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. 

Friends talking a photo together at the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
Places to Stay for Annual Events on Alabama’s Beaches
Fort Morgan beach houses
Spacious Rentals for Large Groups on Alabama's Beaches
family dining at dragonfly poolside restaurant at the lodge in gulf shores
Accommodations with On-Site Dining on Alabama's Beaches
Aerial view of beach from a balcony at a Gulf-front hotel in Orange Beach
Top Places to Stay with Beach Rentals & Watersports on Alabama’s Beaches
Couple smiling on a boardwalk in front of Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach
Best Places to Stay for Couples on Alabama's Beaches
Boats cruising through Perdido Pass in Orange Beach
Boat-Friendly Vacation Rentals on Alabama's Beaches
Orange Beach Freedom Festival at The Wharf
Places to Stay Near The Wharf for Concerts & Events
indoor pool at phoenix orange beach staysense
Places to Stay with Indoor & Heated Pools on Alabama's Beaches
Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget on Alabama’s Beaches
family on beach
Family Vacation Itinerary on Alabama's Beaches
Scenic view of Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Spend a Day at Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park
Friends parasailing over the Gulf in Orange Beach
Extend Your 2026 Soccer Trip to Alabama’s Beaches
Angler casting a net into the back bays for bait
Mystical Properties of Mullet on Alabama's Beaches