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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 beach scene
Four Wellness Ideas for Beach Tourney Athletes
triathlon
Top Activities for Sports Team Celebrations on Alabama’s Beaches
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
Orange Beach Golf Center
Discover Your Perfect Swing at Orange Beach Golf Center
Baseball player
Get to Know the Beach's Best Sports Facilities
Lost Key Golf Club
Experience a Golfing Paradise at Lost Key Golf Club
Tacky Jacks Breakfast
Fuel Up Before Your Game with Breakfast in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach 
Softball player competing on the Alabama Gulf Coast
3 Tips for Athletes Competing on Alabama's Beaches