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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. 

Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Orange Beach Golf Center
Discover Your Perfect Swing at Orange Beach Golf Center
Woman unloading groceries in her condo
Grocery Delivery & Pick-Up on Alabama Beaches
Golfing in Gulf Shores
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Upcoming Spring Golf Trip
Peninsula Golf Resort
Discover Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club on Alabama Beaches
Coastal Orange Beach Cocktail
6 Beach Bars to Raise a Glass to on Alabama Beaches
Peninsula Golf Club
The HOLE Story: Peninsula's Marsh Hole No. 9 New
Beach Boardwalk
How I Spent 48 Hours with My Husband on Alabama Beaches
Golfer in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
5 Toughest Holes in Golf in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL
7 Beach Restaurants That Offer Entertainment While You Wait
Original Oyster House Bill-E’s Bacon Planked Oysters
Locally Sourced Food from Restaurants on Alabama Beaches
Blalock Seafood Orange Beach
Coastal Characters: Pete Blalock with Blalock Seafood (Video)
Golfing Gulf Shores
Ultimate Guide to Golf Fitness on Alabama's Beaches
outdoor patio at LuLu's Gulf Shores AL
Coastal Characters: Lucy Buffett at Lulu's (Video)
Family enjoying Gulf Shores public beach
How to Explore Alabama's Beaches Like a Local