Gulf Place Revitalization Project

Project Overview: The Gulf Shores public beach-front area at the terminus of Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard is one of the City’s most prominent locations and is the center of economic activity for the community. Public access and pedestrian safety are critical to the economic success of the region moving forward. In an effort to activate, revitalize, and efficiently manage this important community resource the City has developed a master plan for redevelopment of the beach-front area known as ‘Gulf Place’. The overall vision of this comprehensive plan is to develop the public beach area into a safe, accessible, family-friendly destination that serves different activities and acts as a catalyst for economic development. 

The planning process accounts for the numerous events which take place during the off-season such as the Annual National Shrimp Festival and the Oyster Cook-off and Craft Beer Festival.  Great care will been taken to ensure their success with minimal disruption.  While under construction, periodic closure of the main beach area will occur and the public is requested to utilize the “NEW” West Gulf Place beach access at west 2nd street.