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. 

Alabama Beaches Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
What Makes Alabama's Beaches Different: A Blogger's Perspective
Fishing Gulf State Park Pier
11 Record-Breaking Catches from Alabama Fishing in 2022
Kiva Dunes Golf Resort
Get Kids Interested in Golf on Alabama’s Gulf Coast
Public beaches in Alabama
Roadtripping from Atlanta to 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
Gulf State Park Nature Center
11 Must-Do Activities for Your Summer Vacation
Bamahenge Elberta, AL
Six Places for a Change of Scenery in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Gulf Shores, AL
How to Make the Most of a Weekend on Alabama’s Beaches
Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, AL
Mother/Daughter Weekend in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach