The Beach is Calling Blog

On Alabama's Beaches

pause
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. 

The Lodge pool
Where Sustainability Meets Strategy: A Smarter Way to Meet 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 Vacation Gulf Shores
12 Things to Know Before Visiting Alabama’s Beaches
fresh gulf fish at Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails
8 Delicious Beach Dinners Ideas on Alabama's Beaches
grandma and grandkid playing on the beach in gulf shores
Fly Direct to Alabama’s Warmest Winter Beach Destination
white sand and turquoise waters of the beach in Gulf Shores
What Makes Alabama’s Beaches So Soft and White?
Flora-Bama Oyster Bar & Lounge
Best Bars on Alabama's Beaches for Every Kind of Outing
Fishing tournament boats at the Wharf Marina during the Blue Marlin Grand Champion fishing tournament in Orange Beach
Big Game Fishing Tournaments on Alabama's Beaches
Family playing in the Gulf on the beach in Gulf Shores
Labor Day Weekend Activities on Alabama's Beaches
ShoeTree at Glenlakes Golf Course
The Legend of ShoeTree at GlenLakes Golf Course
Family relaxing on the beach under an umbrella in Gulf Shores
Tips to Stay Cool on Alabama’s Beaches This Summer