
The lodge sits on white sands within the 6,150-acre Gulf State Park along the coast. (LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a rating system for buildings' sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental impact.) The hotel's website describes sustainable construction principles designed to meet certain LEED standards. Visitors can stop by the nonprofit Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability for information on summer camps and programs on nature education.Īs for where to spend the night, the Lodge at Gulf State Park is an eco-friendly option. Partly in an effort to protect native animal species, there's a limit to digging on the beaches.

Its website, for example, says personal items like towels, chairs, coolers, and toys must be removed from the beaches after sunset or they'll be collected and disposed of by authorities. The city has several ordinances designed to prevent littering and protect local wildlife. The city, on the Gulf of Mexico, has spacious, warm beaches and outdoorsy activities like kayaking, hiking, and parasailing. Gulf Shores has made citywide efforts to promote sustainable tourism. Gulf Shores has several ordinances designed to prevent littering.

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