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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. 

Diving in Gulf Shores
4 Spots to Snorkel & Dive on Alabama's Beaches
Scenic view of Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Spend a Day at Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Gulf Shores Beach
Should You Stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach?
Boating Alabama Pass
Plan a Boat-Friendly Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
OB Watersports Jet Ski Rentals in Orange Beach
5 Adventurous Vacation Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Two women walking on a boardwalk from the Gulf in Orange Beach
Ideas for a Mother's Day Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
Couple lounging on chairs with cocktails by the pool at The Lodge
Summertime Songs for Your Alabama's Beaches Playlist