Surf Side Shores Travel Guide
Gulf Shores

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Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach
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.

Fort Morgan
Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Fort Morgan Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fort Morgan Beach during your trip to Fort Morgan?

Hangout Music Fest
Hangout Music Fest is just one of the places to see in Gulf Shores, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
After visiting Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Orange Beach. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Waterville USA
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Waterville USA during your visit to Gulf Shores. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Surf Side Shores

Beachside Resort Hotel
I traveled with just me and my 10 year old daughter. We had a great time, close beach access, cold fridge with freezer section in room, pool was wonderful. Shower had hot water and everyone was really nice.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
You have to pay to park which was not mentioned. The breakfast is barely anything for 18$ a person. Definitely not what it was chopped up to be.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
The room we reserved wasn't available at the designated check-in time, and it seemed the room we received instead wasn't as nice as the premium paid for a Gulf view; also, amenities associated with the mandatory resort fee (smores kit) weren't available, and beach chairs/umbrella were packed up by ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Everything was great! Our room was clean and my girls loved the bunk beds! We stayed in a lake view room and even though it wasn’t a gulf view…the views were still beautiful and relaxing. We ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant one morning. It was good a little expensive but loved the options on ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA
Great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Clean, bright and cheerful. Great for couples and families.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Surf Side Shores

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.

Gulf Highlands
While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

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.

Fort Morgan Pines
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fort Morgan Pines and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Morgan Beach and Fort Morgan.

Brigadoon Trail
Brigadoon Trail might not have many top sights, but West Beach and Gulf Shores Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Plash Island
While Plash Island may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf Shores Golf Club.
