Cotton Bayou

The Beach is Calling Blog

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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, couple’s trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Gulf Shores Golf Courses Named Best in Alabama
Bowfishing in Gulf Shores, AL
Bowfishing: A New Way to Slay on Alabama’s Beaches
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Peninsula Golf Club
The HOLE Story: Peninsula's Marsh Hole No. 9 New
marlin weigh in at the Wharf Orange Beach AL
Blue Marlin Grand Championship: The Greatest Show in Sportfishing
Fishing Orange Beach
Coastal Characters: John & Mike Giannini at J&M Tackle (Video)
Golfing Gulf Shores
Ultimate Guide to Golf Fitness on Alabama's Beaches
Angler Academy Gulf State Park Pier
Take a Stroll & Toss a Line with Naturalists at Gulf State Park
April Cart Blog Photo 1 (1)
Why a Beverage Cart is Essential When Golfing on Alabama Beaches
Cypress Bend Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course