Spotting Ghost Ships: Gulf Shores Legends That Glow at Dusk

A glowing ghostly ship appears on the misty horizon at dusk along a sandy Gulf Coast beach, with sea oats and driftwood in the foreground under a pastel sunset sky.

Plan a family-friendly loop from Sugar Sands RV Resort to Mobile Bay, Fort Morgan, Little Lagoon, the Tombigbee River, and the USS Alabama for fog-lit ghost ships, haunted history, and Insta-worthy night skies—all wrapped in safety tips, kid crafts, and easy mileage.

Alabama 4-Mile Reef Seasons: Which Species Bite When?

Three anglers on a small fishing boat display red snapper, speckled trout, and flounder while fishing near Gulf Shores, Alabama, under clear morning skies.

Launch from Sugar Sands RV Resort and, in under an hour, reel in red snapper, triggerfish and amberjack at Alabama’s 4-Mile Reef with our season-by-season guide, quick routes, tackle tips and conservation rules.