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 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
Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise
Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Overall, had a great time staying here.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Beachside Resort Hotel
Front desk staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
We thought it was a great place-easy access, friendly staff and very clean!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sleep Inn On The Beach
Staff was super friendly! They let us check in early and held onto our luggage after check out!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Very pet friendly WiFi a little slow
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Perdido Beach Resort
Clean room, very helpful and friendly staff, great access to the beach, beautiful pool area. We did not like the price for renting beach chairs… way too expensive. I understand why people brought their own chairs and umbrellas
Reviewed on 23 Oct 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 Gulf State Park.
The Wharf
If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
