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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. 

Craft Farms Golf Resort Gulf Shores, AL
Coastal Alabama Golf Packages Make It Easy to Plan Golf Trips
Golfing in Gulf Shores
Try These 5 Practice Drills to Improve your Golf Game
Sand Castle University Orange Beach
Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama Beaches
Orange Beach Golf Center
Discover Your Perfect Swing at Orange Beach Golf Center
White Trout caught in the Gulf of Mexico
White Trout Fishing in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Family fun on the Go-Karts at Adventure Island in Orange Beach
From Toddler to Teen: How We Keep Them All Entertained 
Family running on beach
5 Things I Learned From My Alabama Beach Vacation
Skimboarding Orange Beach
Learn How to Skimboard on Alabama’s Beaches
Paint & Paddle Kayak Trip with the Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach
Paddle Away with the Wind & Water Learning Center
Golfing in Gulf Shores
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Upcoming Spring Golf Trip
Peninsula Golf Resort
Discover Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club on Alabama Beaches
Peninsula Golf Club
The HOLE Story: Peninsula's Marsh Hole No. 9 New
Gulf Shores Beach Sunset
The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama Beaches