Southwest Alabama

Travel Guide

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

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 Cathedral Square.

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
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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,505 reviews)
"The floors were very dirty… we had to wear socks the whole time to keep our feet clean and take those off to go to bed…. Otherwise, our stay was perfect"

Reviewed on 15 Aug, 2025

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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 S$216 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
S$216
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (766 reviews)
"Beautiful, great customer service, comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 15 Aug, 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 out of 5
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is S$144 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$144
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 15 Aug, 2025

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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (766 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again! The room and amenities were perfect! Oir family had a great time and especially loved thay we were so close to the beach!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug, 2025

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
"Very close to all the restaurants."

Reviewed on 15 Aug, 2025

Phoenix All Suites
Sugar Beach Condominiums

Sugar Beach Condominiums

2 out of 5
23044 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Orange Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Orange ...
7.4/10 Good! (76 reviews)
Decent condo for the cost.
"Bed was not comfortable but it worked. Internet wasn’t working the whole time we were there. Pools were nice and beach access was excellent. All in all it was a great stay, as we were gone most of the day and really only slept at the condo."

Reviewed on 16 Aug, 2025

Sugar Beach Condominiums
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Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach

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.

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
Gulf State Park featuring 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 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
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

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
Foley

Foley

Orange Beach

Orange Beach

Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island

Pensacola

Pensacola