The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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. 

Gulf State Park Gulf Shores, AL
Discover a Piece of the Past: Native American Mound Trail
Dolphin Cruise Orange Beach
Fun Team-Building Activities On & Off the Beach
Teens along Alabama's Beaches
5 Ways to Entertain Your Teen Along Alabama's Beaches
beach chairs, gulf shores, orange beach
Plan a BIG Meeting While Leaving a SMALL Footprint
Children at Waterville USA in Gulf Shores
How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Beach Sportscation
triathlon
Top Activities for Sports Team Celebrations on Alabama’s Beaches
Gulf Shores beach scene
Four Wellness Ideas for Beach Tourney Athletes
yoga
Fun Interactive Meeting Activities on Alabama's Beaches
Girls petting a dog in Shades Sunglasses & Apparel at The Wharf
What to Do When Your Tournament is Rained Out
Tacky Jacks Breakfast
Fuel Up Before Your Game with Breakfast in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach 
Baseball player
Get to Know the Beach's Best Sports Facilities
Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge
Outdoor Group Activities in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Meetings on the beach in Alabama
A Guide to Meeting Planning on Alabama Beaches
Beach Meetings
Combating the Biggest Challenges in Event Planning