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. 

Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
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
Golden Retriever Walking in Gulf State Park
Best Places to Walk Your Dog on Alabama's Beaches
indoor pool at phoenix orange beach staysense
Places to Stay with Indoor & Heated Pools on Alabama's Beaches
Family Vacation Gulf Shores
12 Things to Know Before Visiting Alabama’s Beaches
Family walking along a boardwalk on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park
The Complete Guide to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
Family using the wheelchair accessible beach mat at the beach in gulf shores
Wheelchair Accessible Beaches & Trails on Alabama's Beaches
Boats cruising through Perdido Pass in Orange Beach
Boat-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Alabama's Beaches
Aerial view of beach from a balcony at a Gulf-front hotel in Orange Beach
Top Places to Stay with Beach Rentals & Watersports on Alabama’s Beaches
Fort Morgan beach houses
Spacious Rentals for Large Groups on Alabama's Beaches