Southwest Alabama, AL

Travel Guide

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes a house and a garden
Lake Charles showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a house and a garden
Battleship Memorial Park
Gulf State Park showing views and modern architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Alabama

On a small walk way, at Alabama state beach park. Located in gulf shores, Alabama. Great location to get away from the crowds and catch some massive waves. #localsecrets

Orange Beach East

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
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Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
Mobile which includes heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mobile Central Business District, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Cathedral Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Morgantown

5/5(1 area review)

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Cotton Bayou

While Cotton Bayou isn't home to many top sights, Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cotton Bayou
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Cabana Beach

When in Cabana Beach, you can plan a visit to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cabana Beach
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is ￥10,055 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥10,055
￥11,664 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,548 reviews)
"Very nice stay"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4 out of 5
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
The price is ￥21,059 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥21,059
￥25,235 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (813 reviews)
"Great cafe!"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Dauphin Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
We are staying again!
"Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

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Sugar Beach Condominiums

Sugar Beach Condominiums

2 out of 5
23044 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Orange Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Orange ...
7.2/10 Good! (91 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Sugar Beach Condominiums
Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
"Clean room and staff we great view was great"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Dauphin Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
We are staying again!
"Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..."

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
See all properties in Southwest Alabama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

Gulf Shores Beach

4.5/5(1,223 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach
Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

4/5(220 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
Gulf State Park showing modern architecture

Gulf State Park

4.5/5(548 reviews)

Stretch out on long white-sand beaches at this oceanfront state park. Drive up your heart rate with extreme activities, such as zip lining and parasailing.

Gulf State Park
The Park at OWA featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views

The Park at OWA

4/5(81 reviews)

Bring the family to The Park at OWA and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Foley. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The Park at OWA
The Wharf

The Wharf

4.5/5(651 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

The Wharf
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

4.5/5(310 reviews)

Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Cities near Southwest Alabama

Andalusia

Andalusia

Milton

Milton

Photo by Anne Ganucheau Cicero

Moss Point

Orange Beach

Orange Beach