The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

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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
bike riding, gulf shores
Sportscation Planning Personas on Alabama's Beaches
running, gulf shores
Runner Personas in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Tacky Jacks Breakfast
Fuel Up Before Your Game with Breakfast in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach 
Baseball player
Get to Know the Beach's Best Sports Facilities
Half Marathon Gulf Shores
Event Planner Resources for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
NCAA Softball Gulf Shores
Start Planning Your Sportscation to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Alabama Coastal Triathlon
From Square One to Triple Threat: Dive In, Bike On, Run Strong
dolphin swimming in Orange Beach Al
Dolphin Fun Facts with Captain Bill Mitchell (Video)
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf Shores, AL
5 Places to Discover By Foot on Alabama's Beaches
Surf Fishing in Orange Beach
How Beach Renourishment Affects Fishing on Alabama Beaches
Couple kissing at sunset on Alabama's beaches
Date Night Ideas for Sports Parents in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach