The Beach is Calling Blog

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Snowbirds looking for fellow birds in the Gulf State Park
Kids looking at the beach

Your Guide to the Gulf Coast

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

Girlfriends having a beachfront picnic in Orange Beach
A Rejuvenating Girlfriends’ Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
Freedom Fest fall event in Orange Beach
Things to Do in September on Alabama's Beaches
The Hangout Gulf Shores
Picture Perfect Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Flora-Bama Oyster Bar & Lounge
Best Bars on Alabama's Beaches for Every Kind of Outing
Family hiking in Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
5 Cool Ways to Explore Nature on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Kids riding The Wharf Ferris Wheel family friendly attraction in Orange Beach
12 Must-Do Activities for Your Summer Beach Vacation
Family walking along path to the beach in Gulf Shores
How to Enjoy Alabama’s Beaches Without a Car
Friends parasailing over the Gulf in Orange Beach
Extend Your 2026 Soccer Trip to Alabama’s Beaches
Family enjoying a dolphin cruise tour in Orange Beach
Top Family Spring Break Activities on Alabama's Beaches