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. 

Family walking along the beach at sunset in Gulf Shores
12 Things to Do at Night on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores Beach Family
Plan a Vacation on a Budget 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
family dining at dragonfly poolside restaurant at the lodge in gulf shores
Accommodations with On-Site Dining on Alabama's Beaches
Friends enjoying drinks at Gulf Babe Wine Co. at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Plan an Unforgettable Girls' Trip to Alabama's Beaches
Playa Orange Beach
Vegetarian Restaurants & Meal Options on Alabama's Beaches
Friends dining under an umbrella at Coastal beachfront restaurant in Orange Beach
8 Best Beachfront Restaurants on Alabama's Beaches
Parents sitting under a beach umbrella watching their kids walk along the shore in Gulf Shores
Why Alabama’s Beaches are Perfect for a Family Spring Break
Family relaxing on the beach under an umbrella in Gulf Shores
Tips to Stay Cool on Alabama’s Beaches This Summer
lodge pool
Hotels & Resorts with Pool Passes & Public Restaurants
Beach chairs and umbrellas on the beach at The Lodge
How to Plan a Workation on Alabama’s Beaches