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Gulf State Park Pier

An activity in Gulf Shores, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores
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Why go

1,540-ft fishing pier for sunsets, dolphins and pelicans.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Gulf Shores, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is The Hangout, 1.3 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Sight
Neighborhood
Gulf Shores
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Gulf Shores, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Hangout

    Beachfront open-air restaurant and music venue at the main public beach.

    Food · 1.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Original Oyster House

    Long-running Gulf Shores seafood house on the bayou.

    Food · 1.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lulu's Gulf Shores

    Lucy Buffett's waterfront spot on the Intracoastal with sandpit and music.

    Food · 2.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gulf State Park

    Two miles of white-sand beach plus lakes and campgrounds.

    Outdoors · 2.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

    Paved trail network through pine and marsh, great for biking.

    Activity · 3.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

    Hands-on zoo with animal encounters on the edge of town.

    Activity · 4.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Gulf State Park Pier is a stop on our New Orleans & Gulf Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Gulf Shores

Gulf State Park Pier is our only activity pick in Gulf Shores; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Gulf Shores guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Gulf Shores run from 62°F in January to 85°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Gulf State Park Pier itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Gulf Shores from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Gulf Shores weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Gulf State Park Pier, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
20800 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Coordinates
30.24980, -87.66771
Destination
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf State Park Pier: quick answers

How much time do you need at Gulf State Park Pier?

Plan on about an hour at Gulf State Park Pier. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Gulf State Park Pier?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Small walk-on fee; rent tackle on site.

Where is Gulf State Park Pier?

Gulf State Park Pier is at 20800 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Gulf State Park Pier?

Gulf State Park Pier appears on New Orleans & Gulf Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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