Going to be in Alabama for about 1-2 days en route to somewhere else, and am looking for recommendations for a good beachfront place. Doesn't have to be fancy, just 3 guys sharing a place to crash. Thanks in advance!

Where are you headed to? I was making a trip to New Orleans a couple years back and was very excited to visit and explore the Alabama coast. I was deeply disappointed, and saddened. So much of what I saw still showed the impact of Katrina. It may seem like old new to us, but the effects are still tangible there. Many businesses were abandoned and nobody moved in. Areas that had been damaged were never fully cleaned and repaired. Lots of people had left, and many of those remaining had fallen on very hard times. My advice would be to drive through as quickly as you could and get to your ultimate destination. I had a hard time even finding a place to eat that wasn't a Sonic or McDonald's!

#1 is posting the untrue things are booming there now

was there yesterday as a matter of fact BEAUTIFUL

orangebeach.com hotwire.com has comfort inn on beach $39

Hilton Garden Inn $69 Both are new nice right on the beach.

www.zekeslanding.com www.wolf-bay-lodge.com

best seafood in the universe 1 mile to www.terrycove.com

drive over this bridge and you are in FL.

A great way to pass the time... Happy planning!

Cheapest one usually also from $39 hotwire.com priceline.com

Bid for a 2 star in Orange beach from $30 to snag this one

http://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/...ange_Beach.htm

Good personal experience nice for price..

There is a nice new Hampton Inn/Suites where I stayed last

usually a bit more but VERY nice where I stayed last.

qwovadis is correct in saying that your news is old news, Shandy1977. Gulf Shores/Orange Beach/Perdido ( they all run together on a stretch of highway ) are all beautiful & have many good places to eat. I could list several that we frequent a few times each year.
All the standard budget hotel chains are there ( on the beach ). I think my mom prefers Best Western. Usually when we're there, we stay at Perdido Beach Resort which is pricey.