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.

Lifeguard tower on the beach in Gulf Shores

The Great American Beach Trip

cypress bend golf craft farms

The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend

Couple lounging on chairs with cocktails by the pool at The Lodge

Summertime Songs for Your Alabama's Beaches Playlist

Woman sitting in a beach chair with a book in her lap on the beach in Gulf Shores

Best Books to Read at the Beach

Fresh crawfish boil in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Guide to Crawfish Season on Alabama's Beaches

Pirate Ship Cruise in Orange Beach

Fun Facts About Orange Beach & Gulf Shores

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

Friends riding bikes along the beach at Gulf Place in Gulf Shores

Cheap & Free Things To Do

cotton creek arnold palmer designed golf course in gulf shores at sunrise

Golf on the Gulf Coast All Year on Alabama's Beaches

Family reading a sign inside Gulf State Park

Explore Coastal Alabama on the Scenic Byway

Beach Family Sunset Gulf Shores

Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend

Paddle boarding Orange Beach

How to Spend Fall Break on Alabama's Beaches

Dinosaurs in the Woods Barber Marina

Toddler-Friendly Beach Trip

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

Aerial view of umbrellas and chairs by the shoreline at the beach in Orange Beach

Why I Love Alabama's Beaches

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches

Aerial view of dolphins swimming together in clear blue water in Orange Beach

Dolphin Cruises on Alabama's Beaches

Divers exploring advanced dive spots in Orange Beach

Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama's Beaches

Islands in Orange Beach, Alabama

Islands to Boat to on Alabama's Beaches