The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

outdoor patio at LuLu's Gulf Shores AL
Coastal Characters: Lucy Buffett at Lulu's (Video)
Softball Tournament in Orange Beach AL
How Alabama’s Beaches Are an All-Season Sports Destination
Children at Waterville USA in Gulf Shores
How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Beach Sportscation
NCAA Softball Gulf Shores
Start Planning Your Sportscation to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Hashtag Events Happening in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
5 Ways Social Media Helps Meeting Planners Communicate & Educate Attendees
reserve meeting date gulf shores
Save the Date Ideas for Your Meeting on Alabama Beaches
Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge
Outdoor Group Activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Meetings on the beach in Alabama
A Guide to Meeting Planning on Alabama Beaches
Beach Meetings
Combating the Biggest Challenges in Event Planning
The Wharf in Orange Beach
Time-Saving Hacks for Sports & Event Planners