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

Default Image

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
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
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 West.

Seagrove Beach
Default Image

Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Seacrest
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
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$350 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$350
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (2,704 reviews)
"Easy access to the beach. Nice pool. Live music was nice."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

3.5 out of 5
195 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Biloxi. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,132 reviews)
"Overbooked and understaffed"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Get rates
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is AU$1,137 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$1,137
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,631 reviews)
"Very good and comfortable"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
See all 178,401 properties in Gulf Coast
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.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,762 reviews)
"I love how it’s a quick walk to the beach and restaurants. The Luau pool was great! Clean and cool."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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! (4,799 reviews)
"We LOVE Tropical Beach Resorts! This is the fourth summer we stayed here and would not even consider staying elsewhere. The staff is amazing the location is perfect. The tropical flora are exactly what we expect in a tropical oasis! Until next year!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
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! (1,726 reviews)
"Great place to stay as we stay at the other Zaza hotel in Memorial city quite a bit"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
See all properties in Gulf Coast
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.

Popular places to visit

Port of Tampa

Port of Tampa

Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Port of Tampa
Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Gulf Shores Beach

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.

Gulf Shores Beach

Activities

Cosmic Crisis

The Escape Game Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria

AU$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria
Art of Candle and Soap-Making in Houston Texas

Art of Candle-making in Houston Texas

AU$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Art of Candle-making in Houston Texas
Houston: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Houston: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

AU$66
per adult
Houston: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
See all activities in Gulf Coast

Cities near Gulf Coast

Howard Wilkinson Bridge showing a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

Baton Rouge

Galveston showing a house, a city and street scenes

Galveston

Lake Charles featuring a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Lake Charles

Photo by Laura Romero

Matamoros