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. 

Friends biking at Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores
Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions on Alabama's Beaches
Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Things to Do in February on Alabama's Beaches
Golden Retriever Walking in Gulf State Park
Best Places to Walk Your Dog on Alabama's Beaches
Father and son at The Wharf during Christmas
Things to Do in December on Alabama's Beaches
Family Vacation Gulf Shores
12 Things to Know Before Visiting Alabama’s Beaches
Family walking along a boardwalk on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf State Park
The Complete Guide to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
Family using the wheelchair accessible beach mat at the beach in gulf shores
Wheelchair Accessible Beaches & Trails on Alabama's Beaches
Friends talking a photo together at the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
Places to Stay for Annual Events 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