The Beach is Calling Blog

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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. 

people on a fishing charter holding up redfish caught while inshore fishing in orange beach
Where to Fish on Rainy Days on Alabama's Beaches
angler holding speckled trout caught surf fishing in orange beach
Catch Speckled Trout Year-Round on Alabama's Beaches
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Visitor Services expert helping a guest at the Orange Beach Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center on Alabama's Beaches
kayak fishing
Best Kayak Fishing Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Multi-generational family walking around The Wharf in Orange Beach
Plan a Multi-Generational Trip to Alabama's Beaches
Boats cruising through Perdido Pass in Orange Beach
Boat-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Alabama's Beaches
Fishing Rods Orange Beach
Choosing The Right Rod for Fishing in the Gulf
Family at Experience the Oyster food festival in Gulf Shores
Things to Do in November on Alabama's Beaches