Southwest Alabama, AL

Travel Guide

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes a house and a garden
Lake Charles showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a house and a garden
Battleship Memorial Park
Gulf State Park showing views and modern architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Alabama

On a small walk way, at Alabama state beach park. Located in gulf shores, Alabama. Great location to get away from the crowds and catch some massive waves. #localsecrets

Orange Beach East

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
Mobile which includes heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mobile Central Business District, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile are top sights worth seeing.

Mobile Central Business District
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Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
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Morgantown

5/5(1 area review)

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Cotton Bayou

While Cotton Bayou isn't home to many top sights, Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cotton Bayou
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Cabana Beach

When in Cabana Beach, you can plan a visit to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cabana Beach
Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is SAR 241 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 241
SAR 279 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Great service great place to stay will return"

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
4 out of 5
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 1,871 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
SAR 1,871
SAR 2,252 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (358 reviews)
"Love it!"

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Hilton The Lodge at Gulf State Park, AL
Hilton The Lodge at Gulf State Park, AL
3.5 out of 5
21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is SAR 588 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
SAR 588
SAR 682 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Make sure you calculate $16 a day to park minimum. On an unsecure surface lot. I don't like surprise add-ons. Still, it was a very nice place. We would definitely consider going back but now I know more of the price to compare to others."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Hilton The Lodge at Gulf State Park, AL
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Phoenix All Suites
Phoenix All Suites
3.5 out of 5
201 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (297 reviews)
"I had a good time"

Reviewed on 11 February 2025

Phoenix All Suites
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
Dauphin Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and balconies. Popular attractions Dauphin Island Public Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
work with a beautiful view
"This was the perfect property for our professional retreat! Excellent service."

Reviewed on 25 December 2024

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
Sugar Beach Condominiums
Sugar Beach Condominiums
2 out of 5
23044 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Orange Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Wharf and Gulf State ...
6.6/10 (23 reviews)
"I booked this stay 6 months ahead of time and after booking, saw many unfavorable reviews posted. I was hoping I didn't make a huge mistake. What a nice surprise when we got there. It is a very cute place, very clean, plenty of room. If you are expecting The Ritz, then go stay at The Ritz. If you ..."

Reviewed on 27 January 2025

Sugar Beach Condominiums
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Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

Gulf Shores Beach

4.5/5(1,223 reviews)

Nothing says vacation 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

4/5(220 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
The Park at OWA featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views

The Park at OWA

4/5(81 reviews)

Bring the family to The Park at OWA and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Foley. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The Park at OWA
Gulf State Park showing modern architecture

Gulf State Park

4.5/5(548 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Gulf State Park, a popular green space in Gulf Shores. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Gulf State Park
The Wharf

The Wharf

4.5/5(651 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

The Wharf
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

4.5/5(310 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park during your trip to Mobile. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park