The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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Snowbirds looking for fellow birds in the Gulf State Park
Kids looking at the beach

Your Guide to the Gulf Coast

Ready to start planning your trip to Alabama's Beaches? Our “Beach is Calling” blog shares the best beach vacation tips, including favorite hot spots for fresh seafood, activities and attractions for nonstop fun, unique things to do, and itineraries for every type of vacation. 

Our blogs, written by guests, local experts, and Alabama's Beaches staff, can help you plan a trip no matter the season or group. From guys’ and girls’ getaways, couples’ trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Family playing golf at Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club in Gulf Shores
Essential Terms Every Golfer Should Know on Alabama's Beaches
dragonfly poolside restaurant at The Lodge
Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Kids running on beach in Gulf Shores
Beach Vacation Myths Debunked on Alabama’s Beaches
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How to Anchor in the Gulf on Alabama's Beaches
Sunset Beach Waves
Tides Determine the Rhythm of Life & Fishing on Alabama Beaches