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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. 

Beach Boardwalk
How I Spent 48 Hours with My Husband on Alabama Beaches
The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL
7 Beach Restaurants That Offer Entertainment While You Wait
Original Oyster House Bill-E’s Bacon Planked Oysters
Locally Sourced Food from Restaurants on Alabama Beaches
Gulf State Park Learning Center
3 Fun Ways to Learn About Nature at the Gulf State Park
Blalock Seafood Orange Beach
Coastal Characters: Pete Blalock with Blalock Seafood (Video)
Angler Academy Gulf State Park Pier
Take a Stroll & Toss a Line with Naturalists at Gulf State Park
outdoor patio at LuLu's Gulf Shores AL
Coastal Characters: Lucy Buffett at Lulu's (Video)
Family enjoying Gulf Shores public beach
How to Explore Alabama's Beaches Like a Local
Kayaking Gulf Shores Al
5 Cool Ways to Explore Nature in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Cosmo's Firecracker shrimp  Orange Beach Al
Coastal Characters: Brian & Jodi Harsany with Cosmo's Restaurant Group (Video)
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Coastal Characters: Logan & Chelsea Green at The Yard (Video)
WildNative Tours
Learn About Wildlife & Marine Life on Alabama Beaches
Gumbo Wolf Bay Lodge
Coastal Characters: Charlene Harber at Wolf Bay Lodge (Video)