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 Gulf Shores. 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

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
I loved this hotel with the exception of one employee. Her name is Cecilia. She has a chip on her shoulder and is so confrontational and just very rude. She has No business working with guest. I know others will complain, She is That Bad, so hopefully she will be gone when I visit next year. The ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
The location is great. The staff is, at best, uninterested. The condition of the rooms is clean but in bad shape. A/C sounded like a motorcycle (it did cool well!), blinds were missing some slats so you couldn't keep the room dark and they were crooked. There was mold in the bathroom. The amenities ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Lovely place to stay, enjoy the beach and pool
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Free breakfast and free snacks/drinks each evening. Excellent location. Bed very comfortable and large bathroom
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores
Super clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
Don’t judge the exterior. The rooms and bathrooms are renovated. New equipment in the gym. I couldn’t seem to turn off the heat, though. It can get hot!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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 Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course.

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.
