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. 

Women biking in Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
Couple biking along the paved trails in Gulf State Park in Orange Beach
Nature Lovers' Vacation Itinerary on Alabama's Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Civil War Battle Site
Civil War Battle Sites & Historic Markers on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Friends biking at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
USS Alabama Battleship
Spend a Day Off the Beach in Historic Downtown Mobile
People kayaking along the calm backbays in Orange Beach
22 Places to Launch Your Kayak & Paddle Board
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
The Lodge eco-friendly beachfront hotel in Gulf Shores
Wheelchair-Accessible Lodging on Alabama’s Beaches
Beach Family Gulf Shores
Spring Break Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Parents sitting under a beach umbrella watching their kids walk along the shore in Gulf Shores
Why Alabama’s Beaches are Perfect for a Family Spring Break