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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

As the leaves change in Knoxville, beach weather is still going strong in the Gulf Coast.

Alabama’s Beaches are the perfect spot for changing up your fall escape: trade chilly weather and leaf peeping crowds for sunny beaches, sugar-white sand, and fresh seafood.

Explore all there is to do on AlabamasBeaches.com. Whether you’re planning a girls weekend or family trip for fall break, the Gulf coast has something for everyone.

Plan your getaway

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