Southwest Alabama, AL

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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
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge showing a lake or waterhole

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
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 Saenger Theatre Mobile are top sights worth seeing.

Mobile Central Business District
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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
Orange Beach

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
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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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The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4 out of 5
251 Government Street Mobile AL
$128 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$150 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (935 reviews)
Tiffany, Shari, Krystal, Jazz, and Jeremiah were great! Very classy historic hotel, good food in bar, and excellent piano player there. Only two disappointments:(1) A big ripoff was the $25 fee for parking and (2) they were unable to print two very important forms for me from a flash drive.

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
$84 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$97 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,347 reviews)
This hotel is outstanding and so is the area. I love Orange Beach.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

2.5 out of 5
2970 Koniar Wy Foley AL
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$97 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Foley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Park at OWA and The Wharf are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (302 reviews)
Everything was perfect..I would book a million times

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
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Lighthouse Condominiums

Lighthouse Condominiums

4 out of 5
455 East Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy a beach locale, parking (surcharge), and a meeting room. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Our one bedroom 6th floor beachfront condo had fantastic views. King bedroom, full kitchen, separate alcove with two bunk beds, two bathrooms with two full showers, living room, and huge balcony. The furniture, countertops, and decorations in our unit were a bit dated but everything was very clean. ...

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Lighthouse Condominiums
Lighthouse 603, Aqua Vista - Beautiful Beachfront Gulf Shores Condo.

Lighthouse 603, Aqua Vista - Beautiful Beachfront Gulf Shores Condo.

Gulf Shores AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Our stay was so restful. Just what we needed. Loved the amenities, pools, hot tubs, and the gym. The view from the balcony is stunning. The owners were very responsive and checkin/checkout was so easy! Loved it!

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Lighthouse 603, Aqua Vista - Beautiful Beachfront Gulf Shores Condo.
Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham

Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
22984 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Orange Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and The ...
9/10 Wonderful! (400 reviews)
We were impressed with the 3 br unit and would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham
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Popular places to visit

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

Gulf Shores Beach

For the complete beach experience, visit this well-groomed swath of sand on the Gulf Coast, with thoughtful amenities and a convenient and central location.

Gulf Shores Beach
The Wharf

The Wharf

Whether listening to live music, heading out into the Gulf on a sleek yacht or dining with family, this waterside entertainment center has something for everyone.

The Wharf
Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

Experience southern United States military history, lounge on soft white-sand beaches and explore quiet natural parks in this beautiful Mobile Bay destination.

Fort Morgan
The Park at OWA featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views

The Park at OWA

Swoop, loop, slide and splash your way through unforgettable adventures at this family-fun destination close to Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches.

The Park at OWA
Gulf State Park showing modern architecture

Gulf State Park

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
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

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

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