Nearby,Grayton Beach State Parkis known for gorgeous dune lakes and miles of trails in the coastal forest.
TheTopsail Hilldune the park is named for towers 25 feet above pristine white sands.
Campout luxuriously at theFancy Camps glampsiteand spend your days swimming, snorkeling, birding, and fishing.
A family walks at sunset along the pristine shore of St. Andrew State Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. St. Andrews State Park is a 1,200-acre Florida State Park with amenities including two-and-a-half miles of beaches, bicycling, birding, boat tours, boating, canoeing, two fishing piers, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas and full camping facilities.Credit: bauhaus1000 / Getty Images
Learn local history at theFort Morgan Historic Site, which has guarded Mobile Bay since the War of 1812.
There are plenty of public beaches, and all the conveniences in Destin and Fort Walton Beach are nearby.
Andrews State Parkis great for shelling and uninterrupted views.
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You’ll also find just the right amount ofshops and restaurantsto satisfy your hunger for a small-town experience.
After all that solitude, fun activities like fishing on the pier and theNavarre Beach Marine Sanctuaryawait.
Rent a vacation cottage or stay at theNavarre Beach Camping Resort.
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These 7,000 protected acres on the Fort Morgan Peninsula at Gulf Shores represent a rare find in Alabama: undeveloped, pristine coastal barrier habitat. The refuge not only offers free beach access but is also a magnet for photographers, birders, hikers, anglers, and paddlers. (Tip: The one-mile Jeff Friend Trail is universally accessible.)Bon Secour National Wildlife RefugeGulf Shores, Alabama .Credit: Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
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