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. 

Historic Fort Morgan Gulf Shores, Alabama
Discovering Historic Fort Morgan 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
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Family running on beach
What I Learned From My Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Birding in Gulf State Park
Your Guide to the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail