Cotton Bayou Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

The Wharf

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.

The Wharf
Orange Beach Beaches

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.

Orange Beach Beaches
Adventure Island

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.

Adventure Island
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to Gulf State Park Fishing Pier. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its great live music.

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
Orange Beach Welcome Center

Orange Beach Welcome Center

After visiting Orange Beach Welcome Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Orange Beach. Stroll along the seaside or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Orange Beach Welcome Center
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

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.

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

Activities

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

AU$122
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

AU$79
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise

AU$87
per adult
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Cruise
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

AU$130
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

AU$114
per adult
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
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Our pick of the best Cotton Bayou Hotel Deals

Beachside Resort Hotel
Beachside Resort Hotel
2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is AU$171 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,386 reviews)
"Close to Beach"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
Perdido Beach Resort
Perdido Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$452 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$452
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,645 reviews)
"Beautiful resort! Service is excellent! All tbe staff is incredible! Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Perdido Beach Resort
Best Western Premier The Tides
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 out of 5
26032 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$346 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$346
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews)
"No thank you"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Best Western Premier The Tides
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
3.5 out of 5
22843 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$318 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$318
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)
"Nice boutique hotel. Shuttle to beach."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
4 out of 5
21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is AU$249 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
10/10
"My stay was awesome!! The room was clean, beds were comfortable and my view was amazing!! Although it was lakeside, I could still see the ocean from my balcony. The staff, Rodney, was very informative about the property and events going on. My stay was 10/10 and it made a great trip!"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$314 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$314
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,112 reviews)
"The staff were all very polite. The pool was closed due to remodeling. Hotel was very clean. Went during spring break and was still quiet."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Bayou

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Orange Beach East

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

Orange Beach East

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