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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. 

Gulf Shores Beach Sunset
The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama Beaches
Golfer in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
5 Toughest Holes in Golf in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Reasons to Play Golf This Fall on Alabama's Beaches
Blue Angels Flying Over Orange Beach
The Time I Saw the Blue Angels on My Alabama Beach Vacation
Alabama Beaches Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
What Makes Alabama's Beaches Different: A Blogger's Perspective
Kiva Dunes Golf Resort
Get Kids Interested in Golf on Alabama’s Gulf Coast