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 family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Orange Beach Beaches
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
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
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
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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.

Perdido Beach Boulevard

Activities

Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama

Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama

AU$52
per adult
Dolphin Cruise in Orange Beach Alabama
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

AU$76
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach

AU$57
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer

AU$84
per adult
Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
The Cetacean

Orange Beach Dolphin Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran

AU$76
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach Dolphin Sailing Cruise aboard Catamaran
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Our pick of the best Cotton Bayou Hotel Deals

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$177 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$177
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,233 reviews)
"Right on the beach , a nice lazy river pool and great service"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

2.5 out of 5
25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$226 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$226
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,250 reviews)
"Room was amazing! Staff were all very nice and helpful!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Sleep Inn On The Beach

Sleep Inn On The Beach

2.5 out of 5
25400 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is AU$176 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$176
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,189 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Sleep Inn On The Beach
Perdido Beach Resort

Perdido Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,765 reviews)
"Great experience and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Perdido Beach Resort
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is AU$105 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$105
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,561 reviews)
"Clean room, fridge and microwave. Short walk to the beach if you cross the busy street or longer walk to cross at the traffic light. There isn’t a pedestrian cross walk."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
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$156 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$156
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Clean, welcoming . Lots of amenities"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
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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 Gulf State Park.

Orange Beach East
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The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf

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