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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.

Have a pirate adventure in Orange Beach, AL

Ride the Orange Beach Pirate Ship Cruise

Islands in Orange Beach, Alabama

Islands to Boat to on Alabama's Beaches

Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach

The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama's Beaches

Family walking along the beach at sunset

How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches

Anglers holding wahoo caught while fishing in Orange Beach

Wahoo Fishing on Alabama's Beaches

Family enjoying a dolphin cruise tour in Orange Beach

Top Family Spring Break Activities on Alabama's Beaches

Angler holding a bluefish caught at the Gulf State Park Pier

Catching Bluefish on Alabama's Beaches

Aerial view of dolphins swimming together in clear blue water in Orange Beach

Dolphin Cruises on Alabama's Beaches

Divers exploring advanced dive spots in Orange Beach

Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama's Beaches

pink rose boat rental cruising near the islands in Orange Beach

Where to Go With a Boat on Alabama’s Beaches

Kid fishing off the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores

Kid-Friendly Fishing on Alabama's Beaches

Pier Fishing Gulf Shores

How to Properly Release Fish into the Gulf

Poseidon's Playground dive site in Orange Beach

Best Snorkeling & Diving Spots on Alabama's Beaches

Colorful sunrise over the beach in Gulf Shores

Best Sunrise Spots on Alabama's Beaches

Kids splashing in the water while at the beach in Gulf Shores

Family Road Trip from Tennessee to Alabama's Beaches

Offshore Rig Fishing in Orange Beach

Alabama's Beaches Rig Fishing Guide

Pompano fishing in Gulf Shores, AL

Spring Surf Fishing for Pompano

Friends splashing in the water on the beach in Gulf Shores

Things to Do in May on Alabama's Beaches

Sand Castle University Orange Beach

Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama's Beaches

Family walking along a boardwalk on the beach in Gulf Shores

Easter Events & Activities on Alabama's Beaches