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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. 

Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Craft Farms Golf Resort Gulf Shores, AL
Coastal Alabama Golf Packages Make It Easy to Plan Golf Trips
Peninsula Golf Course Gulf Shores Al
Coastal Characters: Golf Pro Rea Schuessler (Video)
Perdido Pass Bridge in Orange Beach, AL
The Ultimate Road Trip from Tennessee to Gulf Shores
April Cart Blog Photo 1 (1)
Why a Beverage Cart is Essential When Golfing on Alabama Beaches
Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Reasons to Play Golf This Fall on Alabama's Beaches
Cypress Bend Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Craft Farms Hole No. 3 on Cypress Bend
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Gulf Shores, Alabama golf tips
Pro Tip: Building an Effective Pre Shot Process
Diver at the Capt. Shirley Brown
Beyond the Beaches: Snorkeling & Diving Adventures along Alabama’s Gulf Coast