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

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
I loved this property. Everything was great!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
While the staff was very friendly and even helped us check in an hour early, the hotel itself was definitely in need of repairs. Our room had old, moldy molding that was falling apart, and there was mold in the bathroom near the shower. The bed squeaked loudly every time we moved, after a while, ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
We loved this stay! It was a perfect pit stop for my family of 4 with two littles! We will be back.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
There was a bunch of miscommunication on this trip. Will not be stayng at the lodge again.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
The hotel itself was very nice. The staff was friendly and the rooms and hotels were clean. Unfortunately the food was not as great. While they said room service was an option they only offered it from 5pm-10pm and the options were extremely limited. We went down to the hotel restaurant Tide & Table ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Best Western Premier The Tides
Beautiful property!
Reviewed on 15 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.
