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. 

Man holding triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico
Triggerfish Holds Reputation for Desired Reef Species
Family playing golf at Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club in Gulf Shores
Essential Terms Every Golfer Should Know on Alabama's Beaches
Bowfishing in Gulf Shores, AL
Bowfishing: A New Way to Slay on Alabama’s Beaches
Bon Secour National Wildife Refuge
5 Places to Discover By Foot on Alabama's Beaches
Woman unloading groceries in her condo
Grocery Delivery & Pick-Up on Alabama's Beaches
Kids riding the Ferris Wheel at The Wharf
From Toddler to Teen: How We Keep Them All Entertained 
Deep Sea Orange Beach Fishing
5 Things I Learned Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Meeting Sponsors: How to Find Them, Pitch Them and Keep Them
Alabama Beaches Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
What Makes Alabama's Beaches Different: A Blogger's Perspective
Fishing Gulf State Park Pier
11 Record-Breaking Catches from Alabama Fishing in 2022