Gulf Shores along with the Fort Morgan area to the west and Orange Beach to the east makes up the Alabama Gulf Coast region. The area's 32 miles of sugar-white beaches are the number one attraction.

Golfers flock to the area to play the numerous championship courses designed by the top names in the business.

For Orange Beach, fishing is one of the top draws. Experienced boat captains will guide your group to the hottest spots for reeling in a really big one.

Major attractions in the area include Fort Morgan, a pre-Civil War fort located at the tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, and Tanger Outlets - a shopper's paradise in nearby Foley.

Nature lovers find plenty of sites to enjoy with walking and hiking trails. And the region's Coastal Birding Trail is a must for birders.

The area features a wide range of dining choices. Many places feature seafood, but it is easy to find a mix of options to please everyone in the group.

Shopping and dining areas like The Wharf in Orange Beach and Pelican Place in Gulf Shores give a great selection of brand name and unique shops as well as plenty of places to eat. The Wharf also has a Ferris Wheel, the tallest in the Southeast.

Families come to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area during the popular spring and summer months. Northern visitors take advantage of the warmer temps and affordable accommodations during the winter months.

Throughout the year you can find a full calendar of events. The area hosts high school and college sporting events, a major seafood festival, and an international songwriters festival.