Kick-off your sandals and walk across the smooth, white sands of Coastal Alabama. It’s not just a saying describing the bright, soft sand of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.

The sugar-white beaches consist of micro quartz crystals. These crystals were washed down from the Appalachian Mountains and are the main reason the sand is finer and softer here.

Not only do the beaches feel great between your toes, but they are also picture perfect.

Many work hard to preserve and protect this paradise destination. Following the Leave No Trace Principles helps ensure that the shores stay clean.

Whether walking along the bay or taking in a gorgeous sunset over the horizon, you will leave feeling restored and calm after your feet have brushed up against the soft sand.

Explore the 32 miles of the Alabama Gulf Coast during your next beach vacation and experience for yourself why it’s worth bragging about.