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. 

Women enjoying a beachfront meal on the deck at Pink Pony Pub restaurant in Gulf Shores
Make the Most of Your Time Before Your Flight
Women biking in Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Family walking along the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches
couple relaxing in beach chairs by the shore in Orange Beach
Weekend Couple's Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
Parents swinging little girl on the beach near a lifeguard stand in Orange Beach
Save Time Traveling with Allegiant Flights to Alabama's Beaches
Friends biking at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
Visitor Services expert helping a guest at the Orange Beach Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center on Alabama's Beaches
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Lemur Encounter
Walk on the Wild Side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo