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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. 

Rock Creek Golf Course
Alabama Gulf Coast Golf Courses Designed by Notable Golfers
Peninsula Golf Course
Plan Your Summer Golf Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Craft Farms Golf Resort
Experience an Epic 36 Holes at Craft Farms Golf Resort
Golfing Gulf Shores
How to Handle Different Types of Golf Hazards
Craft Farms Golf Course
5 Winter Golfing Tips to Stay Sharp All Year Round
Family playing golf at Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club in Gulf Shores
Essential Terms Every Golfer Should Know on Alabama's Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Gulf Shores, Alabama
Discovering Historic Fort Morgan on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Golf
Tips for Breaking 70, 80, 90, or 100 on the Golf Course
Golfer swinging at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Fort Morgan
A Beginner’s Guide to Golfing on Alabama's Beaches