Fort Morgan Beach
Gulf Shores, AL
A quiet stretch at the far western tip of the Alabama coast, in the shadow of the nineteenth century fort that shares its name. It sits far enough from the high rises of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach that locals still consider it their own.
Combine the beach with a stop at the fort itself, which is genuinely worth the small entry fee.
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