Gulf Shores is a resort community boasting a white sand beach and sparkling emerald water from the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf Shores enjoys a very mild climate throughout the year. High temperatures in the winter average around 65 degrees; summer-time high temperatures average above 90 degrees.
   

At the 2000 census the population was 5,044. Gulf Shores in the summer time can claim a tremendous population growth. At that time, the population can swell to well over 300,000 making it the third largest city in the state behind Birmingham and Mobile.

Schools

• Gulf Shores High School (9-12)
• Gulf Shores Middle School (6-8)
• Gulf Shores Elementary School (K-5)

Gulf Shores is one of only two major (Orange Beach being the other one) seaside resorts in the state of Alabama.