Southern Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Horse drawn carriage on plantation
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline
Southern Alabama
Southern Alabama
Southern Alabama

Where to stay in Southern Alabama

Gulf Highlands

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

Surf Side Shores

When in Surf Side Shores, you can plan a visit to Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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
Nature trails in Orange Beach Alabama Gulf State Park

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
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline.

Mobile Central Business District

While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile.

Mobile Central Business District
old wooden pier at sunset

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is AU$152 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$152
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,601 reviews)
I traveled with just me and my 10 year old daughter. We had a great time, close beach access, cold fridge with freezer section in room, pool was wonderful. Shower had hot water and everyone was really nice.

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
112 West Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
The price is AU$404 per night from 11 May to 12 May
AU$404
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Everything was great!!!

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
21196 East Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is AU$298 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$298
13 May - 14 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was great! Our room was clean and my girls loved the bunk beds! We stayed in a lake view room and even though it wasn’t a gulf view…the views were still beautiful and relaxing. We ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant one morning. It was good a little expensive but loved the options on ...

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
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.
stayAPT Suites Dothan

stayAPT Suites Dothan

2.5 out of 5
259 Hospitality Ln Dothan AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dothan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews)
It’s make you feel at home no worries

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

stayAPT Suites Dothan
Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (820 reviews)
Was clean and staff was friendly.

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool

Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool

Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Fort Morgan Beach and Kiva Dunes Golf ...
10/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
The house had everything we needed and was perfect for a large group. LOVED being right on the beach. One of our group caught a hammerhead shark! Highly recommend.

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Avocet- Beachfront, Private Pool
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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