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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. 

Boating Alabama Pass
Plan a Boat-Friendly Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
OB Watersports Jet Ski Rentals in Orange Beach
5 Adventurous Vacation Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Couple lounging on chairs with cocktails by the pool at The Lodge
Summertime Songs for Your Alabama's Beaches Playlist
Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Gulf Shores Golf Courses Named Best in Alabama
Craft Farms Golf Course
5 Winter Golfing Tips to Stay Sharp All Year Round
Family playing golf at Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club in Gulf Shores
Essential Terms Every Golfer Should Know on Alabama's Beaches
Parents sitting under a beach umbrella watching their kids walk along the shore in Gulf Shores
Why Alabama’s Beaches are Perfect for a Family Spring Break
Family walking along a boardwalk towards the beach
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches