32 Miles of
Sugar-White Sand

Hwy 59 at the beach · Paid parking

The first beach you hit coming south on Hwy 59 — and the most popular. Best-groomed sand on the coast with paid parking lots, restrooms, showers, and lifeguards during peak season. The hub of Gulf Shores beach life.

W Beach Blvd at 13th St · Free parking

A local favorite with free street-side parking — get there early to snag a spot. Features a dune walkover to the beach, outdoor showers, and restrooms. Less crowded than Gulf Place with the same beautiful white sand.

2.9 mi west of Hwy 59 · Restrooms

Tucked 2.9 miles west of Hwy 59 on Beach Blvd. A quieter option with restrooms, a fishing pier, and outdoor showers. Great for families who want more space and a laid-back vibe away from the main beach crowds.

12295 State Hwy 180 · No facilities

Part of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge — a pristine, undeveloped stretch of natural beach. No restrooms, no showers, no concessions. Just untouched sand, sea oats, and nesting sea turtles. Bring everything you need and leave no trace.

Bon Secour NWR · 1.5 mi hike

A 1.5-mile hike through live oaks, slash pines, and coastal marshes to a secluded beach inside Bon Secour NWR. One of the most rewarding walks on the coast — you earn this beach. Virtually no crowds, even in peak summer.

20 mi west of Gulf Shores · Dogs allowed

At the very tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula, 20 miles from Gulf Shores. The beach wraps around the historic Civil War-era Fort Morgan. Dogs are welcome here — one of the few beaches on the coast where your pup can tag along.