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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. 

Alabama Coastal Triathlon
From Square One to Triple Threat: Dive In, Bike On, Run Strong
running, gulf shores
Runner Personas in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Flounder orange beach
Flounder Gigging along Alabama’s Beautiful 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
The Gulf Mahi Mahi Tacos
6 Spots for On-the-Go Dining Along Alabama's Beaches
Hand holding a fishing rod on a charter in Orange Beach
Fishing Trips on Alabama Beaches Forever Etched in My Memory
Fresh tuna dish from Villaggio Grille
Best Gulf Fish to Catch & Eat on Alabama Beaches