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. 

Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
The Biggest Events & Festivals on Alabama's Beaches
Friendly workers at The Gulf Orange Beach seafood restaurant
Experiencing Local Hospitality on Alabama's Beaches
Fishing tournament boats at the Wharf Marina during the Blue Marlin Grand Champion fishing tournament in Orange Beach
Big Game Fishing Tournaments on Alabama's Beaches
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach
The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches
Golfer swinging at Kiva Dunes Golf Resort in Fort Morgan
A Beginner’s Guide to Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Couple biking along the paved trails in Gulf State Park in Orange Beach
Nature Lovers' Vacation Itinerary on Alabama's Beaches
Kids splashing in the water while at the beach in Gulf Shores
Family Road Trip from Tennessee to Alabama's Beaches