The Beach is Calling Blog

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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. 

Blue Angels Flying Over Orange Beach
The Time I Saw the Blue Angels on Alabama's Beaches
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach
The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Kids riding The Wharf Ferris Wheel family friendly attraction in Orange Beach
12 Must-Do Activities for Your Summer Beach Vacation
Family walking along the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along path to the beach in Gulf Shores
How to Enjoy Alabama’s Beaches Without a Car
Friends parasailing over the Gulf in Orange Beach
Extend Your 2026 Soccer Trip to Alabama’s Beaches
Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches
Family enjoying a dolphin cruise tour in Orange Beach
Top Family Spring Break Activities on Alabama's Beaches
Fresh crawfish boil in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Guide to Crawfish Season on Alabama's Beaches
cypress bend golf craft farms
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches