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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. 

Friends talking a photo together at the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
Places to Stay for Annual Events on Alabama’s Beaches
waterslide and pool at Caribe waterfront resort in Orange Beach
Condos & Resorts with Water Slides on Alabama’s Beaches
Kids admiring a classic car at the Bama Coast Cruisin' Car Show at The Wharf
Best Winter Festivals & Events 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
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
cruise
8 Ways to Pack Fun into Your Labor Day Weekend
Diving in Gulf Shores
4 Spots to Snorkel & Dive on Alabama's Beaches