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. 

Fresh Gulf oysters at Fort Morgan Oyster Fest
Oysters: A Gulf Coast Delicacy with Environmental Impact
Man on back of boat trolling inthe Gulf of Mexico
Trolling for Mackerel Along Alabama's Beaches
Shark off of Gulf State Park Pier
Get to Know the Sharks Found on Alabama’s Beaches
Hand holding a fishing rod on a charter in Orange Beach
Fishing Trips on Alabama's Beaches Forever Etched in My Memory
Bon Secour National Wildife Refuge
5 Places to Discover By Foot on Alabama's Beaches
Woman unloading groceries in her condo
Grocery Delivery & Pick-Up on Alabama's Beaches
Father and daughter having a beer at Big Beach Brewing Company
My Father/Daughter Visit to Alabama’s Beaches
Kids riding the Ferris Wheel at The Wharf
From Toddler to Teen: How We Keep Them All Entertained 
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