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Gulf Shores, Alabama Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

Gulf Shores, Alabama is one of two beach resorts in the area. It is a small town, but offers a lot of fun activities. Home of Waterville USA, this beach resort community on the Gulf of Mexico is Alabama's coastal paradise.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Gulf Shores is a family resort town. It is quiet and offers a lot of attractions for kids.

ATTRACTIONS

Waterville USA

Gulf Shores offers countless beach activities like parasailing, jet skiing, dolphin cruises, and more. There are also a lot of activities for children like miniature golf, go-carts, and amusement parks.

RESTAURANTS

LuLu's at Homeport Marina has wonderful food, music, and views. The lines are long for dinner though, so prepare yourself for a wait.

Papa Rocco's is a small pizza place that has a great atmosphere with live entertainment.

LODGING

The Lighthouse Condominiums has beachfront condos which offers an indoor heated pool, two beachside pools, an exercise room, and large balconies.

Island Shores Condominiums offers condos with nice rooms, and is located right on the beach.

PERSONAL STORIES

When I was 10 years old, we went on our annual family vacation. I had been sleeping on the drive to the most beautiful place in the world, in my opinion. When I awoke, I found I was in paradise—white sand beaches and the bluest water. That evening, sitting on the beach, it seemed the moon was sitting on the water; to my amazement, a group of dolphins swam gracefully by. It's a site that after 22 years is still fresh in my memory. It is a magical place that I could never thank my parents enough for sharing with me. I plan to share this place with my children and their children. Do yourself a favor and share this place with the ones you love. It's a place they'll never forget!