Your ultimate Alabama beach vacation—sporting events, beautiful rentals + more

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NCAA Beach Volleyball in Gulf Shores (Michelle O’Neil)

Daffodils are starting to bloom here in Birmingham, spring is quickly approaching (thank goodness) and vacation is top of mind. We think the Gulf Coast is the perfect spot for those who love sports, want to spend time with their families or just want to have fun. Keep reading for all you can do at the beach this spring.

Psst, Crye Leike Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals has some great specials to help sweeten the deal. Let’s get to planning!

Sporting events near Foley + Gulf Shores

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NCAA Beach Volleyball in Gulf Shores (Michelle O’Neil)

The area is no stranger to incredible athletics and community events. In fact, Foley Sports Tourism was awarded as a 2023 Champions of Economic Impact thanks to the $760,000 brought in from the Valentine’s Class Volleyball Tournament.

Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports and Events also made the Sports Destinations list, for the $.5M economic impact made during the 2022 International Powerlifting Championships.

Without further ado, let’s get into the events around Foley and Gulf Shores… just to see what this nationally-ranked sports tourism area is all about.

Make it official—book your beach vacay now with Crye Leike Gulf Coast.

1. Southern Coast Cup, soccer

2. Foley Jiu-Jitsu Championships

3. Battle by the Bay Volleyball

4. Coastal Soccer Invitational

5. Region 8 Gymnastics Championships

Plan your trip to the Gulf Coast now

  • Carmel Circle rental, Gulf Coast
  • Happy Ours rental, Guld Coast
  • Happy Ours rental, Guld Coast
  • Big Kahuna Beach Renta, Gulf Coast
  • Big Kahuna Beach Renta, Gulf Coast
  • Riverwood Lodge, Gulf Coast rental

It’s already hard to resist the sandy-white Alabama beaches, but throw fun events and beautiful rental homes into the mix? I’m sold.

Here are a few top-notch places to stay during your spring vacay, thanks to Crye Leike Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals:

  • Cottage at Bella Vista
    • Sleeps eight guests
    • New hot tub + fire pit
    • Perfectly located between Gulf Shores + downtown Foley
  • Happy Ours
    • Sleeps 16 guests
    • Private pool + sandy play area
  • Big Kahuna
    • Sleeps 16 guests
    • Two fully-equipped kitchens
    • Media room with eight theater chairs
    • Private pool + spa
  • Riverwood Lodge
    • Sleeps 16 guests
    • Waterfront home with views of Bon Secour River
  • Park Avenue 214
    • Sleeps up to six guests
    • Five minutes from Foley Sports Plex + 10 minutes from Gulf Shores Sports Plex

Ready to pack your bags? Book your place to stay with Crye Leike now.

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