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FoleyFoley, Alabama
Half a day to one night: enough for the outlet mall, the amusement park and the railroad museum. Use it as a budget base for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, not a destination.
Foley is a small resort town on Alabama's Gulf Coast, 15 minutes north of the beach. Its main draws are the Tanger Outlets, the Park at OWA amusement park and a handful of small museums. Most travellers use it as a cheaper place to sleep while visiting Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, or as a shopping stop on the way to or from the coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, humidity, crowds), Dec–Feb (cooler, some attractions close)
- Airports
- PNS · MOB · GPT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Foley911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Foley Police Department (non-emergency)251-943-4431
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Foley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyFoley is a safe, quiet town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 251-943-4431 Foley Police Department (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPNS Pensacola International Airport (About 45 min drive; most flights from hubs in the Southeast and Texas.).
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner$20–35
- BeerBeer at a bar$4–7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Foley to Gulf Shores$25–35
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$100
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$130
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PNS Pensacola International Airport (About 45 min drive; most flights from hubs in the Southeast and Texas.) · MOB Mobile Regional Airport (About 1 h drive; fewer flights.) · GPT Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (About 1.5 h drive; check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Foley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is essential. The town is spread out along US 98 and AL 59; no public transit connects the outlets, the park and the beach. Uber and Lyft are available but limited.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fairhope
goDoor to door: 30 min
US 98 west, about 30 min
Artsy downtown, pier, boutiques.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Hwy 59 / S McKenzie Street
Chain hotels and motels within walking distance of Tanger Outlets and OWA; car needed for the beach.
Downtown Foley
A few historic B&Bs and inns; quieter, near the railroad museum and Holmes Medical Museum.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$150 | US$300 |
| Park at OWA admission (check)2 × US$40 | US$80 |
| Tanger Outlets (no entry fee)2 × US$0 | US$0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$54 |
| Trip total≈ US$297 per person per day, bed included | US$594 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Burger at a diner | $10–15 |
| Seafood dinner | $20–35 |
| Beer at a bar | $4–7 |
| Taxi from Foley to Gulf Shores | $25–35 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Park at OWA hours vary by season; check the official site before going.
- Tanger Outlets can be crowded on weekends and during holiday sales.
- Summer heat and humidity are intense; bring water and sunscreen.
- Last trains from the railroad museum are early afternoon; check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Foley Police Department (non-emergency)
- 251-943-4431
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Foley Police (non-emergency)251-943-4431
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC; consulates in Atlanta and New Orleans. For foreign visitors, check your country's embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pensacola Airport → Foley: about $40–60 by taxi or rideshare, 45 min (check)
- Mobile Airport → Foley: about $60–80 by taxi or rideshare, 1 h (check)
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Foley is a small town; most services are in English only.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Foley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, humidity, crowds), Dec–Feb (cooler, some attractions close) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for OWA, Tanger Outlets, Foley Railroad Museum, Holmes Medical Museum.
- Eat pages for Lambert's Cafe and local seafood spots.
- Golden hour and weather fixtures for outdoor attractions.
- Verified seasonal hours for OWA and the railroad museum.
Sources
- officialCity of Foley official website
- officialThe Park at OWA
- officialTanger Outlets Foley
- secondaryWikivoyage: Foley (Alabama), revision 4304184 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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