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 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
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?
Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier
Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches
Bon Secour National Wildife Refuge
5 Places to Discover By Foot on Alabama's Beaches
Family looking at snakes at The Nature Center in Gulf State Park
11 Best Places to See Wildlife on Alabama’s Beaches
Beach umbrella and chairs
Leave Only Footprints: A Visitor's Perspective
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Exciting Edutainment at Gulf State Park’s Nature Center