It's time for the perfect getaway. The Alabama-Florida gulf coast is just your place. Relatively undiscovered, this spectacular coastal area offers incomparable value and year-round amenities. This is your place for watersports, fishing or beachcombing. For restaurants featuring succulent seafood. For family-friendly or romantic atmosphere. For that long-awaited reunion. For golf or shopping or for doing nothing at all. The miles of sugar-white beaches include protected areas with nature trails, sand dunes and indigenous wildlife. There aren’t many places with such a great combination of amenities, recreational opportunities and protected natural resources. Whether your pace is set for birdies or birding, for boating or sunbathing, this is your place.

Any time of year you'll find historic sites, wildlife preserves and specialty shops to explore. But you may find that one trip is not enough to experience all this coastal paradise has to offer. Spring and fall bring coastal events and festivals—and arguably the most pleasant weather of the year. Summer is heaven for beach lovers. Sun, sand and a full array of resort activities make this our most popular time of year. Mild winters make the perfect time for Gulf Coast getaways filled with spectacular sunsets and an assortment of holiday events, such as the nation’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration in nearby Mobile, Alabama.

From dipping your toes in the surf to reeling in the catch miles offshore—
and every option in between—there is something for everyone.