Cotton Bayou

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. 

Cotton Creek Golf Course Gulf Shores
5 Gulf Shores Golf Courses Named Best in Alabama
The Hangout Gulf Shores
Visitor's Must-Visit Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Anglers with a redfish caught in Orange Beach
Try for an Alabama Inshore Slam While Fishing
Golfing in Gulf Shores
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Upcoming Spring Golf Trip
Peninsula Golf Resort
Discover Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club on Alabama Beaches
The Lodge Conference Room
Host Your Next Meeting at The Lodge on Alabama Beaches
Peninsula Golf Club
The HOLE Story: Peninsula’s Cypress Hole No. 2
The Hangout Gulf Shores
Quirky, Must-Visit Places on Alabama's Beaches