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Alabama Beaches
A variety of vacations, all on one coast
Alabama’s beaches are some of the best-kept secrets on the Gulf Coast. Whether you’re looking for peaceful seclusion or adrenaline and nightlife, you’re sure to find an Alabama beach community that feels just right.
Beaches
Gulf Shores
Charter a fishing boat, enjoy succulent local seafood or just sip a drink and watch the sunset. Gulf Shores is a beach lover’s dream destination, with plenty to keep you busy day and night.
Visit Gulfshores.com
Orange Beach
Explore miles of Alabama’s famed sugar-white sands while enjoying attractions ranging from Adventure Island to The Wharf Resort and gorgeous Perdido Pass.
Visit Orangebeach.com
Dauphin Island
Escape the frenzy of modern life on this family-friendly, wildlife-rich island that has been attracting visitors to its secluded shores for more than 1,500 years.
Visit Dauphinislandcoc.com
Fort Morgan
Leave the crowds behind and discover an amazing piece of American history on the Fort Morgan peninsula, home of pristine beaches and a historic fort built in 1834.
Seafood
Abundant crab, shrimp, oysters and fresh fish caught daily from the Gulf make Alabama’s beaches a seafood lover’s paradise. Enjoy a steaming bowl of authentic gumbo, get a soulful bite of shrimp and grits, or crack into crab claws that you’ll be talking about for ages.
If you’re looking for some starting points, be sure to check out Lulu’s at Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores, run by Jimmy Buffett’s warm and wonderful sister, Lucy Buffett. And don’t miss a chance to try the sea bass wrapped in banana leaves at Cosmo’s Restaurant in Orange Beach or the Signature Lump Crab Scramble at Grand Hotel Marriott Resort in nearby Point Clear.
Activities
Alabama’s Gulf Coast is famous for the relaxing effect of our emerald waters and sugar-white beaches, but we still know how to get your blood pumping. Chartering a fishing boat is an absolute must if you’re an avid angler, and for those who’d rather just enjoy the scenery, dolphin sightseeing tours are a great option, as well. Another can’t-miss experience is the world-class golf offered near Alabama’s beaches, where you can find more than a dozen golf destinations including two stops on our famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
