The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

Family relaxing on the beach under an umbrella in Gulf Shores
Tips to Stay Cool on Alabama’s Beaches This Summer
Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Places to Stay Near The Wharf for Concerts & Events
Couple floating on a lazy river at Phoenix West beachfront condo in Orange Beach
Best Accommodations with Lazy Rivers on Alabama's Beaches
Sara Broers with bread pudding at Cobalt, waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach
Testing the Waters as Snowbirds on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
family dining at dragonfly poolside restaurant at the lodge in gulf shores
Accommodations with On-Site Dining 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
lodge pool
Hotels & Resorts with Pool Passes & Public Restaurants
Beach chairs and umbrellas on the beach at The Lodge
How to Plan a Workation 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
Friends biking at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches