Emerald Shores Travel Guide
Pensacola
Visit Emerald Shores
Things to do

Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise

Pensacola: Blue Angels Practice Cruise with Dolphin Watching

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama

Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour

Pensacola Beach Jolly Dolphin Cruise and Scenic Bay Tour
Top hotels in Emerald Shores

The Pensacola Beach Resort
"We booked Thursday the day after they opened after the cleanup from the hurricane 2 weeks prior in the hotel was great however when we put on the shower brown Water came through which meant we could not take a shower that night or the next day but it was understandable since they had just opened ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
"The hallway carpet where we were needed replacement or a serious cleaning. The room floors and lobby were fine. The manager was wonderful - helped us resolve a conflict with Expedia."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Surf & Sand Hotel
"The hotel elevator had a bas odor throughout our stay. The hotel property was messy, also they were impacted by"
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Paradise inn

Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG
"We loved this hotel! Very clean, easy walk to the beach (ramp was a bonus with our wagon full of beach supplies) and kind staff made our stay very enjoyable! We will be back!"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores
"The heated pool was amazing!!! And the have a big hot breakfast in the morning. It was minutes from the beach.we will definitely come back!"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Emerald Shores

Downtown Pensacola
While visiting Downtown Pensacola, you might make a stop by sights like Saenger Theatre and Historic Pensacola Village.

Perdido Key Coves One
While Perdido Key Coves One isn't home to many top sights, Perdido Key State Park and Ono Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southeast Pensacola
If you're spending some time in Southeast Pensacola, Palafox Shopping Center and Ninth and Fairfield Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Pensacola
While visiting South Pensacola, you might make a stop by sights like Palafox Shopping Center and Pensacola Outlet Mall.

Northeast Pensacola
While visiting Northeast Pensacola, you might make a stop by sights like Cordova Mall and Eastgate Shopping Center.












