What's Gulf Shores Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Gulf Shores. Take time to see the sights like Sanibel Island Southern Beach while you're here. Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge are two places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Gulf Shores
Flying to:
- Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW), 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Gulf Shores
Things to See and Do in and around Gulf Shores
Things to See near Gulf Shores:
- Sanibel Island Southern Beach (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Bowman's Beach (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- Blind Pass Beach (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
- Turner Beach (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Sanibel Bayous (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
Things to Do near Gulf Shores:
- Periwinkle Way (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
- Sanibel Historical Museum and Village (3.6 mi/5.8 km away)
- BIG Arts Center (3.7 mi/5.9 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sanibel?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 83°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 68°F)
- Rainiest months: August, September, July, June (average 9 inches of rainfall)