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. 

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
Parents swinging little girl on the beach near a lifeguard stand in Orange Beach
Save Time Traveling with Allegiant Flights to Alabama's Beaches
Draft beers on the bar with football playing on the TV at Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores
Sports Bars & Game-Day Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Angler casting a net into the back bays for bait
Mystical Properties of Mullet on Alabama's Beaches
Family walking along a boardwalk on the beach in Gulf Shores
Easter Events & Activities on Alabama's Beaches
Beach houses in Fort Morgan
Beach House Rentals with Elevators on Alabama's Beaches