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. 

Family walking along the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches
Couple walking arm in arm along the shoreline in Orange Beach
10 Unique Anniversary Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Fall and Winter Gulf Coast Fishing
Experience Winter Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
Bushwacker at LuLu's restaurant in Gulf Shores
Where to Get Bushwackers on Alabama's Beaches
The Lodge eco-friendly beachfront hotel in Gulf Shores
Wheelchair-Accessible Lodging on Alabama’s Beaches
Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
The Biggest Events & Festivals on Alabama's Beaches
Teens high fiving while building sandcastles on the beach in Gulf Shores
Fun Beach Games for Families on Alabama's Beaches