what state is gulf shores in
Gulf Shores is located on the Gulf of Mexico at 30Â°16'4.069 North, 87Â°42'5.285. West (30.267797, â87.701468). It is the southernmost settlement in the state of Alabama. It is served by Alabama State Route 59 (Gulf Shores Parkway), which leads north to Foley. Route 182 (Beach Boulevard) runs east-west along the shore front, while Route 180 (Fort Morgan Road) runs parallel to it, north of Little Lagoon.