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Gulf Shores, AL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 Gulf Shores, ALFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Rainfall63.565.838.1
 Snowfall0027.8
 Precipitation Days112.1114.2106.2
 Sunny223226205
 Avg. July High909085.8
 Avg. Jan. Low40.840.921.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.177
 UV Index5.65.74.3
 Elevation ft.772443

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews
David · Chattanooga, TN
My go to place
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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Bp · Gulf Shores, AL
Okay, where's the paradise? This is Paradise Islan
Over 12 years ago

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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Amanda · Gulf Shores, AL
Enjoy the Sunshine
Over 13 years ago

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

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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews
Brian · Valparaiso, FL
True Fort Walton
Over 2 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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R. · Clearwater, FL
is it good place to live and retire?
Over 10 years ago

I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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Mark · Mary Esther, FL
Great beaches, but don't recommend for single men
Over 12 years ago

FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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32548 32544
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