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.
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.
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 family-friendly 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.
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
After visiting Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Orange Beach. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
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.
Things to do
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou
Beachside Resort Hotel
Pool was great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Do not stay here. Our room was incredibly dated with old carpet and furniture from a decade ago. The bathroom had horrible water damage. The first night, the toilet ran and slowly started leaking across the floor to the hall. We reported the issue, staff simply threw a towel down. I called and complained ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Perdido Beach Resort
Very clean and beautiful resort! Quick access to the beach and just an overall great stay! Food was also really good at the resort and every restaurant nearby we tried
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Premier The Tides
it's a great place to stay- one of my complaints is the elevators are very slow. Also this time, we noticed that the coffee machines have been taken out of the rooms. So if you want coffee, you have to go to lobby and pay for it.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
The rooms are very comfortable having a nice sitting area with a comfy couch, table, and versatile ottoman’s that you could either sit at a nesting table or prop up your feet on. There are two tv’s in separate rooms too. At the present time, there really is no choice of outside parking, only valet. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sleep Inn Orange Beach
The room with balcony was very clean and nice. The staff were polite and fit our needs. The breakfast was 10/10 very delicious and many options to choose from. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Bayou
Orange Beach East
While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.
The Wharf
If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
