• A stone's throw from pensacola, Florida, Alabama's beachfront is also beautiful.sandy beach scene on pensacola beach image by Edward Cooper from Fotolia.com
  
  Though Alabama's beachfront is small compared to other Southern states, smooth white sandy beaches welcome tourists who may also be interested in visiting the largest naval aviation museum in the world, learning about Alabama's involvement in the Civil War at Fort Morgan or touring the 7,000 acres of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Restaurants, outlet shopping, golf and local entertainment round out the activities found in Alabama's beachfront.
  
  

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

• Orange Beach is host to the Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront hotel that has earned a AAA three-diamond rating. Bicycling, beach activities, a pool and whirlpool are among the amenities, while the guest rooms are stocked with refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or café, or order room service. No pets are allowed.
  
  Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
  
  23092 Perdido Beach Blvd.
  
  Orange Beach, AL 36561
  
  251 974-1600
  
  hiltongardeninn.com
  
  

Perdido Beach Resort

• Accommodation packages are also available at the Perdido Beach Resort, which offers panoramic views of the water. Guest rooms have safes and refrigerators. The resort has two restaurants, a grill and a breakfast buffet. Lighted tennis courts, a pool and a health club are also on site. Pets are not allowed. Reduced rates for breakfast buffet packages of one night or more are offered at seasonal rates.
  
  Perdido Beach Resort
  
  27200 Perdido Beach Blvd.
  
  Orange Beach, AL 36561
  
  251-981-9811
  
  perdidobeachresort.com
  
  

Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa

• On the east coast of Mobile Bay the town of Point Clear houses the magnificent Grand Hotel Marriott Resort. There are 36 holes of championship golf. Get a facial or swim the lap pool at the on-site spa. Fitness counseling and personal training are available for an extra fee. Children's Fun Camp offers supervised activities for kids, while adults can jet ski or paddle a kayak. Casual on-site dining is available in any of the various dining rooms, lounges and coffee shops. Only service pets are allowed.
  
  Grand Hotel Marriott Resort,Golf Club & Spa
  
  One Grand Blvd.
  
  P.O. Box 639
  
  Point Clear, AL 36564
  
  251-928-9201
  
  marriott.com