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. 

cypress bend golf craft farms
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
Divers exploring advanced dive spots in Orange Beach
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama's Beaches
pink rose boat rental cruising near the islands in Orange Beach
Where to Go With a Boat on Alabama’s Beaches
Poseidon's Playground dive site in Orange Beach
Best Snorkeling & Diving Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Visitor Services expert helping a guest at the Orange Beach Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center on Alabama's Beaches
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Lemur Encounter
Walk on the Wild Side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
kayak fishing
Best Kayak Fishing Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Paint & Paddle Kayak Trip with the Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach
Paddle Away with the Wind & Water Learning Center