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 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.
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.
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.
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 Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
Alabama: Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Area Multi-Attraction Pass
Orange Beach: Dolphin & Sailing Cruise Aboard 52' Catamaran
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
The view from our room was beautiful. It overlooked the lazy river and straight onto the beach.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Beachside Resort Hotel
SO MUCH FUNNNN ME AND MY FAMILY LOVEEDDDD EVERYTHING ABOUT ALABAMA OUT HERE BEAUTIFUL BEACH RESORT STAY HOTEL EVERYTHING WAS CONVENIENT AND PERFECT
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
The room was beautiful. It overlooked the gulf and I could wake up to the beach every morning. There were two pools to enjoy. The restaurants were great.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
It was a great stay, new employees, happy faces and smiles. I am so glad to see a ramp being built. And the last step of the stairs have been made closer to the beach. Easier to step up.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Free breakfast and free snacks/drinks each evening. Excellent location. Bed very comfortable and large bathroom
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Premier The Tides
breakfast is awesome, we will always come back to this place very clean and nice environment
Reviewed on 4 May 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.
