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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. 

Hot Air Balloon Fest in Foley
See Over 40 Balloons at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
Two women walking on a boardwalk from the Gulf in Orange Beach
Ideas for a Mother's Day Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Plan a Homeschool Vacation on Alabama’s Beaches
Orange, white, and green St. Patrick's Day daiquiri at High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas in Gulf Shores
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Alabama's Beaches
The Wharf Orange Beach
Things to Do for New Year's on Alabama's Beaches
People dining outside at The Gulf waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach
The Best Restaurants for Meetings on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Golf
Tips for Breaking 70, 80, 90, or 100 on the Golf Course
Little boy with a big trout in Gulf Shores, AL
Catch Speckled Trout Year-Round on Alabama's Beaches