Beach Location: U.S. Gulf Coast
Alabama
Centering on the sweeping shorelines of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama’s coast surprises visitors with its magnificent white quartz sand. Explore family-friendly coastal state parks, long hiking paths cutting through maritime forests, and scenic, wild barrier island loops.
Louisiana
A wild, untamed coastal fringe where vast marshlands meet the open Gulf, Louisiana’s coast includes hidden retreats like Grand Isle. Dive into deep-nature guides built for dedicated birdwatchers, coastal wildlife fans, and those tracking changing delta ecosystems.
Mississippi
Protected by a string of offshore barrier islands, Mississippi’s coast offers calm, tranquil waters and historic shorelines like Ocean Springs and Biloxi. Learn about boat trips to the wild dunes of Ship Island and peaceful waterfront walks rich in coastal history.
Texas Lower Coast
Home to South Padre Island and the completely wild Padre Island National Seashore, this is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. Read our guides to plan remote wilderness beach backpacking, shell hunting, and viewing pristine marine ecosystems.
Texas Middle Coast
Stretching across Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula, the Texas Upper Coast pairs sweeping beaches with deep historical roots. Explore long, wind-driven sandy strands, famous bird migration flyways, and historic seaside boardwalk paths.
Texas Upper Coast
Stretching across Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula, the Texas Upper Coast pairs sweeping beaches with deep historical roots. Explore long, wind-driven sandy strands, famous bird migration flyways, and historic seaside boardwalk paths.
