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 relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.
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
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach Islands 3-Hour Excursion
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou
Beachside Resort Hotel
Clean room, we had no issues, didn’t use the pool as it was cold but it was an easy walk to the beach at the red light
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Best Western Premier The Tides
We had a great side view room but view was great. The coffee shop had the best coffee reasonbly priced. The barista was very sweet. The room was updated and very clean. We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Very nice room with balcony and was beach front
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Love The Lodge at Gulf State Park. Only needs a hot tub
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Would definitely stay here again. The happy hour was amazing and the breakfast!!! Very nice outdoor spaces to soak up the sun:)
Reviewed on 19 Mar 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 Amphitheater and The Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
