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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. 

Vermillion snapper being reeled in while offshore fishing in the Gulf
Catching Vermillion & Gray Snapper on Alabama's Beaches
Best Inshore Fishing in Gulf Shores
Saltwater Inshore Fishing Guide on Alabama's Beaches
Hot Air Balloon Fest in Foley
See Over 40 Balloons at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
Crowd at NCAA Beach Volleyball in Gulf Shores
NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship on Alabama's Beaches
Jubilee Fishing Phenomenon Mobile Bay
What the Jubilee Phenomenon Does to Fish In Mobile Bay
Fall and Winter Gulf Coast Fishing
Experience Winter Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
Blue Marlin Grand Championship
Big Game Fishing Tournaments on Alabama's Beaches