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. 

Cinnamon roll and cup of coffee at BuzzCatz Coffee shop in Orange Beach
The Best Beach Coffee Drinks on Alabama's Beaches
bingo cards
Where to Play Bingo & Trivia on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
Two girls holding a t shirt at The Wharf Store in Orange Beach
Gifts from Alabama’s Beaches for Beach Lovers
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Red or White at The Wharf
Where to “Wine” Down on Alabama's Beaches
family dining at dragonfly poolside restaurant at the lodge in gulf shores
Accommodations with On-Site Dining on Alabama's Beaches
dragonfly poolside restaurant at The Lodge
Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach
Should You Stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach?
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach
Ideas for a Mother's Day Getaway on Alabama's Beaches