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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. 

The Hangout Gulf Shores
Visitor's Must-Visit Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Gulf Shores, Alabama
Discovering Historic Fort Morgan on Alabama's Beaches
Beach Boardwalk
How I Spent 48 Hours with My Husband on Alabama Beaches
Perdido Pass Bridge in Orange Beach, AL
The Ultimate Road Trip from Tennessee to Gulf Shores
Lost Key Golf Club
Experience a Golfing Paradise at Lost Key Golf Club
Rock Creek Golf
Rock Creek Golf Club – Enjoy Golf on the Shores of Mobile Bay
Gulf State Park Nature Center
11 Must-Do Activities for Your Summer Vacation
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf Shores, AL
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, AL
Mother/Daughter Weekend in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach