Gulf Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Higgs Beach which includes a sandy beach and tropical scenes as well as a large group of people
Lady Bird Lake showing a high-rise building, central business district and landscape views
Gulf State Park featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views
Gulf Coast
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views

Where to stay in Gulf Coast

French Quarter showing a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

French Quarter

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter
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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.

Rosemary Beach
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Pier and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island
Discovery Green which includes a high-rise building, a square or plaza and a city

Downtown Houston

4/5(38 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants acclaimed theatres and top sights from Jesse H. Jones Hall to Houston City Hall – discover Downtown Houston, a destination also famous for its sports teams.

Downtown Houston
Seaside showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Central Square.

Seaside
Fort Walton Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

Seagrove Beach

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

Seagrove Beach
The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville New Orleans LA
The price is NZ$268 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$268
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,276 reviews)
Excellent breakfast

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

The Westin New Orleans
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria

4 out of 5
5353 Westheimer Rd Houston TX
The price is NZ$241 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
NZ$241
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Houston. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,079 reviews)
Check in was quick, staff was courteous.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Houston by the Galleria
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach

4 out of 5
100 Coronado Drive Clearwater Beach FL
The price is NZ$465 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
NZ$465
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Clearwater Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,898 reviews)
Great visit and the Wyndham delivered as usual.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
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.
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street Houston TX
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
Can’t comment on breakfast but everything else was better than my expectations. The room was great.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle Siesta Key FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,146 reviews)
The room was immaculate. We loved the sundeck outside our unit, and the pool was special. We could walk to the beach and several great restaurants. We will be back in June!

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Tropical Beach Resorts
SunDestin Beach Resort

SunDestin Beach Resort

3 out of 5
1040 Hwy 98 East Destin FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,023 reviews)
Great location. Beach was beautiful.

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

SunDestin 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.

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