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. 

Anglers with a redfish caught in Orange Beach
Try for an Alabama Inshore Slam While Fishing
Red or White at The Wharf
Where to “Wine” Down on Alabama's Beaches
Historic Fort Morgan Civil War Battle Site
Civil War Battle Sites & Historic Markers on the Alabama Gulf Coast
couple relaxing in beach chairs by the shore in Orange Beach
Weekend Couple's Getaway on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach
A Midwest Road Trip to Explore Alabama’s Beaches
Sand Castle University Orange Beach
Tips for Sandcastle Building on Alabama's Beaches
shore fishing at the Perdido Pass Bridge in Orange Beach
Best Shore Fishing Spots on Alabama's Beaches
Birding in Gulf State Park
Your Guide to the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
Family walking along the beach at sunset
How to Plan a Family Reunion on Alabama's Beaches