Southwest Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a park and a house
Lake Charles featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes a park and a house
Battleship Memorial Park
Gulf State Park featuring views and modern architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Alabama

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Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
Mobile showing heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Cathedral Square.

Mobile Central Business District
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Surf Side Shores

When in Surf Side Shores, you can plan a visit to Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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Cotton Bayou

While there might not be top attractions in Cotton Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island.

Cotton Bayou
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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
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! (1,509 reviews)
"Family friendly, loved the pool, and close to the beach"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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Beachside Resort Hotel
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4 out of 5
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
The price is £123 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£123
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (774 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Dauphin Island, AL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and Dauphin ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We are staying again!
"Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

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Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
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Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
Mostly great stay
"We loved the kitchen, all the space, the wonderful view from the balcony, nice shower pressure, and how close it was to the beach. It's definitely getting run down with chunks of tile broken off the bathroom wall and a big chipped spot in the tub. The sofa bed also was uncomfortable and very loud ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Phoenix All Suites

Phoenix All Suites

3.5 out of 5
201 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (483 reviews)
"Love the location, easy access to the beach and in a great location everything is close by . Only thing was the elevators were super slow . But everything else great ! ."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Phoenix All Suites
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Dauphin Island, AL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and Dauphin ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We are staying again!
"Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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
Gulf State Park which includes modern architecture

Gulf State Park

Stretch out on long white-sand beaches at this oceanfront state park. Drive up your heart rate with extreme activities, such as zip lining and parasailing.

Gulf State Park
The Park at OWA

The Park at OWA

Bring the family to The Park at OWA and enjoy this exciting theme park in Foley. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The Park at OWA
The Wharf

The Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

The Wharf
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

5/5(1 review)

Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Cities near Southwest Alabama

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Brewton

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Orange Beach

Orange Beach