Just a few minutes from the Florida-Alabama state line is the delightful resort town of Gulf Shores, Alabama. This dazzling summertime paradise is 30 miles south of I-10, and approximately halfway between Mobile, AL, and Pensacola, FL. Although the entire Gulf Coast region was devastated by the infamous BP oil spill in 2010, Gulf Shores has since recovered and surpassed its pre-spill tourism numbers. People from all over the country flock to Gulf Shores all year round to enjoy the sunshine and heavenly beaches that grace its shores. Golf, charter fishing, boat cruises, surfing, and swimming in the impeccable, azure water are just some of the reasons the town remains a tourist haven.