Gulf Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Higgs Beach which includes a sandy beach and tropical scenes as well as a large group of people
Lady Bird Lake showing a high-rise building, central business district and landscape views
Gulf State Park featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views
Gulf Coast
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views

Where to stay in Gulf Coast

French Quarter showing a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

French Quarter

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter
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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

Rosemary Beach
Seaside showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West.

Seaside
Discovery Green which includes a high-rise building, a square or plaza and a city

Downtown Houston

4/5(38 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Toyota Center to Daikin Park – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

Downtown Houston
Fort Walton Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

Seagrove Beach

Seagrove Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Seaside Beach or Seagrove Beach East.

Seagrove Beach
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Pier and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$221 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$221
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,678 reviews)
"Great staff especially MsT who checked me in❤️"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is AU$227 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$227
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,878 reviews)
"Great place didn’t know about resort or parking fees until check in."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston

4 out of 5
1085 Rusk Street, Houston, TX
The price is AU$209 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$209
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,781 reviews)
"The room was very nice..somewhat small excellent staff & amenities. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Club Quarters Hotel Downtown, Houston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,791 reviews)
"I was having some significant mental health issues…This was cheaper and more therapeutic. The staff was just reflexively nice and accommodating. Sometimes all you need is nice and well intentioned people around you, in any companies, to relax, to restores Thanks y’all ❤️"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,021 reviews)
"Everything was great. It was the cutest bungalow style studio. It has everything you needed, awesome little kitchenette, little indoor atrium, comfy bed, etc... The bathroom was tiny but clean. I would def stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
12000 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Treasure Island. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,357 reviews)
"We’re here for only a couple days. The beach and condo were what we were hoping for during our short stay"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Sunset Vistas Two Bedroom Beachfront Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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