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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. 

bingo cards
Where to Play Bingo & Trivia on Alabama's Beaches
Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Things to Do in February 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
Meetings in Orange Beach
How Live Streaming Your Meeting May Boost Your Next Event
Teenagers on Gulf Shores Beach
5 Ways to Entertain Your Teen Athletes in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Shades Sunglasses The Wharf
Plan Ahead for Weather During Your Sportscation
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Non-Traditional Meeting Spaces on Alabama’s Gulf Coast