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Discover an endless summer at Alabama’s Beaches

October 15, 2025 • 
Julia Pizzuto
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Photo 1: A family of three enjoys a meal on a sunny outdoor patio. The adults smile and engage in conversation, while the child appears curious. Colorful smoothies and salads adorn the table. Photo 2: A joyful family of three plays on a sunny beach. The parents swing their smiling child between them. The background shows a lifeguard tower and blue ocean. Photo 3: Two people ride bicycles on a board walk on the beach on a sunny day.

Who says summer can’t last forever?

Photos provided by Visit Alabama’s Beaches

When Fort Worth gets chilly, head for sandy shores just a few hours away.

Trade sweater weather for Gulf breezes this fall at Alabama’s Beaches, with:

Start planning your trip with helpful ideas + guides on AlabamasBeaches.com. There’s something to eat, drink, and do for everyone, whether it’s a girls weekend or fall break with the family.

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