7 days in Gulf Shores Itinerary

Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Waterville USA. Get out of town with these interesting Gulf Shores side-trips: Fort Morgan State Historic Site (in Fort Morgan), Fairhope (Fairhope Municipal Pier & Fairhope Avenue) and Alligator Alley (in Summerdale). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the majestic nature at Gulf State Park, stop by Chocolate Corner, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Gulf Shores day trip planner.

In August, daytime highs in Gulf Shores are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.