Southwest Alabama

Travel Guide

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

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
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Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
Mobile showing heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

If you're spending some time in Mobile Central Business District, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Cathedral Square are top sights worth seeing.

Mobile Central Business District
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Morgantown

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Cotton Bayou

While Cotton Bayou isn't home to many top sights, Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cotton Bayou
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Cabana Beach

When in Cabana Beach, you can plan a visit to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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! (1,494 reviews)
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"It was very great clean service was great overall 5 stars is perfect i will be going back there soon"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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 P7,265 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P7,265
P8,706 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (741 reviews)
"The Admiral has been our go to hotel in Mobile for the past 6 months. It is close to downtown and all good restaurants. The staff is also super cool and very helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 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 P5,592 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P5,592
P6,487 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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! (1,008 reviews)
"No hot water Sunday morning for our showers"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (763 reviews)
"The location is directly on the beach with balconies that have a gorgeous view. There are some fantastic restaurants in the area. The elevator situation is not great. One on each side, totalling 2, and about 15 floors. The wait when we first got there was atrocious. The pool is perfect. The beach ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (469 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like was the internet service was not good."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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! (71 reviews)
"Ice maker didn't work and parking lot flooded"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Sugar Beach Condominiums
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Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Beach

Nothing says vacation 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 which includes 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 have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Foley. Wander 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
Orange Beach

Orange Beach

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Fairhope

York

York

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Spanish Fort