Gulf ShoresAlabama
Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,014..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is a close-knit town in southwestern Alabama counting 17,431 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Gulf Shores is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 28.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 608 residents per square mile.
📰 Gulf Shores News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gulf Shores Unique
- The only place in America named Gulf Shores — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,431.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gulf Shores
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gulf Shores Museum · Museum
- Waterville USA · Water park
- Great White · Attraction
- The Track · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gulf Shores
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gulf Shores
- Gulf Shores Elementary School
- Gulf Shores High School
- Gulf Shores Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.