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 East Eleven Cottages, centrally located in the heart of Gulf Shores, and close to many restaurants and attractions with beach access just across the street. Th...
Island Living at its best!!! Beautiful 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home on the island in Gulf Shores. This home features wood look tile throughout the living spaces and brand-ne...
From the moment you arrive at the Pink Flamingo, you know you’ve found a happy place. Lush tropical landscaping, a hammock swaying between palm trees, and bright pink cus...
Blue Bayou is tucked beside the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, offering both privacy and natural beauty. From the moment you step inside,...
SPACE is the story at 6991 Manskow Lane. Offering 5 bedrooms, approximately 2,800 square feet of living space and a generous approximately half-acre lot with NO HOA, this...
Built in 2024, this Gold Fortified 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers 3,074 square feet on 0.79 acres along Brights Creek, with no HOA and located in the Gulf Shores City Sc...
Lakefront Home in The Village at Craft Farms 55+ Adult Neighborhood located within prestigious Craft Farms North with easy access to Craft Farms Golf Club, shopping, dini...
Your Gulf Shores getaway is calling — and this one checks every box. This beautifully updated 2-bed, 1-bath condo blends modern style with coastal charm, creating the pe...
PRICED TO MOVE! DEEDED BEACH ACCESS • HALF-ACRE LOT • STRONG RENTAL POTENTIAL Casa Palma is a fully furnished, recently remodeled 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home located just a ...
Welcome to Paradise on Little Lagoon! 14752 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores (The Last Resort)Discover coastal living at its finest with this charming raised-beach home nes...
3BR/3BA third-floor condo with balconies facing both the Gulf and Little Lagoon. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light, and the two private balconies...
New constructed and fully furnished cottage in The Beach Club on Fort Morgan. This home features 4 furnished bedrooms, 4 full baths, a game room, private pool, entertaini...
Welcome to Unit 4306 at Gulf Shores Plantation—a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located in Fort Morgan. 4306 is in building 4, which underwent a complete re...
Seller to Financing to a Qualified Buyer with Seller approved credit rating, 20% down, 5% APR, 10, 20 of 30-year mortgage with no origination or discount points. The Club...
Welcome to 8877 Dolphin Lane, a beautifully furnished two-bedroom, two-bath coastal retreat with deeded beach and bay access in Fort Morgan. This well-appointed cottage i...
RECENTLY REDUCED FOR A QICK SALE!! BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED WITH NEW FURNISHINGS!!! This fabulous townhome in the heart of popular Lakewood Villas is turn key and ready for...
Prime Gulf Shores Investment Opportunity w/ Unmatched Location & Proven Rental Potential! Positioned in the heart of Gulf Shores, this fifth-floor condo offers one of the...
Sea Oats is a favorite among beach goers, a coastal vacation playground that's situated between the BEACH & LAGOON with direct access to both. Overlooking one of two huge...
Welcome to 6966 Crimson Ridge Street, ideally situated in the heart of Gulf Shores. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features a functional single-level layout with an open-con...
Welcome to Paradise! This is the one you’ve been waiting for. With direct GULF FRONT views of sugar white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico/America this 4 BR/4 BA offers...
MIAMI VICE – ICONIC DIRECT GULF-FRONT BEACH HOUSE WITH PRIVATE HEATED POOL! Seller is adding a new dune walkover with completion by Jan 31, 2027. One of West Beach's mos...
The best location in Gulf Shores, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath new gulf-front home adjacent to the Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Place. The location is perfect for a beach house...
The best location in Gulf Shores, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath new gulf-front home adjacent to the Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf Place. The location is perfect for a beach house...
Located in the distinctive luxury cottages of The Beach Club Resort and Spa, this home offers a unique combination of privacy, comfort, and access to one of the Gulf Coas...
Summer Cottages – Gulf Shores, Alabama. Summer Cottages is an exciting new coastal community in Gulf Shores, Alabama, featuring 21 thoughtfully designed homes built with ...
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