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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. 

Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Red or White at The Wharf
Where to “Wine” Down on Alabama's Beaches
Southern Grind Indigo Hotel
Vegan-Friendly Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Cobalt Steak Dinner
5 Sizzling Steaks to Try on Alabama's Beaches
Yoho Rum & Tacos The Wharf
15 Sports Bars & Game-Day Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Blalock Seafood Orange Beach
Coastal Characters: Pete Blalock with Blalock Seafood (Video)
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
Cosmo's Firecracker shrimp  Orange Beach Al
Coastal Characters: Brian & Jodi Harsany with Cosmo's Restaurant Group (Video)