Title: Gulf of Mexico Travel Guide: Best of Gulf of Mexico, Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gulf of Mexico](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Of-Mexico-Hotels.d553248635989303400.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gulf of Mexico](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Of-Mexico-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635989303400.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gulf of Mexico](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gulf-Of-Mexico.d553248635989303400.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gulf of Mexico](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gulf-Of-Mexico.d553248635989303400.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gulf of Mexico Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gulf-Of-Mexico.d553248635989303400.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gulf of Mexico Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gulf-Of-Mexico.d553248635989303400.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gulf of Mexico Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Gulf of Mexico](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/0af001992842764bcfcc67a534d09c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25961-Galveston.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25961-Galveston.jpg) ![French Quarter featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22936-Bourbon-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Quarter showing street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22940-Bourbon-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22917-French-Quarter.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gulf of Mexico Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Gulf of Mexico ![French Quarter featuring a city, heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22917-French-Quarter.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### French Quarter 4.5/5(151 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Orleans-French-Quarter.dx800072) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/805a9446061933bedf5bd9c7eb071038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosemary Beach Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Beach-Rosemary-Beach.dx6139932) ![Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/107000/107593-Okaloosa-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Okaloosa Island Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and Okaloosa Island Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Okaloosa-Island.dx6065716) ![Seaside which includes a coastal town and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/147000/147641-Seaside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seaside Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Central Square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Seaside.dx183119) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a404b45c03553d2a1bf74c8cea3c2ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seacrest Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seacrest.dx553248635077613214) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7d4a4a355537254e19846a076a78e0ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grayton Beach You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grayton Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grayton-Beach.dx553248635077137387) - Top hotels in Gulf of Mexico - Top Holiday Rentals in Gulf of Mexico ![Beachside Resort & Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25900/25865/290b242a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Resort & Residences 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd Key West FL £242 11 Jan - 12 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Key West. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,879 reviews) Front desk staff was excellent as was the breakfast staff. Only had breakfast and it was excellent. Room could’ve been cleaner because that was disappointing. Two out of three soaps didn’t work in the shower. Overall a nice stay. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=25865&PinnedHotelID=25865&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635989303400) ![The Westin New Orleans](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9637/92224143_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin New Orleans 100 Rue Iberville New Orleans LA £136 11 Jan - 12 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,378 reviews) Great! Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=9637&PinnedHotelID=9637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635989303400) ![Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15920000/15914400/15914352/3e998290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach 100 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach FL £273 11 Jan - 12 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,972 reviews) The hotel was really great. The service and staff were really helpful and courteous. The last day, housekeeping did not come to clean the room. The heated pool was a bit cold and would have preferred it to be warmer. Aside from that, it was a great resort. I would stay here again. It is family friendly ... 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(3,431 reviews) Room was spacious and clean. Pool was heated and clean. Beachfront bar was nice touch with great servers. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels-Sunset-Vistas-Two-Bedroom-Beachfront-Suites.h871861.Hotel-Information) ![Sailport Waterfront Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49600/49550/34325b63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sailport Waterfront Suites 2506 N Rocky Point Dr Tampa FL Stay at this aparthotel in Tampa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (4,862 reviews) Furniture outdated, but it was OK Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tampa-Hotels-Sailport-Waterfront-Suites.h49550.Hotel-Information) ![Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1213000/1212924/6ff58e07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hibiscus Suites - Gateway to Siesta Key 1735 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota FL Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sarasota. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,224 reviews) Everything work and very clean Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Hibiscus-Suites-Gateway-To-Siesta-Key.h1212924.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gulf of Mexico](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635989303400&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Tampa-Downtown-Tampa.d6127884.Attraction) ![Busch Gardens Tampa Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/175000/175753-Busch-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 4.5/5(41 reviews) Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Busch-Gardens-Tampa-Bay-Terrace-Park.d6048135.Attraction) ![Caesars Superdome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0432d1c70e6bb5c17ba34289b6a7c251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caesars Superdome 4/5(14 reviews) Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caesars-Superdome-New-Orleans-Central-Business-District.d502026.Attraction) ![Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22944-Bourbon-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bourbon Street 3.5/5(120 reviews) The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bourbon-Street-French-Quarter.d6139836.Attraction) ![Canal Street showing signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/239000/239193-Canal-Street.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canal Street 4/5(122 reviews) Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canal-Street-New-Orleans-Central-Business-District.d6263842.Attraction) ![Siesta Key Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/473000/473457-Siesta-Key.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Siesta Key Beach 4.5/5(33 reviews) The soft, white sand on Siesta Key’s award-winning family-friendly beach is perfect for relaxing under a sun umbrella and taking part in a game of volleyball. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Siesta-Key-Beach-Siesta-Key.d6066003.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 2 for Activity Panama City: Sunset Speedboat Tour with Dolphin Watching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48017969/4e83045e-881e-4889-be5d-7f25448d0450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Panama City: Sunset Tour with Dolphin Watching £48 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/panama-city-sunset-tour-with-dolphin-watching.a48017969.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Panama City Beach: High-Speed Speedboat Thrill Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48358585/232c55b6-e022-401c-a37b-cbdcf2bd2ccf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Panama City Beach: Xtreme Jet Boat Thrill Ride £47 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/panama-city-beach-xtreme-jet-boat-thrill-ride.a48358585.activity-details) ![AXE Throwing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2900674/0ca10761-adde-4a46-8f79-b4fd5e53895d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### AXE Throwing £21 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/axe-throwing.a2900674.activity-details) ![The Forbidden Tomb Escape Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2946224/c5afd5ba-7d92-4a26-a0d6-42a78ab60545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Forbidden Tomb Escape Game £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-forbidden-tomb-escape-game.a2946224.activity-details) ![Panama City Beach's Scream Machine 2 - Double Xtreme Thrill Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2997633/d07a431a-9c3f-482a-bb39-0f72034d9d04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scream-machine-l-xtreme-thrill-ride-at-panama-city-beach.a2997633.activity-details) ![Outer Space One Hour Escape Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2946226/a2b4e37e-aaaf-4315-a967-b0af1a7d6c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Outer Space One Hour Escape Game £24 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/outer-space-one-hour-escape-game.a2946226.activity-details) [See all activities in Gulf of Mexico](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gulf-Of-Mexico.d553248635989303400.Travel-Guide-Activities) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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