Surf Side Shores Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
Fort Morgan

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
Fort Morgan Beach

Fort Morgan Beach

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

Fort Morgan Beach
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
The Track Family Recreation Center

The Track Family Recreation Center

Bring your family to The Track Family Recreation Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Track Family Recreation Center
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

You can take time to visit Pirate's Island Adventure Golf during your travels to Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

Activities

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama

Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama

AU$52
per adult
Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

AU$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

AU$57
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer

AU$84
per adult
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
The Cetacean

Orange Beach Dolphin Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran

AU$76
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach Dolphin Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran
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Our pick of the best Surf Side Shores Hotel Deals

Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool

Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool

Gulf Shores
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
"Perfect location for the beach. Pool is small but clean and has benches to relax in at end of day. House is a little dated but fairly clean and kept up well. We had a couple issues with washer but they gave us quick attention."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool
Check out open dates in Sept. Sept 22 - Sept 30th⛱️🏝️☀️🐬

Check out open dates in Sept. Sept 22 - Sept 30th⛱️🏝️☀️🐬

Gulf Shores
Stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
"My husband and I absolutely loved our stay here! The private pool was our favorite part and we were extremely happy to find a pet friendly place with a pet friendly beach would definitely recommend!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Check out open dates in Sept. Sept 22 - Sept 30th⛱️🏝️☀️🐬
Cute Bungalow w/small pool! Absolutely Beach Front!

Cute Bungalow w/small pool! Absolutely Beach Front!

Gulf Shores
Stay at this vacation home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"The house is in the perfect spot for the beach. The deck needs to be replaced, the boards were very loose. For the most part the house was clean but the front door hasn't been cleaned in awhile. The ice maker didn't work so we had to buy ice. All in all the house was good for us just not kept up ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Cute Bungalow w/small pool! Absolutely Beach Front!
Now booking Fall 2025 &Summer 2026! Lux 5 BR GulfFront Slps 16 – Priv Pool+Beach

Now booking Fall 2025 &Summer 2026! Lux 5 BR GulfFront Slps 16 – Priv Pool+Beach

Gulf Shores
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"Check in had problems with no password to get in Had to call owner. inside was ok but needed one BR on the first floor for grandparents. Red covering on furniture in great room was not clean. Kitchen was small but fine. Outside pool was tiny. more of a play pool not for swimming. Overall ok and we ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

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Now booking Fall 2025 &Summer 2026! Lux 5 BR GulfFront Slps 16 – Priv Pool+Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$178 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$178
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,233 reviews)
"Right on the beach , a nice lazy river pool and great service"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is AU$105 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$105
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,549 reviews)
"Room was very clean and nice."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Surf Side Shores

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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.

Morgantown
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Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
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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.

Cabana Beach
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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.

Fort Morgan Pines
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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.

Brigadoon Trail
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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.

Plash Island

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