Gulf Shores

Area Towns

• Bay Minette

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  The county seat of Baldwin County, Bay Minette is conveniently located 35 miles from Mobile. This beautiful city boasts a population of about 8,500 and is surrounded by many historic sites and other attractions.

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• Bayou La Batre

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  Nestled along the peaceful shores of the Mississippi Sound on the Gulf of Mexico, the small, picturesque city of Bayou La Batre is a community steeped in Southern tradition and heritage with a unique French flair. Bayou La Batre is known as the Seafood Capital of Alabama, which means that not only is it an outstanding place to eat seafood, but also to fish. In fact...

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• Bon Secour

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  Located on the coastline of beautiful Bon Secour Bay in Baldwin County, this town has a rich history and some of the best fishing around. Originally a fishing village in the late 19th century, Bon Secour still provides a variety of seafood to customers near and far.

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• Citronelle

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  This city in Mobile County sits atop the Citronelle Dome, a salt dome that is still rising.

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• Daphne

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  Located on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay just off Interstate 10, Daphne is a small town dating back to the late 1700s. Today, it is a thriving, rapidly-growing community offering visitors a host of recreational and cultural opportunities. Visitors to Daphne can enjoy everything from wildlife refuges and wildflower bogs to museums, historic homes and churches....

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• Dauphin Island

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  Once you arrive on Dauphin Island, you will discover why visitors keep returning year after year, some becoming permanent residents. Situated just 28 miles south of Mobile, Dauphin Island offers visitors a relaxing and family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you choose a luxurious condo, a beautiful beach front home, the secluded RV park or a quaint motel, you will fin...

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• Elberta

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  Located in Baldwin County, Elberta is home to the Baldwin County Heritage Museum.

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• Fairhope

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  A vibrant Southern city that was founded more than 100 years ago, Fairhope has long been known for its lovely parks rich with moss-draped live oaks and its sweeping panoramic views of Mobile Bay. While taking in the shops, boutiques, cafes, gift shops and fabulous fresh seafood, take a few moments to visit the Fairhope Municipal Pier and Bayfront Park, Eastern Shor...

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• Foley

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  Surrounded by back bays and rivers and the gateway to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, Foley is a water-sports paradise. Fishing, boating, sailing, swimming and water skiing opportunities abound. In addition, Foley has shopping and antique hunting, golfing on several nearby championship courses, nature excursions on and off the water, and an indoor sports practice com...

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• Fort Morgan

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  This community on the tip of Mobile Point is home to an 1819 fort that served in the Civil War, Spanish-American War and both World War I and World War II. The fort played a major role during Battle of Mobile Bay and is a designated National Historic Landmark.

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• Loxley

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  A town in Baldwin County, Loxley has a population of more than 1,000. It is conveniently located about 10 miles from Daphne and is about a 45-minute drive from Gulf Shores.

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• Magnolia Springs

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  Magnolia Springs is located at the headwaters of the beautiful Magnolia River, which is the only river route for mail delivery in the continental United States.

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• Mobile

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  Founded in 1702 as the original capital of the Louisiana Territory and nestled along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, few American cities boast a history as rich as Mobile's. The birthplace of Mardi Gras in the United States, the area’s sheer beauty, modern architecture, amazing museums and famous seafood continues to impress visitors and locals alike.

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• Mt. Vernon

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  Situated in beautiful Mobile County about 20 miles north of Mobile, Mt. Vernon has a population of 1,500.

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• Orange Beach

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  Located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico near Gulf State Park, Orange Beach offers access to the interior bays and bayous lying just north of Perdido Pass, a semitropical climate and miles of sugar-white sand beaches. Visitors can also enjoy a lengthy list of other attractions, including Adventure Island, deep-sea fishing, Orange Beach Golf Center, Alabama Gulf ...

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• Perdido

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  Nestled on the northern shore of Perdido Bay, this town has a population of about 500. It is located conveniently about 20 miles from Orange Beach.

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• Point Clear

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  Located in Baldwin County, Point Clear has a population of 2,125.

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• Robertsdale

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  Founded in 1905, this city is called the hub of Baldwin County. It has a population of more than 3,500 and is conveniently located near Gulf Shores and Mobile.

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• Saraland

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  The third largest city in Mobile County, Saraland is a suburb of Mobile with a population of more than 13,000.

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• Silverhill

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  This town is home to the Wales West Light Railway, a replica of a Welsh mountain railway. It is located in Baldwin County and has a population of more than 600.

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• Spanish Fort

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  This city was the site of the Battle of Spanish Fort and has a rich history dating back to the establishment in 1712. Located in Baldwin County, Spanish Fort is a suburb of Mobile and has a population of more than 5,400.

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• Stockton

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  The nearest community to Bottle Creek Indian Mounds, Stockton is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County.

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• Summerdale

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  Located close to the beaches of Alabama, Summerdale has a population of more than 650.

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