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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. 

Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches
Fairfield New Venture dive site in Orange Beach, AL
Dive Sites for Experienced Divers on Alabama Beaches
Red snapper
Why You Should Report Your Red Snapper Catch in Alabama
Tuna Fish off Alabama Gulf Coast
Tuna Time for Center Console Boats on Alabama's Beaches
Teen boy fishing off the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores, AL
A Morning Spent Fishing at Gulf State Park Pier
Teen golfing with Dad in Gulf Shores
Get Your Teen Into Golfing on Alabama's Beaches
Beach Chair rentals Ike's Beach Services Gulf Shores AL
Coastal Characters: Ike Williams with Ike's Beach Service (Video)
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Coastal Characters: Logan & Chelsea Green at The Yard (Video)
Fishing Gulf Shores AL
Catching Catfish in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
GulfShoresOrangeBeachMeeting
Ways To Keep Your Meeting Fun in a Hybrid & Virtual World
Fishing Charter Orange Beach
Discover Endless Fishing Opportunities on Alabama’s Beaches
rod and reel on the beach in Gulf Shores AL
Reel Drag Maintenance in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
WildNative Tours
Learn About Wildlife & Marine Life on Alabama Beaches
dolphin swimming in Orange Beach Al
Dolphin Fun Facts with Captain Bill Mitchell (Video)