Surf Side Shores Travel Guide

Gulf Shores

Popular places to visit

Fort Morgan Beach

Fort Morgan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fort Morgan Beach during your trip to Fort Morgan?

Fort Morgan Beach
Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Beach

5/5(1 review)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach
Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

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

Fort Morgan
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

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
The Track Family Recreation Center

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
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

You can take time to visit Pirate's Island Adventure Golf during your travels to Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Things to do

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

฿1,114
per adult
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean

฿2,673
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean
Helicopter Gulf Coast Tour in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Helicopter Gulf Coast Tour in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

฿7,129
per adult
Helicopter Gulf Coast Tour in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion

Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion

฿3,046
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

฿2,495
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

฿1,620
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
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Top hotels in Surf Side Shores

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
The price is ฿3,595 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿3,595
฿4,171 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,129 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is ฿10,947 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿10,947
฿12,698 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,437 reviews)
"Did not have coffee friday morning and no type of food any morning. The room was good except for blind not working and sink didnt always drain well. Liked the location and ease of parking."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
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 ฿7,497 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿7,497
฿8,696 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,100 reviews)
"Staff was amazing!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL
Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL
2 out of 5
3025 W 1st ST, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is ฿2,951 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
฿2,951
฿3,423 total
26 Jun - 27 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and it was pet friendly. We did our bed changes but they offered daily."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Motel 6 Gulf Shores, AL
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
3.5 out of 5
22843 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL
Fully refundable
The price is ฿6,164 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿6,164
฿7,150 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Julie was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
2.5 out of 5
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is ฿4,885 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,885
฿5,667 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The pool had a lot of trash around the pool deck and the location of the pool on the end of the bldg was not very aesthetic. Would have preferred the pool to be centrally located."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
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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