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 relaxing 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
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
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
"Excellent beach view at the higher prices. We did use laundry room which was convenient. Staff was very nice. I didnt like the lighting in the room or the power outlets for my phone. The lights between the 2 beds were not usable, therefore no phone outlets. It was hard to get room bright and other ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Beachside Resort Hotel
"The rooms were dirty and extremely moist. They Manager treats housekeeping like crap. At check in the lady was rude."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
"The ladies at the front desk were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The property itself was clean and kept. The only negative was the beds were not very comfortable and pillows not comfy. Other than that would have scored a 5 star"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
"Top notch property on the beach. We had a beach view with balcony, and it was wonderful to enjoy. It’s a large property so one needs to inquire about all the services, food locations, etc upon arrival so you don’t miss anything. Rode the bikes around the park and walked to the pier (fabulous venue ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
"Stayed for 4 nights and the entire experience was delightful. The pool area was clean as well as the restaurant. The beach was also walking distance which was great. Would definitely book again!!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Best Western Premier The Tides
"Having the ice machine on the 5th and 7th floors makes it difficult to get your ice chest ready for the beach. Expensive ( not free) breakfast was a shock to me. Charging to park was unexpected. Lobby on the 4th floor is something I've never seen before. Nice pool but I will never stay there ..."
Reviewed on 21 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.
