Gulf Coast

Travel Guide

Higgs Beach which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
Lady Bird Lake showing landscape views, a lake or waterhole and a skyscraper
Gulf State Park which includes a coastal town, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Dealey Plaza featuring a fountain
Mallory Square which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Where to stay in Gulf Coast

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Rosemary Beach

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Experience European Colonial charm in this Gulf Coast community, offering warm waters, beach activities, and a mixed-use town center with shops, restaurants, and live music at Peddler's Pavilion. Explore nearby parks and trails for a dose of nature.

Rosemary Beach
French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

French Quarter

4.5/5(9,221 area reviews)

Historic buildings and lively atmosphere entice tourists and locals alike, offering live music, street performances, and vibrant nightlife. Must-see spots include Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Café du Monde.

French Quarter
Seaside which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

4/5(1 area review)

This unincorporated area on Florida's Panhandle boasts a Seaside Farmers Market and a picturesque interfaith chapel. Explore the town center and stroll along pedestrian alleys radiating from the heart of the community.

Seaside
Fort Walton Beach which includes a sunset and a sandy beach

Seagrove Beach

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Travelers come to Seagrove Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West while you're in town.

Seagrove Beach
Discovery Green which includes a city, central business district and a high rise building

Downtown Houston

4.5/5(2,300 area reviews)

Largest central business district in Texas, this area boasts major league sports venues, a vibrant Theater District, and shopping options like GreenStreet. Easily navigate with public transportation options like METRORail and bus lines.

Downtown Houston
Grayton Beach State Park showing a sandy beach

Watercolor

5/5(10 area reviews)

While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West.

Watercolor
Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

4 out of 5
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA
The price is NT$2,779 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$2,779
NT$3,975 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,917 reviews)
"This hotel is GORGEOUS!!! I highly recommend getting a balcony room facing the street, we found ourselves people watching often."

Reviewed on 2025/8/16

Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

Margaritaville Resort Biloxi

3.5 out of 5
195 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Biloxi. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,208 reviews)
"Lots of choices of food to pick from and the bed was cool"

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

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Margaritaville Resort Biloxi
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,744 reviews)
"Great location ,on the beach ,easy to dining and shopping."

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,787 reviews)
"Convenient and lots of shoppikg"

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Tropical Beach Resorts

Tropical Beach Resorts

3.5 out of 5
6717 Sara Sea Circle, Siesta Key, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Siesta Key. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,871 reviews)
It was good, except for a couple of cons
"Very nice and updated one bedroom apartment. Close bo beach but not on the beach. It was a very quiet area which we loved. However, bathroom is very small and unless you are staying more than a couple of days, the maids do not replenish coffee supply or toiletries. We were there 3 days and just barely ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Tropical Beach Resorts
Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

Hotel Zaza Houston Museum District

4.5 out of 5
5701 Main Street, Houston, TX
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Houston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,743 reviews)
Nice hotel, Great staff, Won't correct my bill
"This is a lovely hotel with excellent staff, but they added extra charges to my room (valet even though I had no car) and won't respond to my messages. This always (and only) happens when I use hotels.com. It's too bad because I'll be back in Houston multiple times and will have to find another place ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/12

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Popular places to visit

Port of Tampa

Port of Tampa

Explore the waterfront in Tampa with a trip to Port of Tampa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Port of Tampa
Bourbon Street which includes a city and street scenes

Bourbon Street

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay showing rides

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exotic animals and thrill rides all on the one site at this theme park and zoo designed for the whole family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Canal Street featuring signage

Canal Street

Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.

Canal Street
Guys burger

Port of New Orleans

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

Gulf Shores Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach

Cities near Gulf Coast

Howard Wilkinson Bridge showing a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

Baton Rouge

Corpus Christi showing a bay or harbor, skyline and a coastal town

Corpus Christi

Galveston which includes street scenes, a city and a house

Galveston

Discovery Green

Houston