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USA · Alabama

Best beaches in Gulf Shores

6 ranked beaches in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Gulf Shores

  1. 1

    Gulf Shores Public Beach

    family

    7.0
  2. 2

    Gulf State Park Beach

    family

    7.0
  3. 3

    Lagoon Pass Beach

    couples

    7.0
  4. 4

    Little Lagoon Beach

    family

    7.0
  5. 5

    Pine Beach (Gulf State Park)

    scenic

    7.0
  6. 6

    West Beach (Gulf Shores)

    white_sand

    7.0

What makes Gulf Shores's beaches stand out?

Gulf Shores sits in Alabama, USA and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Gulf Shores or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.