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. 

Offshore fishing along Alabama's beaches
Hook Underutilized Species for a Day of Fishing Fun
Gulf State Park Pier surrounded by turquoise waters
Etiquette Makes for Better Fishing at Gulf State Park Pier
Surf Fishing in Orange Beach
How Beach Renourishment Affects Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
Rock Creek Golf Club
Rock Creek Golf Club on the Alabama Gulf Coast
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
Kiva Dunes Golf Resort
Get Kids Interested in Golf on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
Beach umbrella and chairs
Leave Only Footprints: A Visitor's Perspective
Family at beach
Use Those Vacation Days! Celebrate 2021 Plan For Vacation Day
AshleyWilson
“From the Desk of…”: Q&A with Sports & Events Sales Manager Ashley Wilson
MaryStatkewicz
“From the Desk of…”: Q&A with Meetings Former Sales Manager Mary Statkewicz
Runners on Alabama's Beaches
5 Reasons to Book a Racecation on Alabama’s Beaches
Tiffany Nabors and Ally Dorrough
How the Meetings Landscape is Shifting Along Alabama's Beaches
Biking Gulf State Park
What to Do During Winter Downtime on Alabama's Beaches