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The Beach is Calling Blog

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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, couple’s trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Event Dining in Gulf Shores
How to Take Event Dining to the Next Level on Alabama Beaches
Have a pirate adventure in Orange Beach, AL
Arrr Ya Ready for a Pirate Adventure on Alabama Beaches?
April Cart Blog Photo 1 (1)
Why a Beverage Cart is Essential When Golfing on Alabama Beaches
Cypress Bend Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Gulf Shores Conference
5 Tips to Give Your Meeting a Boost on Alabama Beaches
Cosmo's Firecracker shrimp  Orange Beach Al
Coastal Characters: Brian & Jodi Harsany with Cosmo's Restaurant Group (Video)
Beach Picnic Proposal
Best Places to Propose in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach (Video)
Gulf Shores, Alabama golf tips
Pro Tip: Building an Effective Pre Shot Process
Fairfield New Venture dive site in Orange Beach, AL
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama Beaches
Teen golfing with Dad in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Beach Chair rentals Ike's Beach Services Gulf Shores AL
Coastal Characters: Ike Williams with Ike's Beach Service (Video)