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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. 

Rock Creek Golf Course
Alabama Gulf Coast Golf Courses Designed by Notable Golfers
Peninsula Golf Course
Plan Your Summer Golf Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Craft Farms Golf Resort
Experience an Epic 36 Holes at Craft Farms Golf Resort
Golfing Gulf Shores
How to Handle Different Types of Golf Hazards
Golden Retriever Walking in Gulf State Park
Best Places to Walk Your Dog on Alabama's Beaches
Scenic view of Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Spend a Day at Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Gulf Shores Beach
Should You Stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach?
Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Gulf Shores Golf Courses Named Best in Alabama
Gulf State Park Gulf Shores AL
Park Ranger Dishes on Coolest Parts of Gulf State Park
Couple biking along the paved trails in Gulf State Park in Orange Beach
Vacation Itinerary for Nature Lovers on Alabama's Beaches