Surf Side Shores Travel Guide
Gulf Shores

Visit Surf Side Shores
Things to do

Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama

Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer

Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Surf Side Shores

Beachside Resort Hotel
"We stayed one night, we arrived a day early for our Bay side stay, wanted something economical and close to the beach for the night. The room was clean. The staff was incredibly kind, we arrived about 11 p.m. I believe. Their check in system was having issues, there was one couple ahead of us but ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
"I enjoyed the stay but next time I’ll bring my own pillows, they fluff very well but no support at all, woke up with neck hurting, but overall it was a good stay"
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores
"The rooms where a good size and clean and breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
"Dirty!! Hotel needs LOTS of upkeep. Floors/carpets are filthy, room doors don’t properly close and the breakfast was bad…cold and bad. I don’t write reviews but this hotel was frustrating enough to take the time to review."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG
"Room was clean and comfortable. Fresh towels daily. Breakfast was very good and well maintained."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley - North Gulf Shores
Where to stay in Surf Side Shores

Gulf Highlands
While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.
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.

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.
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.

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.





