Cotton Bayou
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.

Orange Beach Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Orange Beach Beaches during your trip to Orange Beach? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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 seaside or experience its great live music.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Patrick at the front desk was awesome. Great attitude and very accommodating. The most friendly person I have ever meet at any hotel I’ve ever stayed in my life.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
Everything was perfect except the TV didn’t work in room 103. All channels said “unavailable” so we had nothing to do at night but stare at the walls.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Amazing
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Large room, friendly and helpful staff, very clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
We would love to come back to this property again-after the remodel is completed. We had a beautiful view, clean room, friendly staff, and good food. We could walk to the park and ride bikes and the segways. The beach was great. We weren’t told about the remodel that was in progress. before our visit. ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025

Best Western Premier The Tides
Parking was challenging
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
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.


