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 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 beautiful beaches 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.
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
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
Gulf Shores Beach Splash and Dash Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
I didn't have breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Very nice hotel, comfortable bed, good breakfast!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Room was spotless, resort was beautiful, everyone was super helpful!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Best Western Premier The Tides
This was my third stay in 3 months. Everything about The Tides was excellent. I’ll definitely be back
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Clean room, dog friendly, excellent beach view.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Perdido Beach Resort
Clean room, friendly staff, and beautiful views
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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.
