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Gulf Shores, Alabama is a popular seaside resort town.

Gulf Shores AL History

Original settlers of the Gulf Shores area were the Creek, Chickasaw, Cherokee and Choctaw Native American Indians. In the 1500’s, the Spanish constructed Fort Morgan. Rebuilt in the 1800’s, the fort was the site of the Battle for Mobile Bay during the Civil War. Fort Morgan is now an historic site located near Gulf Shores.

Gulf Shores Alabama– Premier Golf , White Sand Beaches & Great Seafood

The Gulf Shores area is known as one of the premier golf areas in Alabama. The Alabama Gulf Coast beach at Gulf Shores is also renowned for its bright, "sugar white" sand made of quartz. This quartz sand is abrasive to CD’s and sunglasses, yet it is very powdery, soft and comfortable to the feet. The warm Gulf of Mexico waters along the beachfront tend to have an emerald green tint caused by the close proximity of the Mobile Bay estuarial system to the west.

The town of Gulf Shores, Alabama is famous for its great seafood dining, excellent fishing, water sports and an unpretentious, deep-south culture. It is a small seaside resort town of beachfront hotels, condominiums and vacation houses. The streets are lined with shops, restaurants, and boutiques with historic antebellum homes nearby. Seniors enjoy the friendly atmosphere and numerous activities available in the area.