The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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.

Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach

Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches

Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL

My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches

Teen boy fishing off the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, AL

Angler Academy at Gulf State Park Pier

Little Lagoon Pass Park, public beach access in Gulf Shores

Best Places to Swim on Red Flag Days

Accessible beach pad in Gulf Shores, AL

14 Fun Wheelchair-Friendly Activities

Couple walking on the beach at sunset in Orange Beach

5 Swoon-Worthy Spots for a Sunset Stroll

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

Sand Dollars on the beach in Gulf Shores, shelling on Alabama's Beaches

Search for Sand Dollars on Alabama's Beaches

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8 Ways to Pack Fun into Your Labor Day Weekend

Anglers with a redfish caught in Orange Beach

Try for an Alabama Inshore Slam While Fishing

Angler holding a gag grouper caught on a fishing charter in Orange Beach

Catching Gag Grouper on Alabama's Beaches

Man on back of boat trolling inthe Gulf of Mexico

Trolling for Mackerel Along Alabama's Beaches

Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier

Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches

Mahi Mahi Orange Beach Al

Fishing for Mahi on Alabama's Beaches

Angler holding a red snapper caught on a charter boat in Orange Beach

Why You Should Report Your Red Snapper Catch in Alabama

Fishing Charter Orange Beach

Where to Get Live Bait on Alabama's Beaches

Fishing Gulf Shores AL

Catching Catfish in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

rod and reel on the beach in Gulf Shores AL

Fishing Reel Drag Maintenance

dolphin swimming in Orange Beach Al

Dolphin Fun Facts with Captain Bill Mitchell (Video)