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. 

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
Man riding a foil board near the shore in Orange Beach
Coolest Ways to Hit the Water on Alabama's Beaches
Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches
Dad and son golfing at Peninsula golf course in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Blue Angels Flying Over Orange Beach
The Time I Saw the Blue Angels on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along path to the beach in Gulf Shores
How to Enjoy Alabama’s Beaches Without a Car
Orange Beach Freedom Festival at The Wharf
Places to Stay Near The Wharf for Concerts & Events