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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. 

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
Parents swinging little girl on the beach near a lifeguard stand in Orange Beach
Save Time Traveling with Allegiant Flights to Alabama's Beaches
Bowfishing in Gulf Shores, AL
Bowfishing: A New Way to Slay on Alabama’s Beaches
Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
The Biggest Events & Festivals on Alabama's Beaches
The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show
See the Latest in Boating at The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show
Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Things to Do in February on Alabama's Beaches
Fishing Rods Orange Beach
Choosing The Right Rod for Fishing in the Gulf
Little boy with a big trout in Gulf Shores, AL
Catch Speckled Trout Year-Round on Alabama's Beaches