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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. 

Runners on Alabama's Beaches
5 Reasons to Book a Racecation on Alabama’s Beaches
Biking Gulf State Park
What to Do During Winter Downtime on Alabama's Beaches
Parents swinging little girl on the beach near a lifeguard stand in Orange Beach
Save Time Traveling with Allegiant Flights to Alabama's Beaches
Bowfishing in Gulf Shores, AL
Bowfishing: A New Way to Slay on Alabama’s Beaches
Parents sitting under a beach umbrella watching their kids walk along the shore in Gulf Shores
Why Alabama’s Beaches are Perfect for a Family Spring Break
Chocolate Corner Gulf Shores
12 Cool & Unique Specialty Foods on Alabama’s Beaches
Birding in Gulf State Park
Your Guide to the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
Golfing in Gulf Shores
Try These 5 Practice Drills to Improve your Golf Game
The Hammered Crab
5 Delicious Beach Dinners Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Kayaking in Orange Beach
8 Ways to Pack Fun into Your Labor Day Weekend
Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Zeke's Marina Orange Beach
Plan an Unforgettable Girls' Weekend on Alabama's Beaches