Gulf Coast of the United States Gulf Coast of the United States The Gulf Coast of the United States is the coastline along the Southern United States where they meet the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal states that have a shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico are Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, and these are known as the "Gulf States". The economy of the Gulf Coast area is dominated by industries related to energy, petrochemicals, fishing, aerospace, agriculture, and tourism. The large cities of the region are (from west to east) McAllen, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Houston, Galveston, Beaumont, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Biloxi, Mobile,
Gulf State Park say critics misunderstand the plans. The park includes of white sand beaches, a modern campground, and nature trails, plus both fresh and saltwater fishing and swimming. 20 cabins, 11 cottages, and 496 campsites for both RVs and tents are available within the park's . An 18-hole golf course includes a pro shop and snack bar. A concessionaire operates a zip-line course which opened in 2013 and offers kayak and paddleboard rentals for use on Lake Shelby. Gulf State Park Gulf State Park is a public recreation area on the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores in southern