Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama

Waves rolling in over the wide, white-sand beach

A romantic stroll through sugar-soft sand at sunset

Sailing the coast aboard the Wild Hearts catamaran

Aerial view over the Gulf of Mexico and the area's back bays

Family fun on the beach in Gulf Shores

Saltwater fishing from the scenic Gulf State Park Pier

The Kiva Dunes Golf Course, one of 14 area courses

Reeling in catches on a Gulf of Mexico fishing charter