are plenty of options for accommodations from national hotel chains to top-notch condominiums and a variety of beach house rentals. |
There are a great variety of public beaches in Gulf Shores to fit every need. Gulf State Park is an uncrowded and natural beach located among the sand dunes and sea oats. With plenty of room for families with lots of gear and great surf fishing, this is a great spot for large groups to park in. If you are looking for the volleyball playing, beach-bar-hanging beach, look no further than the Gulf Shores Public Beach. With great parking facilities, a host of beachside restaurants, beach attendants, and open-air pavilions, it makes for a great place to set up the beach chairs and have a good time. Lagoon Park is home to Lagoon Pass, a shallow waterway connecting Little Lagoon to the Gulf. This peaceful location has restrooms, an outdoor shower, and public parking. The area is full of historical and cultural attractions including Fort Morgan, the site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Here, visitors can learn about how the soldiers live and learn the story of the battle, as well as, see Civil War reenactments of the battle. If exploring the coastal past of fishing, hurricanes, and island life is more your desire, take time to visit the Gulf Shores Museum. Stroll in the outdoor garden and enjoy the local flora and fauna. With over 15 marinas in the area, it’s always easy to find Jet Ski and Hobiecat rentals, as well as, dive shops to learn scuba diving. Head out with a charter for a deep-sea fishing excursion and relax with the rolling waves. If traveling with a golf enthusiast, be assured that there are over 288 holes in the area with championship courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Larry nelson, Bruce Devlin, Jerry Pate, Rover Von Hagge, and Earl Stone. From Scottish-style links to beachside greens, there is a golf course for every taste and ability. With great activities, delicious food, local flavor, and good ‘ol Southern Hospitality, Gulf Shores makes a memorable vacation destination. |
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