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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. 

Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Friends talking a photo together at the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
Places to Stay for Annual Events on Alabama’s Beaches
Gulf Shores Golf
Tips for Breaking 70, 80, 90, or 100 on the Golf Course
Kids admiring a classic car at the Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show at The Wharf
Best Winter Festivals & Events on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Craft Farms Golf Resort Gulf Shores, AL
Coastal Alabama Golf Packages Make It Easy to Plan Golf Trips
Family running on beach
What I Learned From My Vacation 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