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. 

Women enjoying a beachfront meal on the deck at Pink Pony Pub restaurant in Gulf Shores
Make the Most of Your Time Before Your Flight
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Blue Angels Flying Over Orange Beach
The Time I Saw the Blue Angels on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Outpost
Best Camping & Glamping Sites on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along path to the beach in Gulf Shores
How to Enjoy Alabama’s Beaches Without a Car
Gulf State Park Pier
Everything You Need to Know About the Gulf State Park Pier