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15 Public Beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
With 32-miles of white-sand beaches for you to discover, you may need a little guidance on where to begin. We've put together a list of 15 public beaches found along the Alabama Gulf Coast that are perfect locations for some fun in the sun. Get insight into their locations and the amenities that can be found at each of our beaches.
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Shell Beach - A Gulf State Park Beach Area
Alabama, United States
Shell Beach is on Perdido Beach Boulevard across from The Caribe and just east of the Perdido Pass Bridge. As its name suggests, you’ll find plenty of shells in the sand. Parking is available, as well as a portable restroom
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Alabama Point East - A Gulf State Park Beach Area
Alabama, United States
Alabama Point East is 0.3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge and offers more than 6,000 feet of wide beach in addition to sand dunes, boardwalks, picnic areas, restrooms, and
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Cotton Bayou - A Gulf State Park Beach Area
25900 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Cotton Bayou is between some of the most popular condominiums at Highway 182 and Highway 161. There are restrooms, outdoor showers on-site, and a handicap-accessible boardwalk leading to the shore.
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Romar Beach - A Gulf State Park Beach Area
Alabama, United States
Romar Beach is 6.8 miles east of Highway 59 and is near several condos, including the Phoenix V and Seaside Beach Club. This beach spot offers parking.
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Gulf State Park Pavilion
22250 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
The Gulf State Park Pavilion area is six miles east of Highway 59 and offers a beach pavilion with air-conditioned restrooms, private showers, a snack bar, shady spots to sit and eat, plus a large fireplace for chilly days.
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Gulf Place
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Gulf Place sits where Alabama Highway 59 dead-ends at East Beach Blvd. (Hwy. 182). The beach is monitored seasonally by lifeguards and includes three open-air pavilions, a picnic area, plus a playground, restrooms and showers on-site. It's the perfect location for playing volleyball or grabbing a meal at the nearby Hangout. Four beach mats along this stretch of beach make it easy for those with limited mobility and wheelchairs to reach the shore.
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Branyon Beach
22249 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Branyon Beach Access is located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Campground Road. Features include limited parking, a traffic light to cross the highway, and a nice boardwalk to cross the sand dunes.
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Gulf Shores 4th Street Public Beach
Alabama, United States
Gulf Shores 4th Street Public Beach offers only pedestrian crossing beach access, perfect for those staying at nearby properties.
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Gulf Shores 5th Street Public Beach
Alabama, United States
Gulf Shores 5th Street Public Beach sits five blocks west of Highway 59, with free parking on the north side, where the boardwalk leads to the beach. Parking is also available on the south side beside Bahama Bob’s.
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Gulf Shores 6th Street Public Beach
Alabama, United States
Gulf Shores 6th Street Public Beach is six blocks west of Highway 59, and you can walk the boardwalk to the beach. An outdoor shower is available, as well as a handicapped-accessible restroom.
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Gulf Shores 12th Street Public Beach
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Gulf Shores 12th Street Public Beach offers beach access but no parking. Restrooms and showers are available.
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Gulf Shores 10th Street Public Beach
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Gulf Shores 10th Street Public Beach offers beach access only, with parking across the street. Restrooms and showers are available.
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Gulf Shores 13th Street Public Beach
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Gulf Shores 13th Street Public Beach has free street-side parking with a dune walkover. Showers and restrooms are available.
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Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach
12295 AL-180
Gulf Shores, AL
Monday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Beach sits at 12295 State Highway 180 (Fort Morgan Road) in Gulf Shores. You can park along Mobile Street for easy beach access. It is a wildlife refuge, and therefore there are no facilities, but please note that the refuge office is nearby.
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Lagoon Pass Beach
Alabama, United States
Lagoon Pass Beach is 2.9 miles west of Highway 59 with restrooms, a fishing pier, outdoor showers and a water fountain on-site.