Gulf Shores
Table of Contents
- Driving directions
- Visit my New Gulf Shores Travel Guide
- Have you been here?
- Gulf Shores, AL Stats
- Weather in Gulf Shores, AL
- More to do in Gulf Shores, AL
- Lodging in Gulf Shores, AL
- Reviews Recent Lodging Reviews
- What's Biting at the Alabama Coast
- Book Travel Through Orbitz
- Gulf Shores, AL in pictures
- Check Out This Site for Alabama Gulf Coast Lodging Off the Beaten Path
- Restaurant Reviews on Squidoo
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Where To Have Fun On Pleasure Island
- Latest news about Gulf Shores, AL
- Try Surf Fishing
- Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Calendar of Events
- Recent Gulf Shores Pictures
- Gulf Shores on YouTube
Driving directions
Visit my New Gulf Shores Travel Guide
- Gulf Shores Travel Guide
- There is truly something for everyone on the Alabama coast, and most people will have more choices than their time or budget will allow.
This guide will help you to plan and prioritize your trip before you leave home, helping you to get the most out of your beach vacation.
Gulf Shores is home of the world famous Shrimp Festival.
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- kathyrclark kathyrclark Dec 6, 2008 @ 3:56 am
- Absolutely Love Gulf Shores. Only about a 6-7 hour drive from our home. Thanks for putting together a lens to tell others about this special place.
Gulf Shores, AL Stats
The population of 36542 is 7,779.
That's #10081 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
97% of the population is white, which is 23 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 36542 is $39,604, which is $9,906 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $170,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 116% from the typical value.
Men make up 50% of the population, and the typical age in this part of AL is 45.7.
Stats about: Gulf Shores, AL
Population: 7,779Number of Households: 9,116
Average House Value: $170,000
Average Income per Household: $39,604
Elevation: 278 ft
Population Breakdown:
Weather in Gulf Shores, AL
Current weather conditions in Gulf Shores, AL (36542)
Local Pollen Reports
35°F (Feels like 30°F)
Last update: 1/6/10 9:00 AM CST
Humidity: 47%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 17°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.39in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Fair
High: 50°F
Low: 37°F
Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Thursday
Jan 7
Sunny
High: 58°F
Low: 28°F
Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Friday
Jan 8
Rain
High: 41°F
Low: 25°F
Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Saturday
Jan 9
Cloudy
High: 42°F
Low: 25°F
Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
More to do in Gulf Shores, AL
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 36542
- Pirate's Island Adventure Golf (Gulf Shores)
- "This place is an absolute blast. Everything in the mini golf course is pirate-themed, obviously, complete with a tour up, on, and around a mini pirate ship...." more
- Track Recreation Center the (Gulf Shores)
- "There werent many rides at all, in fact, we have left over tickets. IF you do decide to go, make sure you order the package deal online, it's..." more
- Zooland Mini Golf (Gulf Shores)
- "You know that show on cable TV called "Life After People"? I couldn't help but think about that while I was playing here. If they ever did an episode about..." more
- Amelia's Deli & Catering (Gulf Shores)
- "One of my favorite places for lunch, with tasty, simple offerings of sandwiches, soups, and salads. Try the Greek salad with pork loin! Very good! Chicken..." more
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Lodging in Gulf Shores, AL
Reviews Recent Lodging Reviews
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Hotels & Travel in 36542
- Sugar Beach Condominiums (Orange Beach)
- "Some friends and I rented a two bedroom condo here a few years ago for our spring break and had a fantastic time! The Sugar Beach Condominiums are right on..." more
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What's Biting at the Alabama Coast
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Gulf Shores, AL in pictures
TTV - Souvenir City
Moon rise
Gulf Shores Sunset
Moon on the water
Jellyfish
Beach
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Check Out This Site for Alabama Gulf Coast Lodging Off the Beaten Path
- Beach'n'River Vacation Home Rental
- Located just minutes to Gulf Shores, Alabama beaches with a river at your back door. Beach'n'River is a great way to see what the Alabama Gulf Coast looks like away from the beach and the highways. Rent a canoe or a kayak and really see some great scenery.
Restaurant Reviews on Squidoo
- The Best Seafood Restaurants on the Alabama Beaches
- Suggestions for restaurants specializing in seafood.
Deep Sea Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing for Beginners
- Deep sea fishing is fun. If you've never been this site will encourage you to try it.
Where To Have Fun On Pleasure Island
- Things to Do in Gulf Shores - Orange Beach, Alabama
- There's plenty to keep you busy on Pleasure Island.
Latest news about Gulf Shores, AL
- Zoo protects animals in freezing weather
- GULF SHORES, Ala. - Tropical macaws, monkeys and lemurs are not exactly from this area. But you can find plenty of those at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. ...
- Baldwin Register's Senior Scene
- CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT WORKSHOP will be from 10 to 11 am Monday at the Harry Roberts Community House in Gulf Shores. Call 251-968-1434 to register. ...
- Two injured in Meth Lab explosion
- Investigators say Grant Bieber, 29, of gulf shores, was flown to the University of South Alabama Medical Center. He is being treated at the burn center. ...
Try Surf Fishing
- How to Get Started Surf Fishing
- It's not hard to catch fish from the beach. This site will get you started.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Calendar of Events
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRecent Gulf Shores Pictures
Orange Beach
Blue Heron with Fish
Deep Sea Fishing
Kathy & Leslie on Boardwalk
Gulf Shores on YouTube
Vacation-Gulf Shores Alabama 2007
Picture montage of my family's vacation, at Gulf Shores Alabama in July 2007. The soundtrack is Misirlou, by Dick Dale and his Del-Tones.
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