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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. 

Dad sitting an umbrella on the beach watching his kids play near the shore
The Ultimate Vacation Guide on Alabama's Beaches
Fishing Rods Orange Beach
Choosing The Right Rod for Fishing in the Gulf
Sail Wild Hearts Kayaking Orange Beach
22 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
Golfing in Gulf Shores
Try These 5 Practice Drills to Improve your Golf Game
Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Man on back of boat trolling inthe Gulf of Mexico
Trolling for Mackerel Along Alabama's Beaches
Pier Fishing Gulf Shores
Return 'Em Right: How to Properly Release Fish
Sand Castle University Orange Beach
Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama Beaches
Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier
Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches