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. 

Fresh crawfish boil in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Guide to Crawfish Season on Alabama's Beaches
marlin weigh in at the Wharf Orange Beach AL
Blue Marlin Grand Championship: The Greatest Show in Sportfishing
couple stepping onto Robinson Island from a bright pink boat rental in Orange Beach
Couple's Weekend Itinerary on Alabama's Beaches
cotton creek arnold palmer designed golf course in gulf shores at sunrise
Golf on the Gulf Coast All Year on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along a boardwalk on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park
The Complete Guide to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
Divers exploring advanced dive spots in Orange Beach
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama's Beaches
Poseidon's Playground dive site in Orange Beach
Best Snorkeling & Diving Spots on Alabama's Beaches