The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

Friendly workers at The Gulf Orange Beach seafood restaurant
Experiencing Local Hospitality on Alabama's Beaches
Mother and son exploring the Interpretive Center at Gulf State Park
Experience Sustainability at The Gulf State Park Interpretive Center
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Fort Morgan
6 Places Change of Scenery on Alabama's Beaches
Public beaches in Alabama
Road-Tripping from Atlanta to Alabama's Beaches
Father and daughter having a beer at Big Beach Brewing Company
My Father-Daughter Vacation to Alabama’s Beaches
Family hiking in Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
5 Cool Ways to Explore Nature on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
pink rose boat rental cruising near the islands in Orange Beach
Where to Go With a Boat on Alabama’s Beaches
Couple biking along the paved trails in Gulf State Park in Orange Beach
Nature Lovers' Vacation Itinerary on Alabama's Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Civil War Battle Site
Civil War Battle Sites & Historic Markers on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Family walking along a boardwalk on the beach in Gulf Shores
Easter Events & Activities on Alabama's Beaches
Friends biking at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
Golden Retriever Walking in Gulf State Park
Best Places to Walk Your Dog on Alabama's Beaches