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.
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
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
Beachside Resort Hotel
Refrigerator didn’t work. Ruined food
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
The bathroom needs to be updated.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Clean room. Staff helpful. Breakfast and bar very good
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Beautiful and perfect in many ways!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Best Western Premier The Tides
We really loved our stay at The Tides. You can’t beat the location, walking right onto the beach, and every window has a view. Parking was easy. There are private chair rentals right in front of the hotel ($45/day for 2 chairs & an umbrella). Our room with 2 queen beds was amply big, as was the washroom. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Perdido Beach Resort
Very disappointed in our stay. A lot of amenities were closed. This place just isn’t what it use to be. The music at the pool is absolutely terrible and very loud. I felt like I was at a retirement community pool and I’m 40 years old.
Reviewed on 13 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.
