Gulf Shores borders Orange Beach on the east and the Gulf Islands National Seashore on the west, as well as the Gulf Coast to the south. The "not so little" Little Lagoon splits the peninsula down the middle, leaving a narrow strip of land that actually borders the coast. The most desired part of this is called "West Beach", which features beach homes with prices in the millions. This section features the Laguna Key subdivision, which has its own community pier, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a community pool. Vacation condos abound all along the Gulf Coast side of the city, providing rental income for owners.
Like its eastern neighbor, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores is surrounded by water bodies of all types. In addition to the beach and Little Lagoon, it is bordered to the west by Bon Secour Bay, which meanders inland to become Oyster Bay in the city of the same name. This small bay also narrows to travel the length of Gulf Shores by way of Portage Creek.
All these different waters create waterfront communities and home opportunities everywhere in the city. That being said, the city also stretches far inland to the north of Portage Creek, offering less expensive real estate which still has direct access to the entire city and beach along Highway 59, also known as Gulf Shores Parkway. The Gulf Shores Golf Course is located here with the Craft Farms Cypress Bend Course and the Cotton Creek Course, both designed by Arnold Palmer. There are nine signature golf clubs in Gulf Shores and a state-owned 18-hole course. Another popular golf course is located in Gulf State Park, the Refuge.
The Kiva Dunes Golf Club, Beach Club community, and Gulf Shores Plantation are just outside the city, on the tip of the most western point of the Gulf Coast strip. This is home to the gated community of The Peninsula - with 24-hour security, 27 holes of golf with a pro shop and teaching pro, eight lighted tennis courts with a pro shop and teaching pro, fitness centers, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant, lounge, and a mile long stretch of private beach with pier on Bon Secour Bay.
Attractions in Gulf Shores include ocean fishing, dinner, and dolphin-sighting cruises, as well as a water park, Waterville USA. It is also home to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, which has been featured on the television show "The Little Zoo that Could", on Animal Planet.
Gulf Place, the city’s most iconic stretch of beachfront and main public beach area with a $15 million Revitalization Project was opened in 2018. It features a public boardwalk, walking paths, green space, and beach dune restoration to provide wildlife habitat and protection from storm surges.
The Gulf Shores historic district is being renovated on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway, called Waterway Village. This will transform the streets into pedestrian-friendly lanes with tree-lined streets and sidewalks, and decorative lampposts. Benches and seating areas all along the strip will provide a pleasant place to dine and shop.
If all this sounds like a city you would love to call home, you are not alone. Let us show you around the homes in Gulf Shores, as well as its attractions and communities. Call 850-912-9826 for a tour and more information.
Welcome to Laguna Sands Unit A! Move-in ready coastal gem with waterfront access to Little Lagoon and a shared community pool. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom duple...
Welcome to 19 Lagoon Drive where every day can be like vacation 24/7. Beautiful 5 BR/ 4.5 BA home located on the sought after 27 holes gated golf course community. Offeri...
Coastal charm meets modern comfort in this stunning poolside 4-bedroom, 4-bath cottage on West Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores! Spanning 1,800 square feet, this fully furnishe...
Presenting Crystal Village Cottages, NEW ALL 5 BEDROOM luxury coastal beach cottage development in Gulf Shores! From the developer of West Side Cottages, Lost Dunes Cotta...
Escape to the laid-back charm of West Beach in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath lagoon-front condo offering breathtaking sunsets and the perfect blend of relaxa...
The Retreat at Bon Secour is a charming waterfront community, located along the Intracoastal waterway. Built to GOLD FORTIFIED standards, this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bat...
Discover unparalleled eleganc this exquisite Mediterranean-style masterpiece, nestled directly on the fairway in The Peninsula, one of the Gulf Coast's most beautiful, ga...
Presenting Crystal Village Cottages, NEW ALL 5 BEDROOM luxury coastal beach cottage development in Gulf Shores! From the developer of West Side Cottages, Lost Dunes Cotta...
Presenting Crystal Village Cottages, NEW ALL 5 BEDROOM luxury coastal beach cottage development in Gulf Shores! From the developer of West Side Cottages, Lost Dunes Cotta...
One of the best condos in Gulf Shores ! Try finding an 80 foot long balcony with a direct view - a low floor condo with this is rarely available . There’s more - front d...
Seller offering a $5,000 incentive toward closing costs! Experience modern coastal living at Crimson Ridge in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This well-constructed, 1,725-square-fo...
Fully updated waterfront condo on Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores offering two private porches with stunning water views and coastal breezes. This turnkey condo features new...
Own a true rental powerhouse in one of West Beach’s most charming low density, beachfront complexes. Harbor House Unit B-11 is just steps from the sugar white sand, offer...
Top-floor corner unit with Gulf views and Little Lagoon views! Welcome to Unit 622 at 1500 West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores — a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo located in th...
RARE. TOP FLOOR. ONE OF A KIND. Boardwalk 1085 is a truly unique top-floor residence and THE most distinctive one-bedroom property at The Boardwalk. Originally designed...
Welcome to Oceania — one of West Beach's most exclusive low-density developments, and home to this extraordinary full-floor penthouse. SELLER WILL PAY UP TO 12 MONTHS OF...
This luxury estate in The Peninsula offers an exceptional blend of elegance, comfort, and coastal living. Situated on over an acre with breathtaking views overlooking two...
Welcome to coastal living at its finest! This beautifully positioned condo offers stunning Gulf views and an unbeatable location just a short walk to the sugar white sand...
West corner end unit with 2 balconies! Want a million dollar view looking over the west coast of Alabama? This condo is in what they call the "sweet" spot located on the...
Welcome to Gulf Shores Plantation, a prime vacation destination where this exceptional top-floor corner unit offers an unparalleled coastal experience. This 1-bedroom, 1-...
Resort living with gulf views and direct Beach access. Welcome to your beachfront getaway at Gulf Shores Plantation! This beautifully furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath Gulf-fro...
Welcome to Gulf Shores living at its finest! Nestled on a spacious half-acre lot in the desirable Fort Morgan area, 8941 Bonita Lane offers the perfect blend of coastal c...
Brand-new, never-lived-in 3BR/3BA coastal gem in the gated community of The Dunes off Fort Morgan Road! This elevated piling home sits 3rd tier from the beach and is buil...
Hard to find a condo this close to the gulf at this price. Views of the gulf from the balcony. Unit B-19 features an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, tile floorin...
Beautifully Decorated and Meticulously Maintained 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Unit at Lighthouse! This 6th Floor Unit features Ceramic Plank Tile Flooring (2024) and Granite Co...
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