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. 

Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
angler holding a tuna caught on a fishing charter in the Gulf
Book a Charter Tuna Trip on Alabama's Beaches
fishing Orange beach
Finding Your Spot While Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
Anglers with a redfish caught in Orange Beach
Try for an Alabama Inshore Slam While Fishing
Orange Beach Charter Boat
Book an Overnight Fishing Charter on Alabama's Beaches
angler holding a tripletail caught while fishing in Orange Beach
Be on the Lookout for Tripletail Along Alabama's Beaches
Fresh tuna dish from Villaggio Grille
Best Gulf Fish to Catch & Eat on Alabama Beaches
Vermillion snapper being reeled in while offshore fishing in the Gulf
Catching Vermillion & Gray Snapper on Alabama's Beaches
Man holding triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico
Triggerfish Holds Reputation for Desired Reef Species
Best Inshore Fishing in Gulf Shores
Saltwater Inshore Fishing Guide on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach
Should You Stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach?