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Visiting Gulf Shores, AL


This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking. A great place for families, Gulf Shores has The Track, a family recreation center with bumper boats, and also the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
Flights: Cheap airfare to Gulf Shores (arriving in Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Regional Airport)

Traveler Advice on Gulf Shores

4,584 Hotels & Accommodations

15 Things to Do

86 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Jul
86°F 30°C
71°F 21°C
5 in 12 cm
Aug
87°F 30°C
72°F 22°C
4 in 9 cm
Sep
84°F 28°C
68°F 20°C
4 in 10 cm
Oct
76°F 24°C
58°F 14°C
2 in 4 cm
Nov
68°F 20°C
50°F 10°C
2 in 4 cm
Dec
60°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
2 in 6 cm
Extended Forecast
Monday
Jul 20
Hi:
88°F 31°C
Lo:
72°F 22°C
Tuesday
Jul 21
Hi:
85°F 29°C
Lo:
74°F 23°C
Wednesday
Jul 22
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
74°F 23°C

Traveler Reviews

Tequila West Beach

5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis, IN
Jul 19, 2009

Right acrosss the street from our condo with live music. Food was excellent but our was a bit pricy at $50 for 4 people (including two kids). We will go back. more

Wheel House Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Little Rock, AR
Jul 18, 2009

We ate burgers and fries here and thought they were great. They've been rated as having one of the top 19 burgers in lower Alabama by a newspaper down there, and they didn't disappoint. The owners...more

Paradise Isle Resort

Jul 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It's not the nicest place I've ever stayed at, but the price was good and it is close to the beach. Don't get me wrong, it's definately not a dump but there are a few things that could be done...more

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Harbor house? today, 3 replies
Another great beach trip! today, 6 replies
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Don't waste your time at the Hangout !! today, 9 replies
Nolan's July 20, 2009, 4 replies
Best Crab Legs in GS??? July 20, 2009, 11 replies
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