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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.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
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
Jan
59°F 15°C
41°F 5°C
3 in 6 cm
Feb
62°F 16°C
44°F 6°C
2 in 5 cm
Mar
67°F 19°C
49°F 9°C
2 in 6 cm
Apr
73°F 22°C
56°F 13°C
3 in 7 cm
Extended Forecast
Sunday
Nov 22
Hi:
65°F 18°C
Lo:
52°F 11°C
Monday
Nov 23
Hi:
67°F 19°C
Lo:
54°F 12°C
Tuesday
Nov 24
Hi:
70°F 21°C
Lo:
52°F 11°C

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Mikato's Japanese Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
West Tennessee
Nov 13, 2009

Food, show and service were astounding! Wierd location in the back of a shopping center, but worth it!!! more

Big O'S Seafood Grill

1 of 5 stars
gulf shores
Nov 12, 2009

service was terrible waitress took our order brought our food never saw her again.had to find our own creamer for coffee.order the same breakfast as my husband did,i got 4 slices of toast my husband...more

Lulu's At Homeport

4 of 5 stars
West Tennessee
Nov 10, 2009

Fish taco's were great! I had the shrimp!!! Off season so we didn't get to capture the usual atmosphere, but it was fine with me because we walked right in and got seated. more

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