Gulf Shores Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Bowman's Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bowman's Beach during your travels in Sanibel? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Sanibel with a trip to Sanibel Island Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Sanibel Island Northern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Northern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?
Periwinkle Way
During your trip to Sanibel, you can do some window-shopping at Periwinkle Way. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Enjoy a trip to J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and popular activities such as cycling in Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Gulf Shores
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Great view from mini suite. Only real issue is self-parking is a nightmare. If you don't mind $35 per day plus tips, use the valet parking. The quality and presentation of the buffet breakfast is not on par with the rest of the facility, which is beautiful!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
Room was great, well decorated, clean well appointed with amenities(tea, real coffee/tea cups, real drinking glasses, decent bed, HVAC worked well, plenty of restaurants in hotel and nearby, great pool. Pool area has a huge tv to watch games. Pool was a tad cool, would have been nice to be a bit ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
Our stay at the Lani Kai was great. Beautiful balcony beach view, with a very clean beach. The restaurants were great. The pool was extremely clean as well. We visited the beachfront food stands and gift shops at the ground level and those were amazing as well. We would love to go back!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Friendly and accommodating staff, great breakfast selection, nicely-maintained pool, located across the street from many good local restaurants.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove, Bonita Springs
Room great clean, staff great.loved pool
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Sanibel Island Beach Resort
We will give everything a excellent ,restaurant ,room, for restaurant, staff, and beach
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Shores
Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.
Chateaux Sur Mer
While Chateaux Sur Mer isn't home to many top sights, Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tradewinds
While there might not be top attractions in Tradewinds, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are top sights worth seeing.
East Rocks
While there might not be top attractions in East Rocks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Heron's Landing
When in Heron's Landing, you can plan a visit to Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Gulf Shores Travel Guide
- Key West Express
- Bonita Springs Public Beach
- Estero Boulevard Beach
- Bowman's Beach
- Captiva Beach
- Sanibel Harbour Beach
- Bell Tower Shops
- Lynn Hall Memorial Park
- Barbara B Mann Hall
- Sanibel Island Lighthouse
- Gulf Coast Medical Center
- Periwinkle Way
- Sun Splash Water Park
- Port Sanibel Marina
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
