The Beach is Calling Blog

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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. 

Beach chairs and umbrellas on the beach at The Lodge
How to Plan a Workation on Alabama’s Beaches
Family relaxing on the beach under an umbrella in Gulf Shores
Tips to Stay Cool on Alabama’s Beaches This Summer
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
Friendly workers at The Gulf Orange Beach seafood restaurant
Experiencing Local Hospitality on Alabama's Beaches
Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience 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
Lost Key Golf Club
Experience a Golfing Paradise at Lost Key Golf Club
Craft Farms Golf Resort
Experience an Epic 36 Holes at Craft Farms Golf Resort
Dad and son golfing at Peninsula golf course in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Father and daughter having a beer at Big Beach Brewing Company
My Father-Daughter Vacation to Alabama’s Beaches