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This Coast is Clear
Is there really that much difference between one beach vacation spot and another? What makes Alabama’s Gulf
Coast anything special?
Aside from 32 miles of the softest, whitest sand you’ve ever seen – so soft that it squeaks under your feet – and
clear, turquoise water that comes to shore in gentle waves, you’ll find a spirit that is uniquely Alabamian.
Ours is a special blend of beach town simplicity and honey-sweet Southern charm. Wherever you go, you’re
greeted by a charming “Hey (that’s “ha-ay”) y’all” and reminders beckoning you to slow down to enjoy the simple
pleasures and the people around you.
That’s not to say that we can’t keep you entertained. For those who need a little more activity than turning
every 30 minutes to tan the other side, Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers visitors plenty to do, without feeling busy or
crowded. Cool off with the kids on a lightning-fast ride down a giant waterslide or take a zoo safari. Putter away
the day on one of our world-class golf courses where the allure of a perfectly maintained fairway is enhanced by
the taste of sea spray on your lips. Cast your line for deep-sea adventure, with some of the best captains anywhere
to guide you to some of the best fishing anywhere. Step back in time with a visit to historic Fort Morgan, site of
the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Or shop ‘till you drop at outlet stores, antique malls and quaint beachside
boutiques.
When Nature Calls
Need a break from the city lights, mega malls and suburban sprawl? Get in touch with your wild side on Alabama’s
Gulf Coast, where schedules take a back seat to sunsets, to-do-lists aren’t nearly as important as tide charts, and
each change of season brings something awe-inspiring.
Fall brings a migration of monarch butterflies and vibrantly-hued wildflowers. Winter sunsets set the sky on fire
in oranges, pinks and blues. Spring comes early, awash in azaleas and the heady sweet fragrance of magnolias
and gardenias straight out of your best dreams of the Deep South. And of course, summer brings a flush of fiery
tropical blooms, endless blue skies, and seas of brilliant turquoise. All these seasons of splendor provide year-
round opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure, whether you choose sailing, kayaking, biking, hiking,
shelling, swimming, or simply watching and sighing “Wow.”
Not Your Everyday Vacation Day
You’ve sunned. You’ve splashed. You’ve eaten enough seafood to hold you for a few hours. Ready to try a little
different vacation adventure?
There are more than just a few ways to have fun in the sun along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. In addition to all the
beaching, fishing, golfing, water parking, shopping, and dining fun, you’ll find plenty of “off the beaten path”
activities. How about getting a bird’s eye view of the shoreline from the open cockpit of a bi-plane? Or hunting
(with your camera or binoculars, of course) for a glimpse of some our famous reptilian residents on the shores of
Gator Lake? Become a dolphin expert on a cruise that takes you through the back bays to meet up with Flipper
and his friends.

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