Southwest Alabama

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Southwest Alabama

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Orange Beach East

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

Orange Beach East
Mobile showing heritage architecture

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
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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
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Cotton Bayou

While there might not be top attractions in Cotton Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island.

Cotton Bayou
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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
Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is €71 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
€71
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 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! (1,356 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
4 out of 5
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
The price is €153 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€153
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 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! (371 reviews)
Classy stay in Mobile
"Beautiful property, very elegant,nice art throughout including the corridors on the room levels. Beds very comfortable, rooms well decorated, clean, great aroma in the room. Delightful front desk clerk name Englund checked me in . I liked that they had liquid creamer in teh rooms for coffee instead ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 €191 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
€191
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 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! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed in mid/late February, which was perfect! Turns out the regular “season” and parking restrictions within the community begin March 1st. The hotel has a private beach and is clean, nice, and well suited for family trips. Would visit again!"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 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! (301 reviews)
Value and vibe
"Great value and lovely view"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 Dec 2024

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
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 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (592 reviews)
Great view
"Outdated but clean. Chair in living room needs cleaning desperately! Elevators are super slow and stink like cigarette smoke! Beautiful view of the Gil!"

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Beach

5/5(1 review)

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 family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
The Park at OWA

The Park at OWA

Bring the family to The Park at OWA and enjoy this exciting theme park in Foley. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The Park at OWA
Gulf State Park showing modern architecture

Gulf State Park

Stretch out on long white-sand beaches at this oceanfront state park. Drive up your heart rate with extreme activities, such as zip lining and parasailing.

Gulf State Park
The Wharf

The Wharf

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

5/5(1 review)

Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
Photo by Janet Ryan

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Orange Beach

Orange Beach

Pensacola

Pensacola

Photo by Amber Palmer

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