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Best Swimming Beaches in Alabama

7 top-rated swimming beaches in Alabama. Discover the best swimming beaches across America. Find sandy shores, gentle waves, and perfect spots for family beach days.

Gulf Shores Public Beach (Gulf Shores, 4.8 from 11,325 reviews), Gulf State Park Pavillion (Gulf Shores, 4.8 from 1,615 reviews) and West End Public Beach (Dauphin Island, 4.6 from 1,543 reviews) are the most-reviewed swimming beaches in Alabama. The full ranking below covers 7 spots, ordered by how many people have reviewed them, each with photos, ratings and directions.

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Top Swimming Beaches in Alabama

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14.8(11,325)

Gulf Shores Public Beach

Public beach · Gulf Shores, Alabama

Camping nearby

Tranquil coastline retreat for swimming, boarding, sunbathing & walking.

24.8(1,615)

Gulf State Park Pavillion

Beach pavillion · Gulf Shores, Alabama

Camping nearby

A beach pavillion in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with camping nearby.

34.6(1,543)

West End Public Beach

Beach · Dauphin Island, Alabama

Island beach offering shower facilities, a picnic area, a waterslide (for a fee) & chair rentals.

44.5(1,088)

Public Beach

Beach · Dauphin Island, Alabama

Tranquil gulf-front standby with a boardwalk to the beach & covered picnic shelters on the sand.

54.6(1,008)

Dauphin Island East End Public Beach

Beach · Dauphin Island, Alabama

A beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama.

64.7(924)

North Beach Park

Park · Fairhope, Alabama

A park in Fairhope, Alabama.

74.6(142)

J&J's Place at the Springs

Campground · Coffee Springs, Alabama

Recreation, camping, cooking, and entertaining our guest makes a big splash! Let us host your next gathering or just come by for a quick dip. Only a hop, skip, and a cannon ball away from Enterprise Alabama! Why sit in the heat when you could be enjoying the cool water, sunbathing, concierge food service on our sandy beach? RV & TENT SITES We offer both 30 / 50-amp RV Full Hook Ups on flat, graveled sites. Monthly and daily rates are available. Small, medium, and large cabins for rent that are picturesque and cozy, a great alternative to traditional hotel stays with the spring/beach view. Natural Spring Swimming area with a sandy beach complete with chairs and umbrellas, wedding/party pavilion.

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