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. 

Papa Rocco's Gulf Shores
12 Restaurants Locals Love on Alabama’s Beaches
The Lodge pool
Where Sustainability Meets Strategy: A Smarter Way to Meet on Alabama’s Beaches
Friends talking a photo together at the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
Places to Stay for Annual Events on Alabama’s Beaches
Tropic Falls Waterpark
OWA's Tropic Falls Waterpark, Theme Park, & Downtown
The Track Bumper Boats Gulf Shores
Thrilling Amusement Parks on Alabama's Beaches
Women enjoying a beachfront meal on the deck at Pink Pony Pub restaurant in Gulf Shores
Make the Most of Your Time Before Your Flight
Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier
Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches
pickleball players chatting at a pickleball tournament in gulf shores
Easy Ways to Meet Fellow Snowbirds on Alabama’s Beaches