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.

Kiva Dunes Pro Shop

Best Gifts for Golfers

Charter Fishing Gulf Shores

How to Plan a Fishing Charter Trip

Golfers playing at Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club in Fort Morgan

Discover Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club on Alabama's Beaches

Fishing Gulf Shores AL

Catching Catfish in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Little Lagoon Pass Park

Try Little Lagoon for a Day of Fun Fishing

Accommodations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL

Unlock Winning Rates – Book Direct with Sports Sponsors

Runners on Alabama's Beaches

5 Reasons to Book a Racecation on Alabama’s Beaches

Runners at the Coastal Half Marathon in Orange Beach

3 Reasons to Run the Coastal Half Marathon

Hangout Music Festival

Hangout Fest Itinerary

John Matson and Ally Dorrough

Destination Dynamics: The Power of CVB Collaboration for Meetings

Honing Cast Net Skills

Learning to Cast a Net on Alabama Beaches

Tiffany Nabors and Ally Dorrough

How the Meetings Landscape is Shifting Along Alabama's Beaches

Two kids swimming in the Gulf at the beach in Gulf Shores

Best Tips for Beach Safety

Parasailing Family Activity in Gulf Shores

Texas to Alabama's Beaches Road Trip Itinerary

Kiva Dunes Golf Resort Gulf Shores

Get the Scoop on Kiva Dunes Golf Resort

barbecue nachos at Hog Wild BBQ restaurant in Gulf Shores

My Favorite Gluten-Free Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches

Scallops at Voyagers Orange Beach Restaurant

Chef Brody Olive: Elevating Alabama’s Seafood Scene

Man holding triggerfish in Gulf of Mexico

Triggerfish Holds Reputation for Desired Reef Species

boys jumping into pool at The Caribe Resort in Orange Beach

Kid-Friendly Lodging on Alabama's Beaches

Couple floating on a lazy river at Phoenix West beachfront condo in Orange Beach

Best Accommodations with Lazy Rivers on Alabama's Beaches