Located in Mobile County just 12 miles southwest of Mobile along Highway 90 near the Mississippi state line, the unincorporated community of Grand Bay offers a delightful small town environment. One of the highlights of Grand Bay is the El Cazador Museum, relating through artifacts and displays the story of a 1784 shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico. Treasures from the past include a unique breech loading cannon, the ship's bell, bronze sword handles, and specimens from the mint shipment of silver coins. Residents of Grand Bay enjoy the friendliness and charm of an intimate community in close proximity to the employment centers, cultural attractions, and entertainment venues of Mobile. Students of all ages can access everything from continuing education courses and vocational training to major universities and private colleges close to home. Gulf beaches, marinas, lush parks, first-rate golf courses, and an array of sports facilities are available within a reasonable commute from a Grand Bay address.