The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Civil War Battle Site
Civil War Battle Sites & Historic Markers on the Alabama Gulf Coast
kayak fishing
Best Kayak Fishing Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Boats cruising through Perdido Pass in Orange Beach
Boat-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Bowfishing in Gulf Shores, AL
Bowfishing: A New Way to Slay on Alabama’s Beaches
Family looking at snakes at The Nature Center in Gulf State Park
11 Best Places to See Wildlife on Alabama’s Beaches
Fishing Gulf State Park Pier
11 Record-Breaking Catches from Alabama Fishing in 2022