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. 

Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
The Biggest Events & Festivals on Alabama's Beaches
Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
Teens high fiving while building sandcastles on the beach in Gulf Shores
Fun Beach Games for Families 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
Tropic Falls Waterpark
Make a Splash at Tropic Falls Indoor Waterpark
Family walking together along the shore in Orange Beach
Father's Day Weekend Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Scenic view of Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Spend a Day at Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Gulf Shores Beach
Should You Stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach?
Boating Alabama Pass
Plan a Boat-Friendly Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach
Ideas for a Mother's Day Getaway on Alabama's Beaches