The Wharf Travel Guide
Orange Beach





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.

Arena The Next Level
Take the family on an outing to Arena The Next Level during your trip to Orange Beach. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its great live music.

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.
Things to do

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

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 The Wharf

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
My floor had damage and dehumidifiers ran constantly. Our room carpet was damp and each time we entered room it smelled musty. The carpet was filthy and turned our bare feet black! I sure hope it was not mold.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
The location is great. The staff is, at best, uninterested. The condition of the rooms is clean but in bad shape. A/C sounded like a motorcycle (it did cool well!), blinds were missing some slats so you couldn't keep the room dark and they were crooked. There was mold in the bathroom. The amenities ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
The room was beautiful. It overlooked the gulf and I could wake up to the beach every morning. There were two pools to enjoy. The restaurants were great.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Everything was perfect. The staff was excellent, beautiful view from the room, everything was clean and well appointed, and the beach access was so close and easy. We saw they are also working on a ramp to make the beach more accessible which is amazing. Unfortunately we were only here one night ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Free breakfast and free snacks/drinks each evening. Excellent location. Bed very comfortable and large bathroom
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Wharf

Cotton Bayou
While there might not be top attractions in Cotton Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access.

Orange Beach East
While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.
