Vacation rentals in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores anchors Alabama's 32 miles of white-sand Gulf beaches with a laid-back family scene: Gulf State Park's pier and trails, dolphin cruises, charter fishing, and seafood shacks serving the morning's catch.
Best time to book
May–June and September–October for warm water and smaller crowds; the Hangout Music Festival takes over May.
Common rental types
Gulf-front condos · Beach houses · Lagoon-side cottages · Resort condos
Getting there
Fly into Pensacola (PNS), 45 minutes east, or Mobile (MOB), an hour northwest. Gulf Shores sits at the end of AL-59 on the Gulf.
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Where to stay in Gulf Shores
Main Beach & The Hangout
The public beach, the famous Hangout restaurant, and the walkable town center.
Gulf State Park
Two miles of protected beach, a 1,540-foot fishing pier, and 28 miles of trails.
West Beach
Quieter stretch of beach houses and low-rise condos away from the strip.
Little Lagoon
Calm back-bay water for kayaking and crabbing, with lagoon-front homes.
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