The Alabama Gulf Coast boasts some of the most stunning beaches in the nation with quartz crystal white sands from the Appalachian Mountains. At Young’s Suncoast, we’re here to help you discover these coastal gems and find the ideal vacation rental to enhance your stay. Our extensive portfolio of vacation rentals in the Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Fort Morgan areas cater to various group sizes and preferences. Choose your ideal home away from home tailored to your heart’s desire, from pet-friendly options to private pools!
With Young’s Suncoast, the best of Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches are at your doorstep!
Visit the 7 Best Beaches in the Alabama Gulf Coast
- Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place): Where Highway 59 meets the Gulf, this lively beach is ideal for volleyball, beach bar fun, and sunbathing. It has everything for a great beach day, with restrooms, rinse showers, lifeguards, and pavilions. Managing seasonal parking is straightforward with the Park Mobile app!
- Gulf State Park Pavilion: Situated six miles east of Highway 59, is one of the most gorgeous Alabama Gulf Coast beaches. It features sand dunes and sea oats, making it perfect for families. It’s a popular spot for surf fishing and boasts a new pavilion with air-conditioned restrooms, shaded seating areas, a snack bar, private showers, and a cozy fireplace for chilly beach days.
- Cotton Bayou- A Gulf State Park Beach Area: At the Orange Beach intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161, this beach offers a vibrant atmosphere and amenities like restrooms, outdoor showers, and an ADA-accessible beach mat for a comfortable visit.
- Alabama Point East-A Gulf State Park Beach Area: Located 0.3 miles east of the Perdido Pass Bridge, Alabama Point East offers over 6,000 feet of sandy shoreline, dunes, and scenic boardwalks. It’s one of the best beaches in the Alabama Gulf Coast, boasting picnic areas, restrooms, outdoor showers, and free life jackets in various sizes.
- Lagoon Pass Park: Just three miles west of Highway 59 on West Beach Boulevard, Little Lagoon Pass Park is a laid-back spot to enjoy both the lagoon and the Gulf. Guests can enjoy public parking, restrooms, and outdoor showers on the north side. The beach is just across the road, and for $15, you get all-day parking and access to one of the area’s quieter, more scenic beach spots.
- Shell Beach Access: This is one of the best beaches for easy access to the easternmost stretch of pristine Alabama Gulf Coast shoreline in Gulf State Park. Enjoy soft white sand, scenic dunes, and one of the best spots around for hunting seashells along the water’s edge.
- Gulf Shores 6th Street Public Access: Just six blocks west of Highway 59, this beach access spot offers easy convenience with a boardwalk leading straight to the sand. For a small $15 all-day parking fee, visitors can enjoy beachside restrooms and an outdoor shower.