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. 

Family enjoying a dolphin cruise tour in Orange Beach
Top Family Spring Break Activities on Alabama's Beaches
Divers exploring advanced dive spots in Orange Beach
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama's Beaches
pink rose boat rental cruising near the islands in Orange Beach
Where to Go With a Boat on Alabama’s Beaches
Poseidon's Playground dive site in Orange Beach
Best Snorkeling & Diving Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Kids splashing in the water while at the beach in Gulf Shores
Family Road Trip from Tennessee to Alabama's Beaches
Sand Castle University Orange Beach
Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along a boardwalk on the beach in Gulf Shores
Easter Events & Activities on Alabama's Beaches
People kayaking along the calm backbays in Orange Beach
22 Places to Launch Your Kayak & Paddle Board
Teens high fiving while building sandcastles on the beach in Gulf Shores
Fun Beach Games for Families on Alabama's Beaches
Parents sitting under a beach umbrella watching their kids walk along the shore in Gulf Shores
Why Alabama’s Beaches are Perfect for a Family Spring Break
young girl holding up a crab on the Fun Boat Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach
The Ultimate Vacation Guide to Alabama's Beaches
Two girls holding a t shirt at The Wharf Store in Orange Beach
Gifts from Alabama’s Beaches for Beach Lovers
The Wharf Orange Beach
Things to Do for New Year's on Alabama's Beaches
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches