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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 Hammered Crab
5 Delicious Beach Dinners Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Playa Orange Beach
Vegetarian Restaurants & Meal Options on Alabama's Beaches
Man on back of boat trolling inthe Gulf of Mexico
Trolling for Mackerel Along Alabama's Beaches
Pier Fishing Gulf Shores
Return 'Em Right: How to Properly Release Fish
Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier
Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches
Red snapper
Why You Should Report Your Red Snapper Catch in Alabama
Tuna Fish off Alabama Gulf Coast
Tuna Time for Center Console Boats on Alabama's Beaches
Teen boy fishing off the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, AL
A Morning Spent Fishing at Gulf State Park Pier
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Coastal Characters: Logan & Chelsea Green at The Yard (Video)
Fishing Gulf Shores AL
Catching Catfish in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Fishing Charter Orange Beach
Discover Endless Fishing Opportunities on Alabama’s Beaches
rod and reel on the beach in Gulf Shores AL
Reel Drag Maintenance in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach