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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. 

Historic Fort Morgan
Discover the Life & History of the Alabama Gulf Coast During the Civil War
USS Alabama Battleship
Spend a Day Off the Beach in Historic Downtown Mobile
Ike's Parasailing Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2025 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
Sail Wild Hearts Kayaking Orange Beach
22 Places to Launch Your Kayak & Paddle Board
Historic Fort Morgan Gulf Shores, Alabama
Discovering Historic Fort Morgan on Alabama's Beaches
Paint & Paddle Kayak Trip with the Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach
Paddle Away with the Wind & Water Learning Center
Kayaking Gulf Shores Al
5 Cool Ways to Explore Nature in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf Shores, AL
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Gulf State Park Gulf Shores, AL
Discover a Piece of the Past: Native American Mound Trail