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Landmark: Alabama PointCity: Gulf Shores
Country: USA Alabama
Continent: North America
Alabama Point, Gulf Shores, USA Alabama, North America
Overview
Locals call Alabama Point “Alabama Point East,” a stretch of coastline where pale sand meets the Gulf, tucked inside Gulf State Park at the bridge over Perdido Pass between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Tucked away on the Alabama Gulf Coast, this quiet stretch of shoreline offers wide, pale sand, rolling dunes, weathered boardwalks, and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and Perdido Pass.
Alabama Point rests beside the Perdido Pass Bridge, where the Gulf’s salt air mingles with the calmer waters of the bays and winding inland channels.
This stretch belongs to Gulf State Park, so it stays protected and cared for-fresh paint on the picnic benches, trails swept clean after storms.
Wide sand dunes rise behind the shoreline, with wooden boardwalks winding over them and marked paths leading down to the water.
From the shoreline, visitors watch boats and charter vessels glide through Perdido Pass, their engines humming softly against the still, glassy water.
Highlights and Attractions: A wide sweep of soft, pale sand stretches under the sun, offering a quiet, untouched escape from the busier Gulf Shores main beach.
Down by Perdido Pass, the jetties draw anglers hoping to hook redfish, flounder, or mackerel, their lines flicking out over the choppy water.
Scenic boardwalks rise above the sand, shielding the fragile dunes and letting you stroll straight to the shore with the sound of waves in your ears.
The dunes shelter coastal plants and shorebirds, their pale grasses swaying in the breeze-a living snapshot of Gulf Coast ecology.
Swimming and relaxing come easy here-the water near the shore stays calm, rippling gently against the sand, drawing families and couples who want a peaceful day by the beach.
At Alabama Point, you can catch some of the coast’s most stunning sunrises and sunsets, with the sky blazing pink over the water.
The air here feels calmer and more natural than on the crowded central beaches of Gulf Shores, drawing visitors who’d rather slip away from the busiest tourist spots.
Families love the stretch of wide, open sand, while nature lovers linger to spot herons gliding low over the tide and watch marine life move in the shallows.
Boats slip through Perdido Pass while waves lap the shore and seabirds cry overhead, giving the place its own unmistakable charm.
Amenities include parking lots just steps from the sand.
Gulf State Park offers restrooms and outdoor showers, with cool tile floors and the faint scent of salt in the air.
Shaded picnic areas where families can spread out a blanket and share lunch under the cool rustle of leafy trees.
A boardwalk lets people reach the beach easily while shielding the dunes, where tall grass sways in the wind.
Sustainability and Protection: As part of Gulf State Park, Alabama Point is carefully managed to protect its dunes, wildlife, and fragile shoreline.
Please stick to the boardwalks-each step off them can crush the delicate grasses that hold the dunes together.
Seasonal rules help keep nesting shorebirds safe and give sea turtles a quiet stretch of sand.
If you’re visiting in summer, get there early-by mid-morning on a weekend, the lot can be packed with cars and the air warm with pine and sunscreen.
Bring beach chairs, an umbrella, and plenty of water-there’s nowhere to buy anything here, just the sound of waves on a quiet, untouched shore.
If you’re going fishing, pack your own rod or look up the local rules to see if you need a permit.
For the most striking light over the Gulf and dunes, photographers should aim for sunrise or catch the warm glow just before sunset.
Stop here, then head over to Perdido Key or The Wharf in Orange Beach for a change of scene-think salty breeze, live music, and plenty of coastal charm.
Alabama Point feels calm and open, a quieter escape from the crowded Gulf Shores beaches, where soft dunes meet the water and there’s still plenty to do.
With its rolling dunes, quiet stretches of sand, and a clear view of boats gliding through Perdido Pass, it’s one of the prettiest places along Alabama’s coast-ideal for anyone craving a laid‑back, nature‑filled day by the water.
Tucked away on the Alabama Gulf Coast, this quiet stretch of shoreline offers wide, pale sand, rolling dunes, weathered boardwalks, and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and Perdido Pass.
Alabama Point rests beside the Perdido Pass Bridge, where the Gulf’s salt air mingles with the calmer waters of the bays and winding inland channels.
This stretch belongs to Gulf State Park, so it stays protected and cared for-fresh paint on the picnic benches, trails swept clean after storms.
Wide sand dunes rise behind the shoreline, with wooden boardwalks winding over them and marked paths leading down to the water.
From the shoreline, visitors watch boats and charter vessels glide through Perdido Pass, their engines humming softly against the still, glassy water.
Highlights and Attractions: A wide sweep of soft, pale sand stretches under the sun, offering a quiet, untouched escape from the busier Gulf Shores main beach.
Down by Perdido Pass, the jetties draw anglers hoping to hook redfish, flounder, or mackerel, their lines flicking out over the choppy water.
Scenic boardwalks rise above the sand, shielding the fragile dunes and letting you stroll straight to the shore with the sound of waves in your ears.
The dunes shelter coastal plants and shorebirds, their pale grasses swaying in the breeze-a living snapshot of Gulf Coast ecology.
Swimming and relaxing come easy here-the water near the shore stays calm, rippling gently against the sand, drawing families and couples who want a peaceful day by the beach.
At Alabama Point, you can catch some of the coast’s most stunning sunrises and sunsets, with the sky blazing pink over the water.
The air here feels calmer and more natural than on the crowded central beaches of Gulf Shores, drawing visitors who’d rather slip away from the busiest tourist spots.
Families love the stretch of wide, open sand, while nature lovers linger to spot herons gliding low over the tide and watch marine life move in the shallows.
Boats slip through Perdido Pass while waves lap the shore and seabirds cry overhead, giving the place its own unmistakable charm.
Amenities include parking lots just steps from the sand.
Gulf State Park offers restrooms and outdoor showers, with cool tile floors and the faint scent of salt in the air.
Shaded picnic areas where families can spread out a blanket and share lunch under the cool rustle of leafy trees.
A boardwalk lets people reach the beach easily while shielding the dunes, where tall grass sways in the wind.
Sustainability and Protection: As part of Gulf State Park, Alabama Point is carefully managed to protect its dunes, wildlife, and fragile shoreline.
Please stick to the boardwalks-each step off them can crush the delicate grasses that hold the dunes together.
Seasonal rules help keep nesting shorebirds safe and give sea turtles a quiet stretch of sand.
If you’re visiting in summer, get there early-by mid-morning on a weekend, the lot can be packed with cars and the air warm with pine and sunscreen.
Bring beach chairs, an umbrella, and plenty of water-there’s nowhere to buy anything here, just the sound of waves on a quiet, untouched shore.
If you’re going fishing, pack your own rod or look up the local rules to see if you need a permit.
For the most striking light over the Gulf and dunes, photographers should aim for sunrise or catch the warm glow just before sunset.
Stop here, then head over to Perdido Key or The Wharf in Orange Beach for a change of scene-think salty breeze, live music, and plenty of coastal charm.
Alabama Point feels calm and open, a quieter escape from the crowded Gulf Shores beaches, where soft dunes meet the water and there’s still plenty to do.
With its rolling dunes, quiet stretches of sand, and a clear view of boats gliding through Perdido Pass, it’s one of the prettiest places along Alabama’s coast-ideal for anyone craving a laid‑back, nature‑filled day by the water.
