Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States.

[2] It is served by Alabama State Route 59 (Gulf Shores Parkway), which leads north to Foley.

[3] Gulf Shores has a humid subtropical climate, with long, hot summers, and mild and sunny winters.

On September 16, 2004, Hurricane Ivan made landfall in Gulf Shores, causing extensive wind and flooding damage.

The area was then struck again on September 16, 2020, when Hurricane Sally made landfall on the 16 year anniversary of Ivan, causing extensive damage and widespread flooding.

[10] The 2010 BP oil spill was expected to adversely affect both local real estate and beach tourism.

[16] Some residents opposed the building of a new hotel on state property, and the use of BP Oil spill funds to finance projects other than environmental repair.

[17] In 2022, the city introduced a plan to make a $15 million revitalization of Gulf Place, a public beach area.

The project will involve sustainable and low-impact development strategies, including stormwater management, and beach dune restoration to provide animal habitat and protection from storm surge.