Gulf Shores, Perdido Key or Destin??

[Arlington BowHunter]

Looking for a beach vacation next month. Any reason to pick Destin over Gulf Shores or Perdido Key? Destin seems to be more expensive and the beaches look the same. Not wanting to drive any further than Destin from Arlington.
Thanks for the input.

[hog_down]

This topic comes up pretty frequently in the summer months; might want to do a quick search.

Personally, I like Gulf Shores, but that's just me.

[Tubby]

Depends on what you're looking to do.

Just relaxing on the beach, we prefer Orange Beach. More activities & people - Destin.

[Arlington BowHunter]

Relaxing on the beach and activities for my 14 yo son.

[shark79]

Relaxing on the beach and activities for my 14 yo son.

14 yo son probably going to enjoy the scenery at Destin.

[Patton]

Destin or Seaside

[Breezy]

my sister and her family had a friends house in Santa Rosa Beach the 30A last year for a month. we spent 4 days with them there and it was awesome !!! no big condos and no crazy kids partying. a truly awesome spot!!! we spent one day in Destin renting a boat and hanging out at crab island. that was really cool ! But it was nice to go back to the 30A for peace and quiet.

[hog_down]

Don't forget to load up on some royal red shrimp, too, trust me.

[Grayson]

Destin beach and water are generally nicer than Gulf Shores, but much more traffic and people. Depends on whether you’re willing to make that trade-off.

[friscopaint]

I can't stand the Destin crowds and traffic. I do enjoy the Destin docks though

[LROSE]

We usually go to Fort Morgan (just outside of Gulf Shores). Things are calmer and quieter in the Ft Morgan area but you are close enough to Gulf Shores to drive in (about 5 mins). There are plenty of houses and condos to rent in that area. A marina on the bay side & a gas station and couple eatery places.
Same beaches (emerald coast) and sugar sand.....

[Codie]

Gulf Shores if you just want to relax on a nice beach without being overcrowded. Destin if extra people watching opportunities is worth the extra drive (but only for that reason)

[MnM]

We are going to Gulf Shores next week. Never been before, found decent price for the location. Been to Destin 3-4 times.

[Sparkles]

We usually go to Fort Morgan (just outside of Gulf Shores). Things are calmer and quieter in the Ft Morgan area but you are close enough to Gulf Shores to drive in (about 5 mins). There are plenty of houses and condos to rent in that area. A marina on the bay side & a gas station and couple eatery places.
Same beaches (emerald coast) and sugar sand.....

Same with us.
Definitely more our style


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[2Lazy2P]

On down from Destin, but we really enjoy Rosemary/Alys Beach.