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Gulf Shores Public Beach is located at the dead end of Highway 59 into the Gulf of Mexico and is available for day use for visitors. The beach’s main parking lot requires a nominal daily fee, though free parking is available on streets surrounding the beach area.

Three open-air pavilions are provided for visitors, along with a picnic area and onsite restrooms and showers, including handicap-accessible facilities.

Beach attendants are staffed at the site, and outdoor boardwalks are provided along the city’s 5th, 6th, and 13th Streets. Visitors should note that the beach is a very popular spot during peak summer months and are recommended to arrive early to find prime parking.

Address: Gulf Shores Public Beach, W Gulf Pl, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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