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. 

Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches
Friends biking at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
Golden Retriever Walking in Gulf State Park
Best Places to Walk Your Dog on Alabama's Beaches
indoor pool at phoenix orange beach staysense
Places to Stay with Indoor & Heated Pools on 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
Aerial view of beach from a balcony at a Gulf-front hotel in Orange Beach
Top Places to Stay with Beach Rentals & Watersports on Alabama’s Beaches
Fort Morgan beach houses
Spacious Rentals for Large Groups on Alabama's Beaches
Couple smiling on a boardwalk in front of Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach
Best Places to Stay for Couples on Alabama's Beaches