The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

pause
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. 

Family relaxing on the beach under an umbrella in Gulf Shores
Tips to Stay Cool on Alabama’s Beaches This Summer
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
Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Woman unloading groceries in her condo
Grocery Delivery & Pick-Up on Alabama's Beaches
Skimboarding Orange Beach
Learn How to Skimboard on Alabama’s Beaches
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Non-Traditional Meeting Spaces on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
Conference center at The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Drive-To Meetings and Events on Alabama Beaches