Hotels in the Beaches & Gulf Coast Region

Discover the charm of Mobile & Gulf Coast Alabama. Mobile is the oldest city in the state and the area is rich with historic sites and fascinating museums. Ranked twelfth among the country’s busiest ports, the city is known for its flower-lined streets, grand antebellum homes and a historic downtown filled with galleries, shops and tempting restaurants. Mobile hosts the oldest organized Mardi Gras carnival in the United States over two weeks in late January through early February. The annual event features parades with colorful floats, parties, balls and other activities. Catch flying beads, trinkets and moon pies as you celebrate with locals on the downtown streets.

History buffs won’t want to miss the History Museum of Mobile in the impressive Old City Hall building. Tour Civil War battlegrounds including Fort Morgan, Fort Gaines and Fort Condé, or visit the USS Alabama battleship, a National Historic Landmark. Both children and adults love the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center. Explore interactive exhibits and see a film in the IMAX theater. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer 32 miles of white sand beaches. Enjoy championship golf courses, miles of hiking trails and endless opportunities for watersports.