Gulf Shores

Don't miss out on the crown jewel of Alabama tourism!

Gulf Shores is the pinnacle of Alabama tourism and vacation rentals. The area - centered around the terminus of State Highway 59-is devoted to vacations, with much of its nearly thirty square miles dedicated to vacation properties, their associated amenities, and an extensive selection of food & shopping options. Gulf Shores also features a comprehensive file of area attractions, leaving little wonder why the area remains one of the most popular spots on the northern Gulf Coast. Gulf Shores even stays popular during the off season - typically sunny and mild - with many would-be vacationers often booking during the colder months for quieter, less crowded getaways.

Life in Gulf Shores centers around its tourist persona – touting many unique, local attractions sure to satisfy any vacationer's desire. For family-friendly fun, for example, destinations like Pirate's Island Adventure Golf, OWA Amusement Park – located in nearby Foley, AL - and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, the focus of the Animal Planet show, The Little Zoo That Could, and Waterville USA are all excellent choices. Outside of that, the area is rife with natural sights, best encapsulated by helicopter tours, the numerous accesses to Gulf State Park, and many supplementary hiking trails, nature parks, and wildlife refuges. 

Food is integral to Gulf Shore's lasting appeal, and there is plenty to come by. While seafood is the cuisine of choice in Gulf Shores – evident in spots like The Original Oyster House, De Soto's Seafood Kitchen, and Sea N Suds - the area is home to many fares. From burgers at Bahama Bob's Beachside Cafe and Sunliner Diner to the messy barbeque plates of Hog Wild BBQ, no food is unavailable while visiting Gulf Shores. 

Live music & shopping are also essential to life in Gulf Shores. Venues like The Undertow Bar & Grill, Big Beach Brewing, and The Hangout – the annual Hangout Music Festival's - all feature regular live music, both local and nationally-touring. Gulf Shores is home to numerous gift & novelty stores, boutiques like Geez Louise and Beach House Boutique, and multiple shopping centers such as the Oyster House Boardwalk & Trading Co., better suited to visitors' dead-set on a beach shopping spree. 

While the tall condominium building best defines Gulf Shores' real estate at the city's center, other city areas feature much more diverse listings. Places like West Beach, inland parts of State Highway 180 – the 28-mile route leading to Fort Morgan - and other regions laud an eclectic mix of lifted beach homes, subdivisions, cottages, and many other rentals sure to satisfy any rental need.

If Gulf Shores sounds like the perfect starting point for your first – or thousandth – beach adventure, contact Pineapple Coast Vacations today!