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Is Gulf Shores the BEST BEACH in the USA??

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👁️ 37K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 15:58

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Editorial Summary

A family shares their experience during a multi day vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The trip includes renting a pontoon boat to explore the coastal islands near the Alabama and Florida border. During their boat excursion, the group searches for ideal spots to anchor, eventually finding a location with white sand and discovering wild hermit crabs. The creator notes that while the weather is hot, the ocean breeze provides relief. The video also features a tour of their beachfront condo at The Boardwalk, which they rented through Airbnb to accommodate eight people. The creator provides practical advice for visitors, such as checking the height of condo buildings to avoid crowded beaches and noting that the water remains shallow for a long distance. The family concludes that the Gulf Coast, including areas like Orange Beach and Destin, offers some of the best beaches in the world. They emphasize that a land based beach vacation allows for a different pace of travel compared to a cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been here for a couple days this is family vacation so we've just been chilling sitting at the beach

we've really enjoyed being right here with all of our travels and cruises to the Caribbean you get one day at the beach

Gulf Shores is awesome the whole entire Panhandle some of the best beaches in the world

we've had a blast here in Gulf Shores

Creator's Tips & Advice

Look at the height of the condo building to avoid crowded beaches
Put on lots and lots of sunscreen
Pick up everything at sunset or before when at the beach

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Gulf Shores a good beach destination?
QWhat is it like to rent a pontoon boat in Gulf Shores?
QHow is the experience of staying in a condo on the beach?

Port Highlights

Gulf Shores4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Pontoon boat rental (350 dollars plus tax plus a 25 fuel charge)
Destin4 Happy Bacon
Orange Beach4 Happy Bacon
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