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.

Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL

My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches

Rock Creek Golf Course

The HOLE Story: Rock Creek's Hole No. 2

Rock Creek Golf Course

The HOLE Story: Rock Creek's Hole 1

Teen boy fishing off the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, AL

Angler Academy at Gulf State Park Pier

Dad and son golfing at Peninsula golf course in Gulf Shores

Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches

Mahi Mahi Orange Beach Al

Fishing for Mahi on Alabama's Beaches

aerial view of kiva dunes coastal golf resort in fort Morgan

Top 5 Reasons to Plan a Coastal Golf Getaway

Angler holding a red snapper caught on a charter boat in Orange Beach

Why You Should Report Your Red Snapper Catch in Alabama

Fishing Charter Orange Beach

Where to Get Live Bait on Alabama's Beaches

Fishing Gulf Shores AL

Catching Catfish in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

rod and reel on the beach in Gulf Shores AL

Fishing Reel Drag Maintenance

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)

Capt. Mike Rowell of the Annie Girl

Living the Fishing Dream on Alabama Beaches

Rock Creek Golf Club

Rock Creek Golf Club on the Alabama Gulf Coast

AshleyWilson

“From the Desk of…”: Q&A with Sports & Events Sales Manager Ashley Wilson

MaryStatkewicz

“From the Desk of…”: Q&A with Meetings Former Sales Manager Mary Statkewicz

Pickleball Gulf Shores

The Rise of Pickleball on the Alabama Gulf Coast: Q&A with Pickleheads Co-Founder

Couple kissing at sunset on Alabama's beaches

Date Night Ideas for Sports Parents in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

GulfShoresOrangeBeachMeeting

Ways To Keep Your Meeting Fun in a Hybrid & Virtual World