This Gulf Coast Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Florida’s 30A—With a Cute Downtown, Sandy Shores, and Coastal Views

This Gulf Coast Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Florida’s 30A—With a Cute Downtown, Sandy Shores, and Coastal Views

This is easy livin’ at its best.A scenic view in Fairhope, Alabama.Credit: Wirestock/Adobe StockKey PointsFairhope, Alabama, offers a quieter Gulf Coast getaway with waterfront parks, boutique shopping, art galleries, and colorful flower-lined streets.Visitors can explore the Fairhope Municipal Pier, Weeks Bay Reserve, Flying Creek Nature Preserve, and the town’s vibrant downtown district.Local favorites include farm-to-table dining, Gulf seafoo…