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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. 

Family walking on the boardwalk leading to Gulf State Park from Beach Village Resort
How to Spend 12 Days of Christmas on Alabama's Beaches
Skimboarding Orange Beach
Learn How to Skimboard on Alabama’s Beaches
Offshore fishing along Alabama's beaches
Hook Underutilized Species for a Day of Fishing Fun
Paint & Paddle Kayak Trip with the Wind and Water Learning Center in Orange Beach
Paddle Away with the Wind & Water Learning Center
Tiffany Nabors and Ally Dorrough
How the Meetings Landscape is Shifting Along 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
Gulf State Park Pier surrounded by turquoise waters
Etiquette Makes for Better Fishing at Gulf State Park Pier
Surf Fishing in Orange Beach
How Beach Renourishment Affects Fishing on Alabama Beaches
Group Meeting in Gulf State Park Cabins
4 Reasons to Have a Scavenger Hunt at Your Next Meeting
Beach Boardwalk
How I Spent 48 Hours with My Husband on Alabama Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach
A Midwest Road Trip to Explore Alabama’s Beaches
NAIA Softball Gulf Shores
How to Plan Your Tournament on Alabama Beaches
Brittany Roh
“From the Desk of…”: Q&A with Sports & Events Sales Manager Brittany Roh
Meeting at The Lodge
Which Social Media Networks Help Meeting Planners the Most
Best Running Spots in Gulf Shores Al
A Runner's Guide to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Family at Hotel Indigo Orange Beach
4 Reasons to Book Direct for Your Next Beach Vacation
Golfer in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
5 Toughest Holes in Golf in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Gulf State Park Cabins Gulf Shores
Alabama Beaches Hidden Gem for Silence & Solitude for Meeting Attendees
The Hangout in Gulf Shores, AL
7 Beach Restaurants That Offer Entertainment While You Wait