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. 

Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Visitor Services expert helping a guest at the Orange Beach Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center on Alabama's Beaches
Coastal Orange Beach Cocktail
6 Beach Bars to Raise a Glass to on Alabama's Beaches
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Lemur Encounter
Walk on the Wild Side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
kayak fishing
Best Kayak Fishing Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Paint & Paddle Kayak Trip with the Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach
Paddle Away with the Wind & Water Learning Center
Multi-generational family walking around The Wharf in Orange Beach
Plan a Multi-Generational Trip to 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
Family using the wheelchair accessible beach mat at the beach in gulf shores
Wheelchair Accessible Beaches & Trails on Alabama's Beaches
Boats cruising through Perdido Pass in Orange Beach
Boat-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Alabama's Beaches
Conference center at The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Drive-To Meetings and Events on Alabama Beaches
breakfast poolside
Conference Breakfast that Keeps the Carb Crash at Bay