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

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 family-friendly 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

฿1,126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean

฿2,702
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean
Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion

Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion

฿3,079
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

฿2,522
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

฿1,638
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

฿2,358
per adult
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
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Top hotels in Surf Side Shores

Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,505 reviews)
"The floors were very dirty… we had to wear socks the whole time to keep our feet clean and take those off to go to bed…. Otherwise, our stay was perfect"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,387 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿4,387
฿5,088 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,135 reviews)
"Every employee I came in contact with was very friendly and helpful. Great location and the ramp to the beach was wonderful. A little outdated, but overall it was a great stay. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
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
The price is ฿3,869 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,869
฿4,488 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We were very pleased with this hotel. It was clean, comfortable, spacious, with plenty of parking. Location was very good. They are even a dog-friendly hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
24700 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is ฿5,226 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,226
฿6,062 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"It was very perfect. If I had any suggestion, it would be to improve your elevator. It is possibly the slowest elevator in the world"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach 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 ฿3,148 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,148
฿3,652 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is ฿5,121 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿5,121
฿5,940 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton 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

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