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. 

Boating Alabama Pass
Plan a Boat-Friendly Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
OB Watersports Jet Ski Rentals in Orange Beach
5 Adventurous Vacation Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise 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
Bon Secour National Wildife Refuge
5 Places to Discover By Foot on Alabama's Beaches
Kids riding the Ferris Wheel at The Wharf
From Toddler to Teen: How We Keep Them All Entertained 
Skimboarding Orange Beach
Learn How to Skimboard on Alabama’s Beaches
Kids running on beach in Gulf Shores
Beach Vacation Myths Debunked on Alabama’s Beaches
dolphin swimming in Orange Beach Al
Dolphin Fun Facts with Captain Bill Mitchell (Video)