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. 

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)
Rock Creek Golf Club
Rock Creek Golf Club on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Golf Gulf Shores AL
How to Improve Your Golf Game on the Gulf Coast
Beach umbrella and chairs
Leave Only Footprints: A Visitor's Perspective
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
Tiffany Nabors and Ally Dorrough
How the Meetings Landscape is Shifting Along Alabama's Beaches
Pickleball Gulf Shores
The Rise of Pickleball on the Alabama Gulf Coast: Q&A with Pickleheads Co-Founder
Aerial shot of people gathered around a table filled with food at GTs on the Bay
Restaurants for Team Dining on Alabama’s Beaches