Cotton Bayou

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. 

Beach Boardwalk
How I Spent 48 Hours with My Husband on Alabama Beaches
Gulf Shores Orange Beach Meetings
Planner Pointer: The Long-Lasting Benefits of Long-Term Contracts
Lost Key Golf Club
Experience a Golfing Paradise at Lost Key Golf Club
Pickleball Gulf Shores
The Rise of Pickleball on the Alabama Gulf Coast: Q&A with Pickleheads Co-Founder
Rock Creek Golf
Rock Creek Golf Club – Enjoy Golf on the Shores of Mobile Bay