Cotton Bayou Travel Guide
Orange Beach

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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
"Very Clean room. Very quiet stay. Pool was fun"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
"Hotel room was clean but the floors were nasty walked around bare footed and our bottom of our feet were black and brown from the carpet.. very nasty also our bathroom fan did not wrok and toilet did not flush well . The blankets were scratchy and not at all comfy the shpwer towles fely like sand ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
"This space was breathtaking! Having the beach right off the property with chairs and umbrellas available to rent was so convenient. I'd definitely return!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
"Resort was great. Great location, breakfast was great every morning ."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Best Western Premier The Tides
"The breakfast was great, the room was not a full beach view, I thought I was getting the full view other than that everything else was great"
Reviewed on 19 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.
