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. 

Peninsula Course Golfers
The HOLE Story: Peninsula's Cypress Hole No. 1
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
cypress bend golf craft farms
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
bingo cards
Where to Play Bingo & Trivia on Alabama's Beaches
Golfer walking across the green at Craft Farms Golf Resort in Gulf Shores
Ultimate Guide to Golf Fitness on Alabama's Beaches
Cute living room in a vacation rental home at Beach Village Resort in Orange Beach
Snowbird Rental Checklist for Alabama’s Beaches
pickleball players chatting at a pickleball tournament in gulf shores
Easy Ways to Meet Fellow Snowbirds on Alabama’s Beaches