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Last updated November 2, 2026

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Wikimedia Commons (23)

Gulf Shores beach looking east along the sand
Source: Wikimedia Commons, E-B View- Gulf Shores Beach (34271479301).jpg
Ontheway Advice · CC0 1.0 · cropped to remove the camera date stamp
Used on: Home, Beaches, Gulf State Park Pier, Water parks, Where to stay
Busy beach in Gulf Shores during spring break
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Gulf Shores, Alabama (beach).jpg
DiscoverWithDima · CC BY-SA 4.0
Used on: Home, Beach safety, Spring break
Clouds over the beach at Gulf Shores
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Brilliant clouds over Gulf Shores (4832019082).jpg
Gary Peeples, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domain
Used on: Home, Beaches, Beachfront hotels, Best time to visit
The Gulf of Mexico at Gulf State Park in the morning
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Morning at Gulf State Park.jpg
Jodybwiki · CC BY-SA 3.0
Used on: Home, Attractions, Best time to visit, Gulf State Park, Tours, Where to stay
The nature center at Gulf State Park
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Gulf State Park Nature Center.jpg
Farrargirl · CC BY-SA 4.0
Used on: Home, Attractions, Dog friendly, Getting around, Gulf State Park, Parks and trails, Rv parks, Things to do
Boardwalk across white sand dunes and sea oats
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Alabama's Coastal Connection - Boardwalk Across White Sands and Grasses - NARA - 7716831.jpg
A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation · Public domain
Used on: Attractions, Beachfront hotels, Getting around, Things to do
Condo towers along the beach in Orange Beach
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Condos in Orange Beach Alabama.jpg
Chris Watson · CC BY 2.0
Used on: Home, Cheap hotels, Condos, Groceries, Lazy river resorts, Phoenix condos, Where to stay
Orange Beach seen from a plane
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Orange Beach, Alabama from a plane.jpg
divemasterking2000 · CC BY 2.0
Used on: Home, Getting around, Gulf Shores vs. Orange Beach, Lazy river resorts, Parasailing, Where to stay
Beach walkway in Orange Beach
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Orange Beach Beach Walkway.JPG
Infrogmation of New Orleans · CC BY 3.0
Used on: Home, Beach rules
Boats docked at a marina in Orange Beach
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Alabama's Coastal Connection - Boats Docked in Orange Beach - NARA - 7716830.jpg
A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation · Public domain
Used on: Alabama fishing license, Attractions, Tours, Boat and jet ski rentals, Dolphin tours, Fishing charters, Snorkeling and reefs, Sunset and tiki cruises
Dolphins beside a sightseeing boat at sunset off Orange Beach
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Alabama's Coastal Connection - Sightseeing Cruise at Sunset in Orange Beach - NARA - 7716861.jpg
U.S. Department of Transportation · Public domain
Used on: Home, Beach cams, Best time to visit, Flora-Bama, Tours, Dolphin tours, Snorkeling and reefs, Sunset and tiki cruises
Bottlenose dolphins in Perdido Bay
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Perdido Bay Dolphin 01.jpg
Altairisfar · Public domain
Used on: Tours, Dolphin tours, Sunset and tiki cruises
Perdido Pass seen from the east jetty
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Perdido Pass From East Jetty.jpg
Joey Eads · Public domain
Used on: Alabama fishing license, Attractions, Day trips, Distances, Flora-Bama, Rainy day, Tours, Boat and jet ski rentals, Dolphin tours, Fishing charters, Snorkeling and reefs, Where to stay
The ferris wheel at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Ferris wheel in Orange Beach AL.jpg
divemasterking2000 · CC BY 2.0
Used on: Events, Shopping, The Wharf, Boat and jet ski rentals, Wharf amphitheater, Where to stay
The Flora-Bama bar at night
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Flora-Bama at night.jpg
DiscoverWithDima · CC BY-SA 4.0
Used on: Flora-Bama
The entrance to Fort Morgan
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Fort Morgan.jpg
Altairisfar · Public domain
Used on: Home, Day trips, Fort Morgan, Rainy day, Where to stay
The Marissa Mae Nicole ferry between Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Marissa Mae Nicole.jpg
Joe Schneid · CC BY 3.0
Used on: Day trips, Mobile Bay ferry, Rainy day, Tours
People fishing at the Little Lagoon pass
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Recreational Fishing at the Pass Opening in Little Lagoon.jpg
Knowledgemattersnow · CC BY-SA 4.0
Used on: Shelling, Tours, Where to stay
Early morning at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (6306740109).jpg
Keenan Adams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domain
Used on: Fort Morgan peninsula, Things to do
Downtown Foley at US 98 and Highway 59
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Downtown Foley, Alabama.jpg
Dofftoubab · CC0 1.0
Used on: Attractions, Day trips, Foley, Where to stay
Lambert's Cafe in Foley
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Lambert's Cafe (2596214389).jpg
nola.agent · CC BY 2.0
Used on: Foley
Aerial view of Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Jack Edwards Airport.jpg
USDA Farm Service Agency · Public domain
Used on: Airport
The Great Lawn at Bellingrath Gardens, edged by old trees and flowerbeds
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Alabama's Coastal Connection - Great Lawn at Bellingrath Gardens - NARA - 7716834.jpg
A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation · Public domain
Used on: Bellingrath gardens

Hotel and condo photos (Expedia, 30)

These are the properties' own photos as published on Expedia. The Expedia Group partner program lets us use them only next to links to that hotel or condo on Expedia.

Best Western On The Beach
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Best Western Premier The Tides
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Foley
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Fairfield Inn & Suites Foley
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange Beach
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Hampton Inn Foley
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Foley
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Home2 Suites Foley
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Island House Hotel Orange Beach, a DoubleTree
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Perdido Beach Resort
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Phoenix All Suites Hotel
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Sleep Inn Orange Beach
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at The Wharf
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
SpringHill Suites Orange Beach Gulf Shores
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
The Hotel Magnolia
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
The Original Romar House B&B Inn
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing
TownePlace Suites Foley at OWA
Photo: Expedia · used under the partner program · Expedia listing

Tour photos (Viator, 13)

These photos come from each tour's Viator listing, supplied by the operator. We show them only next to links to that tour on Viator.

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Photo: Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises via Viator · Viator listing
6-Hour Private Off-Shore Fishing Charter
Photo: Blue Water Charters via Viator · Viator listing
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Photo: Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises via Viator · Viator listing
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson & Tour
Photo: Pure Aloha Adventures via Viator · Viator listing
Jet Ski Excursion in Orange Beach Waterways
Photo: Southern Rose Dolphin Cruises via Viator · Viator listing
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
Photo: Cruisin Tikis Orange Beach via Viator · Viator listing
Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
Photo: Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises via Viator · Viator listing
Orange Beach Dolphin Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran
Photo: Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises via Viator · Viator listing
Orange Beach Sunset Sailing Cruise ADULT ONLY (13YRS+)
Photo: Cetacean Dolphin & Sailing Cruises via Viator · Viator listing
Parasailing in Orange Beach Alabama
Photo: Ike's Beach Service via Viator · Viator listing
Private Dolphin Sightseeing Excursion
Photo: Back Bay Charters via Viator · Viator listing
Segway Guided Eco Tour through Gulf State Park
Photo: Ike's Beach Service via Viator · Viator listing
Sunny Lady Dolphin and Sunset Cruises Orange Beach Alabama
Photo: Sunny Lady Dolphin & Sunset Cruise at The Wharf via Viator · Viator listing