Cotton Bayou Travel Guide

Orange Beach

Popular places to visit

The Wharf

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.

The Wharf
Orange Beach Beaches

Orange Beach Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Orange Beach Beaches during your trip to Orange Beach? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Orange Beach Beaches
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to Gulf State Park Fishing Pier. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
Adventure Island

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.

Adventure Island
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach during your travels in Orange Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Orange Beach showing a beach as well as an individual female

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 family-friendly area.

Perdido Beach Boulevard

Things to do

Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama

Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama

£70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

£25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

£37
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

£57
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean

£61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer

£41
per adult
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
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Top hotels in Cotton Bayou

Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,516 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Right directly across from the beach! Walking distance for food and shopping."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

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Beachside Resort Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is £109 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£109
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,142 reviews)
"Really nice property"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Sleep Inn On The Beach

Sleep Inn On The Beach

2.5 out of 5
25400 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is £111 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£111
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,146 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, easy beach access"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Sleep Inn On The Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

2.5 out of 5
25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is £131 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£131
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,201 reviews)
"Very Friendly Staff"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Best Western Premier The Tides

Best Western Premier The Tides

3 out of 5
26032 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is £131 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£131
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,197 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and they made sure that I enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Best Western Premier The Tides
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

3.5 out of 5
22843 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL
The price is £103 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£103
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Dog friendly, close to beach access
"Our check in was smooth and the front desk staff was friendly and helpful. The room was a great set up for our fam of 4 passing thru on our way to Florida. Dog friendly, cute decor, and a 2 min drive / 5 min walk to beach access."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Bayou

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Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East

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