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. 

Peninsula Golf Course
Plan Your Summer Golf Vacation on Alabama's Beaches
Coastal Arts Center waterfront meeting venue in Orange Beach
Best Outdoor Meeting Spaces on Alabama's Beaches
Vermillion snapper being reeled in while offshore fishing in the Gulf
Catching Vermillion & Gray Snapper on Alabama's Beaches
Golfer hitting a ball out of a sand bunker at Kiva Dunes
How to Handle Different Types of Golf Hazards
The Track Bumper Boats Gulf Shores
Thrilling Amusement Parks on Alabama's Beaches
dragonfly poolside restaurant at The Lodge
Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Man holding triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico
Triggerfish Holds Reputation for Desired Reef Species
barbecue nachos at Hog Wild BBQ restaurant in Gulf Shores
My Favorite Gluten-Free Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Parasailing Family Activity in Gulf Shores
Texas to Alabama's Beaches Road Trip Itinerary
Scallops at Voyagers Orange Beach Restaurant
Chef Brody Olive: Elevating Alabama’s Seafood Scene
Couple lounging on chairs with cocktails by the pool at The Lodge
Summertime Songs for Your Alabama's Beaches Playlist