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Gulf Lakes Public Beach Access
4.7★ · 63 Google ratings · Alys Beach, Alabama
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
450 yd · 5 min
Water
85°F
Length
1.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Gulf Lakes Public Beach Access
Guide
Good to know
Beautiful soft sand and clear water
The beach features white sand described as fine and soft, with clear water where sand dollars can be found.
Best for local or rental residents
The access point works well for people staying in nearby homes who can walk or bike there.
No public parking available
This beach is designed for pedestrian and bike access only; the nearby gravel lot is private property.
Steep steps to the beach
The boardwalk descent involves pretty steep steps, which may be challenging for some visitors.
Stay west of the boardwalk
The beach to the east is privately owned; public beach access is only to the west of the access point.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
85°F · clear
Water
85°F
Waves
0.7 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 09:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 19:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:31 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 8040 E County Hwy 30A, Alys Beach, FL 32461
🌊 Water 450 yd away, about 5 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Gulf Lakes Public Beach Access?
450 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Gulf Lakes Public Beach Access have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Gulf Lakes Public Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Thu 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
