Gulf Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Higgs Beach which includes a sandy beach and tropical scenes as well as a large group of people
Lady Bird Lake showing a high-rise building, central business district and landscape views
Gulf State Park featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views
Gulf Coast
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views

Where to stay in Gulf Coast

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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

Rosemary Beach
Seaside showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Seaside is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West.

Seaside
French Quarter showing a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

French Quarter

4.5/5(113 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.

French Quarter
Fort Walton Beach which includes a sandy beach and a sunset

Seagrove Beach

Seagrove Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Seaside Beach or Seagrove Beach West.

Seagrove Beach
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Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Seacrest
Grayton Beach State Park featuring a sandy beach

Watercolor

While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West.

Watercolor
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

3.5 out of 5
195 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Biloxi. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,024 reviews)
"We had a great time"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

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Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,561 reviews)
"No coffee maker"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is AU$213 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$213
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,893 reviews)
"I arrived early and was able to check in early at no extra cost"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,739 reviews)
"Area was great. Bunch of amenities. Bayside hotel/condo was outdated."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

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Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,773 reviews)
"Wonderful! Nothing to dislike. Clean cute comfortable apartment. Beautiful new pool. Reception very accommodating —upon arrival allowed us to leave bags and use pool. Even gave us pool towels. Only negative was no beach chairs provided. You need to rent on the beach (which btw is 1 block away and ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,719 reviews)
"always good"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street showing street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Port of Tampa

Port of Tampa

Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Port of Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Canal Street showing signage

Canal Street

Get to the heart of New Orleans through Canal Street.

Canal Street
Gulf Shores Beach

Gulf Shores Beach

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans

Activities

Cosmic Crisis

The Escape Game Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria

AU$66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game Houston: 60-Minute Adventures at The Galleria
Houston: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Houston: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

AU$66
per adult
Houston: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure
Art of Candle and Soap-Making in Houston Texas

Art of Candle-making in Houston Texas

AU$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Art of Candle-making in Houston Texas
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Cities near Gulf Coast

Howard Wilkinson Bridge showing a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

Baton Rouge

Galveston showing a house, a city and street scenes

Galveston

Lake Charles featuring a lake or waterhole and a sunset

Lake Charles

Photo by Laura Romero

Matamoros