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Gulf Shores, AL vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin has 3.3% more rainy days than Gulf Shores.
- Destin has 1.3% more Sunny Days than Gulf Shores.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Destin scores 0.0% worse than Gulf Shores

Climate
 Gulf Shores, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 Rainfall646638
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation112114106
 Sunny223226205
 Avg. July High909086
 Avg. Jan. Low414022
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.17.17
 UV Index5.65.74.3
 Elevation7262443

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 13 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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ZIPS IN GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
36542
ZIPS IN DESTIN, FLORIDA
32541

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