Surf Side Shores Travel Guide

Gulf Shores

Popular places to visit

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Fort Morgan

Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
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Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Enjoy an outing to Pirate's Island Adventure Golf during your stay in Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
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The Track Family Recreation Center

Bring your family to The Track Family Recreation Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Track Family Recreation Center
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Alabama Coastal Birding Trail

You can take time to visit Alabama Coastal Birding Trail during your travels to Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
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Gulf Shores Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gulf Shores Museum during your travels in Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Gulf Shores Museum

Things to do

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Mobile Area Multi-Attraction Pass

฿881
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mobile Area Multi-Attraction Pass
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Orange Beach Sunset Sailing Cruise

฿2,643
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach Sunset Sailing Cruise
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Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion

฿2,907
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion
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Orange Beach Sun and Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran

฿1,410
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach Sun and Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran
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2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

฿1,322
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
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Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

฿2,326
Per adult
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
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Top hotels in Surf Side Shores

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
2.5 out of 5
1517 South McKenzie Street, Foley, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,617 per night from 15 May to 16 May
฿2,617
per night
15 May - 16 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7/10 Good! (935 reviews)
"Nice would stay again"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is ฿7,165 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿7,165
per night
20 May - 21 May
Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay & value!!
"The Hotel was very clean and the staff were friendly. The beds are too soft and made my back hurt. The last night of my stay there was a loud noise coming from the boiler room across the hall. Everything else was great!"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is ฿5,095 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿5,095
per night
21 May - 22 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (1,093 reviews)
"Central to down town gulf shores! Quaint little hotel perfect for a mini vacation. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Beachside Resort Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
2.5 out of 5
3600 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,276 per night from 15 May to 16 May
฿3,276
per night
15 May - 16 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.6/10 Good! (1,025 reviews)
"Quiet location and room was clean. Entrance & exit out of hotel was a tad challenging."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL
Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL
2 out of 5
3025 W 1st ST, Gulf Shores, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,761 per night from 15 May to 16 May
฿2,761
per night
15 May - 16 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Check in was quick office personnel were efficient and nice."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
24700 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is ฿7,326 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿7,326
per night
16 May - 17 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Gorgeous property! Nice big room."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Surf Side Shores

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Morgantown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morgantown and surrounding area, you can visit Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Cabana Beach

Cabana Beach might not have many top sights, but Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cabana Beach
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Fort Morgan Pines

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fort Morgan Pines and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan.

Fort Morgan Pines
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Brigadoon Trail

Brigadoon Trail might not have many top sights, but West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brigadoon Trail

Surf Side Shores Travel Guide