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. 

Deep Sea Orange Beach Fishing
5 Things I Learned Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach
Skimboarding Orange Beach
Learn How to Skimboard on Alabama’s Beaches
Offshore fishing along Alabama's beaches
Hook Underutilized Species for a Day of Fishing Fun
Gulf State Park Pier surrounded by turquoise waters
Etiquette Makes for Better Fishing at Gulf State Park Pier
Surf Fishing in Orange Beach
How Beach Renourishment Affects Fishing on Alabama's Beaches
Golfers playing at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club in Fort Morgan
Discover Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club on Alabama's Beaches
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
The Ferris Wheel at The Wharf
How to Spend Those Spring Nights on Alabama’s Beaches
little girls playing on the beach
Your Family Spring Vacation Planned Via Video
Gulf State Park Nature Center
Exciting Edutainment at Gulf State Park’s Nature Center
Gulf State Park Gulf Shores, AL
Discover a Piece of the Past: Native American Mound Trail
Family at beach
Use Those Vacation Days! Celebrate 2021 Plan For Vacation Day
John Matson and Ally Dorrough
Destination Dynamics: The Power of CVB Collaboration for Meetings