Cotton Bayou Travel Guide
Orange Beach
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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 family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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 seaside or experience its great live music.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

Alabama: Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Area Multi-Attraction Pass

Orange Beach Dolphin Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Very nice stay!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
This was a fantastic hotel. We loved it. The amenities were great. The staff was fantastic. It was easy to get to the beach. We will definitely be booking it again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Everyone was so great!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Best Western Premier The Tides
Everything. The staff ,the room and the breakfast. Great service.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Room was beautiful, very nice. Staff was always helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
I loved the upgraded look of the hotel. Great fall decorations. :). Clean room, friendly staff and helpful staff. Then only draw back was that this hotel has 4 separate buildings. So if you aren't staying at the main building you have to get ready and walk outside to the free hot breakfast. And it ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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.
