The Beach is Calling Blog

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Snowbirds looking for fellow birds in the Gulf State Park
Kids looking at the beach

Your Guide to the Gulf Coast

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, couples’ trips, family vacays, and golf or fishing trips, you’ll discover plenty of vacation inspiration. 

Wharf Amphitheater Concert
2026 Summer Festivals & Events on Alabama's Beaches
Parents swinging little girl on the beach near a lifeguard stand in Orange Beach
Save Time Traveling with Allegiant Flights to Alabama's Beaches
Golfer walking across the green at Craft Farms Golf Resort in Gulf Shores
Ultimate Guide to Golf Fitness on Alabama's Beaches
Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Things to Do in February on Alabama's Beaches
Craft Farms Golf Course
Winter Golfing Tips to Stay Sharp All Year Round
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Orange Beach Golf Center
Discover Your Perfect Swing at Orange Beach Golf Center
cotton creek arnold palmer designed golf course in gulf shores at sunrise
Golf on the Gulf Coast All Year on Alabama's Beaches
Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
Reasons to Play Golf This Fall 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