Gulf Shores is home to incredible beaches, including West Beach, a heavenly retreat for vacationers looking for a quiet place for a getaway. This destination is less crowded than the more well-known beaches in the area and one of the best Gulf Coast beaches for a relaxing vacation. Here, there is an abundance of single family beach house rentals mixed with the occasional complex of condo rentals for vacationers to enjoy. The added space and privacy that these rentals provide make West Beach an ideal destination for families and those traveling in large groups.

The beach itself stretches for six miles and soft, sugary-white sands carpet the expansive shoreline. West Beach becomes less congested the farther west you go, and it is impressively clean for the amount of beachgoers that camp out here each day. Seasonal lifeguards are on duty at this top Gulf Coast beach from March until September each year, but the waters remain relatively calm, so families can enjoy the beach at ease. Another perk of visiting West Beach is that the water temperatures become bathtub-warm during the summer and are slow to cool off during the off season as the weather along the Gulf Shore remains mild year-long.