Most people don't even know that Alabama has a beach, which is really good news for the people who do. When you discover Alabama's Gulf Shores and Orange Beach's mile after mile of sugar-white sand and kid-friendly waves, it'll be a place you will want to claim as your own.
Our Gulf Coast is a great beach destination. It's a place where you can choose to do as much or as little as you please. Take the family to a theme or water park, go for a plane ride on the coast, parasail, jet ski, go deep-sea fishing, experience a skydiving adventure or a ride in a hot-air balloon. Whatever you choose, there's an adventure here for you. Relax in style at one of our magnificent resorts, enjoy great dining, or play world-class golf. Couple all of this variety with some of the friendliest, most easy going people you'll ever meet, and our Gulf Coast is one of the ultimate places to vacation.
Our white-sand beaches contrast so beautifully against the sparkling emerald water, you may find yourself suddenly building sandcastles. In fact, our beaches are so wonderful, the Clean Beaches Council of America has certified Gulf Shores public beach as a Blue Wave beach.
Alabama's Gulf Coast is a fisherman's dream with deep blue waters, freshwater lakes, bayou marshes and more. Plus, Orange Beach boasts a fleet of more than 100 charter boats, ready to take anglers of all ages and skill levels out for some casting.
You can also watch as dolphins swim nearby on a dolphin boat cruise or scuba dive off the coast to look for exotic fish, majestic sea turtles and interesting shipwrecks. Venture inland a bit for swamp tours on airboats, or, for a slower pace, try the canoes or pontoon boats awaiting you in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
Go-carts, laser tag, miniature golf, arcade games and roller coasters abound at Adventure Island in Orange Beach. In Gulf Shores, Waterville, USA, features an 1,800-foot-long lazy river, the Kamikaze wave pool, and the Gulf Coast's longest tube ride.
You can play championship caliber golf at courses designed by some of the greatest names in golf, like Arnold Palmer, Larry Nelson, Bruce Devlin, Jerry Pate, Robert Von Hagge and Earl Stone. From Scottish-style links to beachside greens, there are over 288 holes to play along Alabama's beach.
In addition, great shopping at specialty shops and outlet stores, as well as dining at some of the best seafood restaurants in the South, make Alabama's Gulf Coast ideal for your next vacation. Visit www.alabama.travel to learn more about the wonders of Alabama's Gulf Coast. Once you've been here, it's a place not easily forgotten.
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