Fort Morgan, Al.

The Fort Morgan peninsula is a narrow 22 mile long stretch of land incompassing the Gulf of Mexico to the south and famous Mobile Bay to the north. Considered to be the "quiet" side of Gulf Shores, Al., most vacation rentals in this area are vacation rental homes which enjoy environmentally rich land offering extensive, undisturbed beaches, nature trails, crabbing and fishing, and incredible sunsets because of its orientation to the west. Mobile Bay is teaming with rich sea life from dolphins to a large population of pelicans. Most tourist to this side of the peninsula also enjoy watching large ships and shrimp boats in the distance which travel to all parts of the world along the intercoastal waterway.  This shallow bay offer enjoyable swims because of its sandy sea floor, shallow waters( no more than 3-4 feet) and warm waters. The area offers numerous Fort Morgan waterfront vacation rental homes along Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and a few well designed gulf front vacation condos such as the Beach Club.

The south side of the peninsula offers the beautiful Gulf of Mexico famous for its sugar white sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters. It also includes several protected and undisturbed beaches which are open to the public but not to development. Most tourist visiting the Fort Morgan peninsula enjoy both sides,the Gulf and the Bay. And no visit is complete without touring famous Fort Morgan, the waterfront fort famous for Admiral Farragut  who coined the well known phrase, "Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead" Be sure to visit the Fort Morgan ferry which travels across Mobile Bay to Dalphin Island and Mobile. Al. Great seafood lunches and dinners can be enjoyed near the end of Fort Morgan at Tacky Jacks 2, a waterfront casual eatery with several outdoor decks which enjoy incredible sunsets along the beach. Its located at Gulf Shores Marina.