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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. 

The Pavilion Gulf State Park Beach
6 Places to Play in the Sand in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Half Marathon Gulf Shores
Event Planner Resources for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Gulf Shores, Alabama golf tips
Pro Tip: Building an Effective Pre Shot Process
Teen golfing with Dad in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Peninsula Course Golfers
The HOLE Story: Peninsula's Cypress Hole No. 1
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