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The
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
area is easily accessed by vehicle on Hwy-59 South (also known
as Gulf Shores Parkway) off Interstate-10. Almost the entire
southeastern United States can reach the coastal area of
Alabama in less than a days drive. As for flying, both Mobile
and Pensacola offer major airline service.
Note, the new
"Foley Express" (a toll road to the beach) has opened up as an
alternative to taking Hwy-59 pass Foley, Alabama. During peak
season and crowded holiday periods, the toll road can be a
good alternative. But typically, we recommend saving the
$2.00 and staying on Hwy-59.
To
Island Winds East/West
in Gulf Shores, Alabama - Take Hwy-59 South to
Beach Blvd. Go West (Right) on Beach Blvd. approximately 0.5
miles. Island Winds East is the first high-rise property on
the beachside of the road (on your Left).
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Approximate
Mileages to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
|
ATLANTA |
6.5 HOURS |
370 MILES |
|
BATON ROUGE |
4.5 HOURS |
252 MILES |
|
BILOXI |
1.25 HOURS |
110 MILES |
|
BIRMINGHAM |
5 HOURS |
274 MILES |
|
CHARLESTON |
11.25 HOURS |
594 MILES |
|
CHARLOTTE |
11 HOURS |
630 MILES |
|
CHATTANOOGA |
7.75 HOURS |
435 MILES |
|
CHICAGO |
17.5 HOURS |
928 MILES |
|
HOUSTON |
9.5 HOURS |
518 MILES |
|
HUNTSVILLE |
7.25 MILES |
369 MILES |
|
INDIANAPOLIS |
14 HOURS |
784 MILES |
|
JACKSON |
4.5 HOURS |
245 MILES |
|
JACKSONVILLE |
7.25 HOURS |
380 MILES |
|
LITTLE ROCK |
10 HOURS |
441 MILES |
|
MEMPHIS |
8.5 HOURS |
480 MILES |
|
MIAMI |
13.5 HOURS |
770 MILES |
|
MONTGOMERY |
3.5 HOURS |
191 MILES |
|
NASHVILLE |
8.5 HOURS |
450 MILES |
|
NEW ORLEANS |
3.5 HOURS |
214 MILES |
|
QUEBEC |
32.5 HOURS |
1703 MILES |
|
ST. LOUIS |
13.5 HOURS |
632 MILES |
|
TORONTO |
24 HOURS |
1243 MILES |
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Weather
COASTAL REGION
AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURES
|
Month |
Daily Max. Temp. |
Daily Min. Temp. |
Monthly Avg. Temp. |
Water Temperature |
|
January |
57.5 |
43.5 |
50.5 |
55 |
|
February |
60.4 |
46.3 |
53.4 |
57 |
|
March |
66.7 |
54.3 |
60.5 |
64 |
|
April |
74.4 |
62.7 |
68.5 |
69 |
|
May |
81.3 |
69.7 |
75.5 |
76 |
|
June |
86.5 |
75.3 |
81.1 |
82 |
|
July |
89.0 |
76.6 |
82.8 |
84 |
|
August |
88.6 |
76.9 |
82.8 |
85 |
|
September |
85.4 |
73.8 |
78.6 |
81 |
|
October |
77.5 |
64.8 |
71.2 |
74 |
|
November |
69.1 |
55.8 |
62.5 |
65 |
|
December |
74.9 |
48.2 |
55.0 |
57 |
|
Year |
74.9 |
62.3 |
68.6 |
70.75 |
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Golf
|
Course |
Location |
Type |
Par |
Phone |
| Alabama
Gulf State Park |
Gulf Shores |
Public |
72 |
334-948-4653 |
| Peninsula |
Gulf Shores |
Semi-Private |
72 |
334-968-8009 |
| Kiva Dunes |
Gulf Shores |
Semi-Private |
72 |
334-540-7000 |
| Gulf
Shores Golf Club |
Gulf Shores |
Semi-Private |
72 |
334-968-7366 |
| Craft
Farms-Cotton Creek |
Gulf Shores |
Semi-Private |
72 |
334-968-7500 |
| Craft
Farms-Woodlands |
Gulf Shores |
Public |
72 |
334-968-7500 |
| Glenlakes |
Foley |
Semi-Private |
72 |
334-943-8000 |
| Gulf Links |
Foley |
Public |
64 |
334-970-1444 |
| Lost Key |
Perdido Key |
Public |
72 |
850-492-1300 |
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Recreation
|
Type |
Place |
Location |
Phone |
Comments |
| Charter
Fishing |
Captain Joe (one of the best!) |
Orange Beach |
334-974-5615 |
Great Fishing ! |
| Sailing -
Charters/Tours |
Sailaway Charters (Capt. Skip) |
Orange Beach |
334-974-5055 |
Very fun; a must do ! |
| Shopping |
Foley Outlet Malls |
Foley |
|
The ladies love it ! |
| Historical |
Fort Morgan |
Fort Morgan |
|
The kids love it ! |
| Historical |
U.S.S. Alabama Battleship |
|
|
Kids love this too ! |
| Gardens |
Bellingrath Gardens |
|
|
Romantics and Seniors ! |
| Amusement |
The Track
Recreation Center |
Gulf Shores |
334-968-8111 |
Kids and Dads who act like a
kid ! |
| Amusement |
Zooland |
Gulf Shores |
334-968-5732 |
The whole family ! |
| Amusement |
Pirate's
Island Adventure Golf |
Gulf Shores |
334-968-Golf |
The whole family ! |
| Amusement |
Adventure
Island |
Orange Beach |
334-974-1500 |
Kids and Dads ! |
| Amusement |
Waterville |
Gulf Shores |
334-948-2106 |
The whole family should go &
get wet ! |
| Dive Shop |
Down Under Dive Shop |
Gulf Shores |
334-968-3483 |
Looking for deeper water ? |
| Water Sports |
Fun Marina /
Parasail |
Orange Beach |
334-980-5122 |
For the adventure seeker ! |
| Museum |
National Naval Aviation |
Pensacola |
800-327-5002 |
The whole family ! Great
collection of aircraft. |
Other
Alabama Gulf Coast Websites
Alabama Gulf Coast
Convention & Visitors Bureau
City of Gulf Shores
Alabama Live
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