gulf state park's two miles of beaches greet you with plenty of white sun-kissed sand, surging surf, seagulls and sea shells, but there is more than sand and surf to sink your toes into. inside gulf state park there is a championship golf course, new beach pavilion, rental cottages, tennis courts, camp sites, hiking trails, and a fishing pier that is 20-feet wide and extends 1,512 feet into the gulf. this and much more make gulf state park the perfect in-state vacation or out-of-state adventure.