Southwest Alabama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion featuring a garden and a house
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion featuring a garden and a house
Lake Charles featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes a garden and a house
Battleship Memorial Park

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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

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

Orange Beach East
Turtle warning.

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline.

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
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

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
old wooden pier at sunset

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf Amphitheater and The Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is NZ$118 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$118
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,569 reviews)
The staff was great! Location is amazing! So close to many great restaurants and other entertainment!Was so cold that weekend but really enjoyed the stay at the beachside resort!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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 NZ$266 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$266
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Clean room, comfortable bed, hot shower, friendly staff, close proximity to good food and coffee downtown.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
112 West Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
The price is NZ$285 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$285
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Very nice, clean hotel. My suite was spacious with a wonderful view, I enjoyed my stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only cons I have are the beds and pillows were very uncomfortable and I wish the parking options were better. Also, housekeeping did not come in and clean like I thought they ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
On The Beach. Perfect for offseason beach lovers! weekly/ monthly rates Nov.-Feb

On The Beach. Perfect for offseason beach lovers! weekly/ monthly rates Nov.-Feb

Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this beach condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (300 reviews)
Nice spot. Host was very attentive to our needs. Right on the beach. Good value. Weather didn’t cooperate for much of our stay but we still enjoyed the beach view

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

On The Beach. Perfect for offseason beach lovers! weekly/ monthly rates Nov.-Feb
EXCELLENT LOCATION!- Beachview 224 - GULF SHORES,ALABAMA

EXCELLENT LOCATION!- Beachview 224 - GULF SHORES,ALABAMA

Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Good place to stay. Walking distance to eating and shopping.The bed was a little uncomfortable, other than that, all was nice and clean

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

EXCELLENT LOCATION!- Beachview 224 - GULF SHORES,ALABAMA
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 AL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and Dauphin ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
The location was wonderful. The kitchen pots and pans need to be replaced the handles are falling off and we couldn’t tighten them, the baking sheets were all rusted, the shelves in the refrigerator were all broken and if you put something on the door shelf whenever you opened the refrigerator door ...

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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