Cotton Bayou

The Beach is Calling Blog

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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, couple’s trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Friends enjoying drinks at Gulf Babe Wine Co. at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Plan an Unforgettable Girls' Trip to Alabama's Beaches
Kids marveling at dessert at Jesse's on the Bay restaurant in Fort Morgan
The Best Hidden Gems & Things to Do in Fort Morgan
Paddle boarding Orange Beach
10 Ways to Spend Fall Break on Alabama's Beaches