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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. 

Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival Gulf Shores
Bring Your Appetite to the Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
marlin weigh in at the Wharf Orange Beach AL
Blue Marlin Grand Championship: The Greatest Show in Sportfishing
Gulf State Park Learning Center
3 Fun Ways to Learn About Nature at the Gulf State Park
Angler Academy Gulf State Park Pier
Take a Stroll & Toss a Line with Naturalists at Gulf State Park
Kayaking Gulf Shores Al
5 Cool Ways to Explore Nature in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Coastal Half Marathon Gulf Shores
10 Tips for Running the Coastal Half Marathon
WildNative Tours
Learn About Wildlife & Marine Life on Alabama Beaches