The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

Teens on Alabama's Beaches
How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Beach Sportscation
white sand and turquoise waters of the beach in Gulf Shores
What Makes Alabama’s Beaches So Soft and White?
Aerial view of Perdido Beach Resort, beachfront resort in Orange Beach
How to Deliver High-Impact Small Meetings on Alabama’s Beaches
Family walking along the beach at sunset in Gulf Shores
12 Things to Do at Night on Alabama's Beaches
Friends enjoying drinks at Gulf Babe Wine Co. at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Plan an Unforgettable Girls' Trip to Alabama's Beaches
Playa Orange Beach
Vegetarian Restaurants & Meal Options on Alabama's Beaches
Friends dining under an umbrella at Coastal beachfront restaurant in Orange Beach
8 Best Beachfront Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Girlfriends having a beachfront picnic in Orange Beach
A Rejuvenating Girlfriends’ Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
Freedom Fest fall event in Orange Beach
Things to Do in September on Alabama's Beaches
The Hangout Gulf Shores
Picture Perfect Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Flora-Bama Oyster Bar & Lounge
Best Bars on Alabama's Beaches for Every Kind of Outing