Coastal, Gulf Shores - Orange Beach Loop | Baldwin | Best Seasons: Winter
Alabama Point-West provides another perspective on Perdido Pass and the Gulf from the areas viewed from the east side. Rock jetties extend a considerable distance out into the Gulf on this side and can be accessed by walking west along the beach. This is a somewhat perilous venture since the rocks tend to be wet and slippery. The trip out does provide for a better chance to observe wintering waterfowl and other seabirds that may be in the area, such as scoters, loons and bay ducks.
GPS: N30.27725 W-87.55606
Cross over the bridge traveling west and turn left (south) [0.6] into the parking lot for this portion of the Alabama Point facility. There is a sea wall along this side of the pass with benches. Portable restroom facilities are available. As with the east side, no overnight camping is allowed but there are likely to be some fisherman here at any hour of the day or night.
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