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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. 

Fishing Orange Beach
Coastal Characters: John & Mike Giannini at J&M Tackle (Video)
Golfing Gulf Shores
Ultimate Guide to Golf Fitness on Alabama's Beaches
Angler Academy Gulf State Park Pier
Take a Stroll & Toss a Line with Naturalists at Gulf State Park
Fishing reel on a charter fishing trip
Experience Overnight Fishing Charters in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Peninsula Golf Course Gulf Shores Al
Coastal Characters: Golf Pro Rea Schuessler (Video)
April Cart Blog Photo 1 (1)
Why a Beverage Cart is Essential When Golfing on Alabama Beaches
Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Reasons to Play Golf This Fall on Alabama's Beaches
Cypress Bend Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Swordfish in Orange Beach AL
Catching Big Fish from Little Boats on Alabama Beaches
Sunset Beach Waves
Tides Determine the Rhythm of Life & Fishing on Alabama Beaches
Gulf Shores, Alabama golf tips
Pro Tip: Building an Effective Pre Shot Process