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. 

Ike's Parasailing Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2025 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
Two girls holding a t shirt at The Wharf Store in Orange Beach
Gifts from Alabama’s Beaches for Beach Lovers
Sail Wild Hearts Kayaking Orange Beach
22 Places to Launch Your Kayak & Paddle Board
Couple sitting on the green lawn at Gulf Place during the Coastal Alabama Food Truck Festival in Gulf Shores
Things to Do in November on Alabama's Beaches
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Shores, AL
5 Places to Discover By Foot on Alabama's Beaches
Paint & Paddle Kayak Trip with the Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach
Paddle Away with the Wind & Water Learning Center
Gulf Shores Beach Sunset
The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama Beaches
Kayaking Gulf Shores Al
5 Cool Ways to Explore Nature in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach