About
Alabama’s Gulf Coast is surrounded by history, culture, sunshine, and our famous white sand beaches. Gulf Shores consists of 32 miles of beach fun with scattered amusements and activities. Between water parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, and the beach, you can be assured that your time will be spent having fun. Come splash around in our turquoise waters, watch our beautiful sunsets and sunrises, and enjoy some family-friendly time in the sunshine!
Schools
Gulf Shores Elementary School
1600 E 3rd Street
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251.968.7375
Gulf Shores High School
600 E 15th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251.968.4747
South Baldwin Christian Academy
6900 Highway 59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251.968.1230
Shopping
Gulf Shore’s shopping areas have an upbeat, fun atmosphere! You can visit any beach shop or inland area to experience a great time! If you can’t find exactly what you need, Foley is only a short distance away to find the perfect fit!
Retro Road Trip
701 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Geez Louise Boutique
701 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The Original David’s Gallery
809 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Beach Bazaar
616 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Surf Style
401 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Souvenir City
217 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Island Outfitters
428 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Target
3820 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Beach House Boutique
3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy #320
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Shop LuLu Buffett
202 Est 25th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Restaurants
Restaurants in this area are based on seafood since it is the beach; however, many restaurants serve a variety of food! The restaurants mentioned below are frequently visited and tourist approved! Locals favor a lot of these restaurants because you can’t go wrong at the beach!
The Yard Milkshake Bar
3800 Gulf Shores Parkway #218
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Bleus Burger Bar
3800 Gulf Shores Parkway #240
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Beach Girl Coffee
3500 AL-59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
LuLu’s
200 East 25th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Tacky Jacks
240 East 24TH Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Hope’s Cheesecake
210 East 20th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
TCBY
1301 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Mudbugs Seafood Bar & Grill
624 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Sunliner Diner
100 Est 2cd Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Shrimp Basket
301 AL-59
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Picnic Beach
128 East 1st Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The Hangout
101 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Café
601 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Foodcraft Restaurant
21196 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Mikee’s Seafood
205 Est 2nd Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Pink Pony Club
137 East Gulf Place
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Roasted Oak
21196 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Hotel Options
Gulf Shores is filled with places to stay! Condominiums, rental homes, and more are waiting for you at our sugar white shores!
Best Western on the Beach
337 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Beachside Resort Hotel
610 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Phoenix Gulf Shores
801 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Crystal Shores West
931 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Crystal Tower by Young’s Suncoast
1010 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Island Winds East
333 West Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
San Carlos
365 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The Whaler
505 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Comfort Inn & Suites
537 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The Lodge
21196 East Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Year-Round Activities
If you find yourself wanting to plan a trip to this area, try to plan around an event! Activities are constantly being held year-round in this area and everyone from the area comes out to support local businesses and holidays. New Year’s, Mardi Gras, festivals, and more are just some of the events that locals look forward to every year! A lot of people from all of the world come to visit this area during Hangout Festival season to see many artists in Gulf Shores!
Hospitals
South Baldwin Medical Center is the largest medical center in Gulf Shores. There are several urgent care centers; however, if you need serious medical attention, I recommend going inland the South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, AL.
South Baldwin Medical Center- Gulf Shores Urgent Care
101 East 15th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Sacred Heart Medical Group
1700 West 2cd Street
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Parks
This beach paradise has several places where you can spend time outdoors! Besides the beach, try out these parks to get some ocean air and have a great time!
Gulf Shores Dog Park
308 Clubhouse Drive
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Meyer Park
400 East 22nd Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Wade Ward Nature Park
500 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion
22920 Alabama’s Coastal Connection
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Gulf State Park
20115 AL-135
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Johnnie Sims Park Pavilion
348 West 19th Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Gulf Shores Public Beach
101 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
City of Gulf Shores Wetlands Park
19025 Oak Road West
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Average Temperatures
Hottest Month: July & August
Average Highest Temperature: 95 Degrees
Coldest Month: January
Average Coldest Temperature: 42 Degrees
