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The Beach is Calling Blog

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

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

The Wharf Orange Beach
Things to Do for New Year's on Alabama's Beaches
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Visitor Services expert helping a guest at the Orange Beach Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking on the boardwalk leading to Gulf State Park from Beach Village Resort
How to Spend 12 Days of Christmas on Alabama's Beaches
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Lemur Encounter
Walk on the Wild Side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Family running on beach
What I Learned From My Vacation 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
Cowboy and bull at Flora-Bama Bulls on the Beach rodeo
Things to Do in September on Alabama's Beaches