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. 

Argosy VI casino ship being sunk off the coast of Orange Beach
Argosy VI Artificial Reef Zone on Alabama's Beaches
pickleball players chatting at a pickleball tournament in gulf shores
Easy Ways to Meet Fellow Snowbirds on Alabama’s Beaches
Girlfriends having a beachfront picnic in Orange Beach
A Rejuvenating Girlfriends’ Getaway 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
Couple's Weekend Itinerary on Alabama's Beaches
Bushwacker at LuLu's restaurant in Gulf Shores
Where to Get Bushwackers on Alabama's Beaches
fresh gulf fish at Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
8 Delicious Beach Dinner Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
Cruisin' Tikis boat ride in Orange Beach
Unique Things to Do & See on Alabama's Beaches
Birding in Gulf State Park
Your Guide to the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail