Why Fall Is The Best Time To Visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Fall is an incredible time of year to visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama.
The summer crowds have gone home, and the beach is as welcoming as ever. Here are my top reasons for visiting Gulf Shores in the Fall.
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Typical Fall Weather & Water Temps In Gulf Shores
Fall is typically not as humid as summer. The highs in September average near 87 degrees and cool to an average high of 71 degrees in November. I love being able to sport T-shirts and shorts during the day and wear a sweatshirt in the evenings. Fall is comfortable and enjoyable all hours of the day.
Snowbird Adventures With Friends
The average water temperatures in October range from 70-80 degrees. Depending on how you tolerate water temps, you may or may not want to go in the water. I have been known to dip my toes in the water anytime of year!
Biking The Hugh S Branyon Backcountry Trail
The Hugh S Branyon Backcountry Trail is open year-round for biking. We travel with our foldable Lectric e-bikes, making this an easy adventure. If you don’t travel with your bikes, E Bike of Orange Beach offers a nice selection of e-bikes.
Best Places For Snowbirds To Eat In Gulf Shores
You can hop on the trail from where you pick up your bike rentals and enjoy all the trail has to offer.
Delicious Eats Everywhere In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The lines at the restaurants are shorter than in the busy summer months, making dining out a simpler experience in the fall. A favorite of many, including myself, who visit Alabama’s Beaches is Sunliner Diner.
The 50s-themed diner is located in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. If you stay in a condo at Turquoise Place with Spectrum Resorts, you can walk to the Sunliner Diner – Breakfast will not disappoint you.
Monarch Migration In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Pine Beach Trail in the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge offers an incredible place to view the monarch migration. We visited during the fall migration in 2025 and did not realize that was why we were seeing so many butterflies. The hike alone on this trail is worth experiencing.
A quick read on the signage along the trail, explained why we were seeing butterflies. Fall is a great time for hiking, as the humidity is not has high as the midst of summer.
Tips on hiking this trail are featured in this YouTube Video:
Fall Accommodation Discounts
Anytime you can travel during the off-season, you can save some money. The rates have dropped, and there are fewer minimum-stay requirements.
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Enjoy The Beach
Let’s face it, the beach is the highlight of visiting Gulf Shores & Orange Beach all year long.
When you stay at Turquoise Place or The Beach Club Spa & Resort with Spectrum Resorts, the beach is outside your door.
No matter when you visit Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama, you will have a lovely visit. The area won me over 11 years ago, and I have never looked back.
