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
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
Women biking in Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches
Mother and son exploring the Interpretive Center at Gulf State Park
Experience Sustainability at The Gulf State Park Interpretive Center
Beaches Gulf Shores
Why Alabama's Beaches are an Easy Vacation Choice
Dad and son golfing at Peninsula golf course in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Mom and daughter on a dolphin cruise in Orange Beach
The Lasting Gift of Travel on Alabama's Beaches