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 enjoying a beachfront meal on the deck at Pink Pony Pub restaurant in Gulf Shores
Make the Most of Your Time Before Your Flight
Women biking in Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Freedom Fest fall event in Orange Beach
Things to Do in September on Alabama's Beaches
Public beaches in Alabama
Road-Tripping from Atlanta to Alabama's Beaches
Father and daughter having a beer at Big Beach Brewing Company
My Father-Daughter Vacation to Alabama’s Beaches
Blue Angels Flying Over Orange Beach
The Time I Saw the Blue Angels on Alabama's Beaches
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach
The Lasting Gift of Travel 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 the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches