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. 

Angler holding a red snapper caught on a charter boat in Orange Beach
Why You Should Report Your Red Snapper Catch in Alabama
Fishing Gulf Shores AL
Catching Catfish in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Family looking at snakes at The Nature Center in Gulf State Park
11 Best Places to See Wildlife on Alabama’s Beaches
dolphin swimming in Orange Beach Al
Dolphin Fun Facts with Captain Bill Mitchell (Video)
Golf Gulf Shores AL
How to Improve Your Golf Game on the Gulf Coast
Coastal Half Marathon
How to Plan a Sports Event on Alabama's Beaches
The Factory Trampoline Park
5 Action-Packed Activities Along Alabama’s Gulf Coast
People dining outside at The Gulf waterfront restaurant in Orange Beach
The Best Restaurants for Meetings on Alabama's Beaches
Girls Soccer Team
The Power of Photos in Sports Event Marketing
bike riding, gulf shores
Sportscation Planning Personas on Alabama's Beaches