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. 

Girlfriends having a beachfront picnic in Orange Beach
A Rejuvenating Girlfriends’ Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
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
Freedom Fest fall event in Orange Beach
Things to Do in September on Alabama's Beaches
Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches
Peninsula Course Golfers
The HOLE Story: Peninsula's Cypress Hole No. 1
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
Couple walking arm in arm along the shoreline in Orange Beach
10 Unique Anniversary Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Fall and Winter Gulf Coast Fishing
Experience Winter Fishing on Alabama's Beaches