Alabama
Coastal Alabama encompasses the beautiful Gulf Coast region including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fairhope, Mobile, Dauphin Island, and Foley, offering sugar-white sand beaches, rich Southern heritage, diverse attractions, and excellent restaurants along the stunning Alabama Gulf Coast. This diverse destination features things to do from pristine beaches and waterparks to historic sites, art galleries, outlet shopping, and fresh Gulf seafood dining that showcases authentic Southern hospitality.
Coastal Alabama is perfect for families, beach lovers, history enthusiasts, shopping fans, or anyone looking for an incredible Gulf Coast vacation with beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, cultural attractions, waterfront restaurants, and charming small towns all within easy reach.
Don't miss Gulf Shores and Orange Beach beaches with The Wharf entertainment district, historic Mobile with USS Alabama Battleship and Mardi Gras heritage, charming Fairhope with art galleries and bayside sunsets, Dauphin Island's Fort Gaines and secluded beaches, Foley's Tanger Outlets and OWA amusement park, Gulf State Park, fresh seafood restaurants throughout the region, and the perfect blend of coastal beauty and Southern culture.
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Gulf Coast Wellness & Recovery Spa - Gulf Shores
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Harbour Place - Orange Beach
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Meyer Park - Gulf Shores
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Duck's Diner Gulf Shores
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OWA Theater - Foley
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The Sugar Shack & Cafe - Orange Beach
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TCBY Frozen Yogurt & Mrs. Field's Cookies - Gulf Shores
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Magnolia Meat & Grocery - Foley
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Little Bird - Fairhope
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Yawdie A Taste of Home - Foley
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Gulf Place Condos Gulf Shores
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Hotel Rain Gulf Shores - Coming Soon
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Safari & Vine - Gulf Shores
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Original Oyster House - Gulf Shores
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Parlor Doughnuts - Gulf Shores
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Restaurants at The Wharf Orange Beach
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Kilwins Orange Beach
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Memorial Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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Mother's Day Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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Cinco de Mayo Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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Kentucky Derby Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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2026 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at OWA - Foley
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Flora Bama Mullet Toss
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NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship - Gulf Shores
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Alabama Point East - Orange Beach
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Pink Pearl Tiki Boat - Orang Beach
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Old Salt Tavern - Orange Beach
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The Beli - Orange Beach
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Copper Kettle Tea Bar - Foley
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Cactus Cantina Orange Beach
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Sunliner Diner Orange Beach
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The Beach Bun - Orange Beach
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Doc's Seafood Shack - Orange Beach
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Gulf Babe Wine Boutique - Orange Beach
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Doc's Seafood and Steaks - Orange Beach
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Sea Glass Gulf Shores
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Mugshots Grill and Bar - Foley
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Grand Caribbean - Orange Beach
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Lagoon Tower - Gulf Shores
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Bellingrath Gardens
