The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

pause
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. 

Bushwacker at LuLu's restaurant in Gulf Shores
Where to Get Bushwackers on Alabama's Beaches
Teens high fiving while building sandcastles on the beach in Gulf Shores
Fun Beach Games for Families on Alabama's Beaches
Golfer walking across the green at Craft Farms Golf Resort in Gulf Shores
Ultimate Guide to Golf Fitness on Alabama's Beaches
Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Things to Do in February on Alabama's Beaches
young girl holding up a crab on the Fun Boat Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach
The Ultimate Vacation Guide to Alabama's Beaches
Two girls holding a t shirt at The Wharf Store in Orange Beach
Gifts from Alabama’s Beaches for Beach Lovers
Golden Retriever Walking in Gulf State Park
Best Places to Walk Your Dog on Alabama's Beaches
The Wharf Orange Beach
Things to Do for New Year's on Alabama's Beaches
Papa Rocco's Gulf Shores
12 Restaurants Locals Love on Alabama’s Beaches