Blooming season • Wildlife • Fishing • Festivals • Family weekends
Spring on the Alabama Gulf Coast means vibrant, sunny days as winter fades and the coast comes back to life. Average temperatures climb from the high 60s in March to the upper 70s and low 80s by May—perfect weather for festivals, long holiday weekends, and everything in between.
Spring is one of the best times of year for birding and wildlife spotting on a trail walk. The Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge has four trails exploring habitats from dunes to swamps to maritime forest—ideal hiking weather from start to finish.
Grouper, Spanish mackerel, and crab are all in season come spring. Book a chartered fishing trip, or visit local seafood markets and restaurants to enjoy the catch without leaving the dock. Mild spring weather also makes it a great time to play one of the area's many world-class golf courses—before the summer heat and crowds arrive.
Easter and Memorial Day both make for great spring beach weekends. Water temperatures range from around 69°F in early April to 76°F by May—comfortable enough for the whole family. Book a family-size condo or beach house with a full kitchen, stock up at a local seafood market, and settle in for a long weekend on the water.
Spring brings some of the coast's biggest annual events: the Orange Beach Art Festival in March, the long-running Interstate Mullet Toss in April, and the beachfront Hangout Music Festival in May—timed right around college graduation season.
Looking for a full spring events calendar? Check our dedicated events guide for dates and details.
Whether you're chasing wildlife, fresh seafood, or a festival weekend, Brett/Robinson has the right spring stay for your group.
Check AvailabilityTemperatures range from the high 60s in March to the upper 70s and low 80s by May, with water temps warming from around 69°F to 76°F over the same period.
Yes—spring is prime birding season, and Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge's four trails offer some of the best wildlife viewing on the coast.
Grouper, Spanish mackerel, and crab are all in season during spring, available fresh from local markets or on chartered fishing trips.
The Orange Beach Art Festival (March), the Interstate Mullet Toss (April), and the Hangout Music Festival (May) are the coast's biggest spring events.