Surf Side Shores Travel Guide

Gulf Shores

Popular places to visit

Fort Morgan Beach

Fort Morgan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fort Morgan Beach during your trip to Fort Morgan?

Fort Morgan Beach
Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Beach

5/5(1 review)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach
Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
The Track Family Recreation Center

The Track Family Recreation Center

Bring your family to The Track Family Recreation Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Track Family Recreation Center
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

You can take time to visit Pirate's Island Adventure Golf during your travels to Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Things to do

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean

£61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean
Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama

Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama

£70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

£57
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

£37
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

£53
per adult
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
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Top hotels in Surf Side Shores

Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool

Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool

Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Perfect location for the beach. Pool is small but clean and has benches to relax in at end of day. House is a little dated but fairly clean and kept up well. We had a couple issues with washer but they gave us quick attention."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool
Cute Bungalow w/small pool! Absolutely Beach Front!

Cute Bungalow w/small pool! Absolutely Beach Front!

Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this holiday home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Kitchen is very well stocked with cooking and eating utensils. Everything you need.Checkin is very easy with their system."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Cute Bungalow w/small pool! Absolutely Beach Front!
September & October dates Available. 3 Night Minimum! Check Out Our Rates!

September & October dates Available. 3 Night Minimum! Check Out Our Rates!

Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this holiday home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)
"Check in was very simple. The kitchen was well-appointed with cookware for most every need."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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September & October dates Available. 3 Night Minimum! Check Out Our Rates!
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,515 reviews)
"The beds were comfy. My son thought it was nest having the pool on the third floor."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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Beachside Resort Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £109 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£109
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,136 reviews)
"Always a good stay and nice workers"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

3.5 out of 5
22843 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL
The price is £103 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£103
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We were very pleased with this hotel. It was clean, comfortable, spacious, with plenty of parking. Location was very good. They are even a dog-friendly hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Surf Side Shores

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Morgantown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morgantown and surrounding area, you can visit Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Cabana Beach

Cabana Beach might not have many top sights, but Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cabana Beach
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Fort Morgan Pines

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fort Morgan Pines and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan.

Fort Morgan Pines
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Brigadoon Trail

Brigadoon Trail might not have many top sights, but West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brigadoon Trail

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