Gulf Coast Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Gulf Coast

Higgs Beach showing a beach and tropical scenes as well as a large group of people

Lady Bird Lake featuring central business district, landscape views and a skyscraper

Gulf State Park featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Mallory Square showing general coastal views and a sunset

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Clearwater Beach Day Trip

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Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

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Bay Fishing South Padre Island

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

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What to do in Gulf Coast

Popular places to visit

Port of Tampa

Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Bourbon Street

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Canal Street

Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.

Port of New Orleans

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Gulf Shores Beach

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.

Caesars Superdome

Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Navarre Beach

Head over to Navarre Beach, a favourite beach in Navarre to enjoy the surf and sand, along with fishing. Wander the seaside or discover the sunsets in this relaxing area.

Raymond James Stadium

Catch an event at Raymond James Stadium during your trip to Tampa. Attend a football match or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Areas of Gulf Coast

Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

One of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods is popular for an ecclectic blend of romantic history, stunning architecture, jazz and black arts.

Seaside

Sit at a seafood restaurant overlooking the white-sand beaches and speak with friendly locals in the lively farmers market.

Fort Walton Beach showing a sunset and a sandy beach

Seagrove Beach

5/5(1 area review)

On this shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico you’ll find a wonderful beachside hamlet and plenty of spots to play and relax.

Discovery Green showing a city, a high-rise building and a square or plaza

Downtown Houston

4/5(25 area reviews)

Tour the beautiful green spaces, buzzing theater district and professional sports arenas nestled beneath a dramatic cityscape of gleaming skyscrapers.