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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. 

Fishing Rods Orange Beach
Choosing The Right Rod for Fishing in the Gulf
Sail Wild Hearts Kayaking Orange Beach
21 Places to Launch Your Kayak & Paddle Board
Historic Fort Morgan Gulf Shores, Alabama
Discovering Historic Fort Morgan on Alabama's Beaches
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
Cowboy and bull at Flora-Bama Bulls on the Beach rodeo
10 Things to do in September on Alabama Beaches
Picnic Cruise Orange Beach
A Rejuvenating Girlfriends’ Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
The Gulf Mahi Mahi Tacos
6 Spots for On-the-Go Dining Along Alabama's Beaches
John Matson and Ally Dorrough
Destination Dynamics: The Power of CVB Collaboration for Meetings
Hand holding a fishing rod on a charter in Orange Beach
Fishing Trips on Alabama Beaches Forever Etched in My Memory
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