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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 Shores Golf
Tips for Breaking 70, 80, 90, or 100 on the Golf Course
Family at Experience the Oyster food festival in Gulf Shores
Things to Do in November on Alabama's Beaches
Craft Farms Golf Resort Gulf Shores, AL
Coastal Alabama Golf Packages Make It Easy to Plan Golf Trips
Sara Broers with bread pudding at Cobalt, waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach
Testing the Waters as Snowbirds on Alabama's Beaches
Birding in Gulf State Park
Your Guide to the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
Golfing Gulf Shores
Ways to Stay Cool on the Golf Course this Summer
Rock Creek Golf Course
Alabama Gulf Coast Golf Courses Designed by Notable Golfers
Peninsula Golf Course
Plan Your Summer Golf Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Craft Farms Golf Resort
Experience an Epic 36 Holes at Craft Farms Golf Resort
Golfing Gulf Shores
How to Handle Different Types of Golf Hazards