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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. 

Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
fishing Orange beach
Finding Your Spot While Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
cruise
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 Grouper in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
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
Sand Castle University Orange Beach
Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama Beaches
Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier
Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches
Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches
Fairfield New Venture dive site in Orange Beach, AL
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama 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