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. 

Dad and son golfing at Peninsula golf course in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Family walking along the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches
Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches
cypress bend golf craft farms
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
Divers exploring advanced dive spots in Orange Beach
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama's Beaches
pink rose boat rental cruising near the islands in Orange Beach
Where to Go With a Boat on Alabama’s Beaches
Poseidon's Playground dive site in Orange Beach
Best Snorkeling & Diving Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Wharf Amphitheater Concert
2026 Summer Festivals & Events on Alabama's Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Civil War Battle Site
Civil War Battle Sites & Historic Markers on the Alabama Gulf Coast