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. 

ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The HOLE Story: Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Kids running on beach in Gulf Shores
Beach Vacation Myths Debunked on Alabama’s Beaches
Sunset Beach Waves
Tides Determine the Rhythm of Life & Fishing on Alabama Beaches
Gulf Shores, Alabama golf tips
Pro Tip: Building an Effective Pre Shot Process
Scuba diver at Poseidon's Playground in Orange Beach, AL
My Scuba Diving Experience on Alabama's Beaches
Angler holding a red snapper caught on a charter boat in Orange Beach
Why You Should Report Your Red Snapper Catch in Alabama
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
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