Cotton Bayou Travel Guide
Orange Beach
Visit Cotton Bayou
Popular places to visit
The Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Ono Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ono Island during your travels in Orange Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Adventure Island
Bring your family to Adventure Island and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Orange Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
Perdido Beach Boulevard
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Perdido Beach Boulevard during your trip to Orange Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Orange Beach Golf Center
Enjoy a round of golf in Orange Beach at Orange Beach Golf Center. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Orange Beach Welcome Center
After visiting Orange Beach Welcome Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Orange Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou
Beachside Resort Hotel
"Staff was very nice - but the place is not that clean. Close the ocean, that was a plus. Needs some TLC by the owners"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
"The hotel is old. It is in an excellent location and the beach is wonderful. Pool is nice with a lazy river. There is a difference between ocean view and ocean front. Ocean front is nicer and has unobstructed views. Ocean view will be over the pool and you’ll see ocean/gulf further out and won’t ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
"For my 3 nights visit, they only changed my towels and did not touch anything else in the room. Not really happy about it."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
"I loved this hotel I give it 5 star. I will be back"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
"Amazing room with ocean front view!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Bayou
Orange Beach East
While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Gulf State Park and Ono Island.
The Wharf
If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf Amphitheater and The Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
