Cotton Bayou

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. 

Southern Grind Indigo Hotel
Vegan-Friendly Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Cobalt Steak Dinner
5 Sizzling Steaks to Try on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Yoho Rum & Tacos The Wharf
15 Sports Bars & Game-Day Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Perdido Pass Bridge in Orange Beach, AL
The Ultimate Road Trip from Tennessee to Gulf Shores
Cosmo's Firecracker shrimp  Orange Beach Al
Coastal Characters: Brian & Jodi Harsany with Cosmo's Restaurant Group (Video)
Diver at the Capt. Shirley Brown
Beyond the Beaches: Snorkeling & Diving Adventures along Alabama’s Gulf Coast