The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

waterslide and pool at Caribe waterfront resort in Orange Beach
Condos & Resorts with Water Slides on Alabama’s Beaches
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier
Family running on beach
What I Learned From My Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Birding in Gulf State Park
Your Guide to the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
cruise
8 Ways to Pack Fun into Your Labor Day Weekend
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?