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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Cotton Bayou

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
I have stayed at this hotel 4 times and every time it was a pleasure. The staff is awesome, they were very friendly and helpful. If we asked for an extra towel or needed any thing for our room, they were very prompt in filling our requests. I would highly recommend staying here! I plan on returning ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
This was the second time I’ve stayed here and for me it’s about affordable place to sleep as my adventures were all close by and I wasn’t in the room much. This room was better than last time and they have updated the fridges and microwaves. Staff was friendly and helpful and no major issues to worry ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Perdido Beach Resort
The ocean was visible from the room along with the beach. Very relaxed setting for a quick getaway. The staff were professional and courteous. The rooms were kept in great condition and very clean.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
No beach view. But of a disappointment because I specifically selected that.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Did not have an ocean view but really enjoyed the pool area. Mainly the sun!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
Amazing staff, slay greeting people coming in and out. Absolutely pet friendly. Would definitely recommend coming here with pets. Very clean rooms. No complaints at all other than the fridge was a bit small and wasn’t very cold.
Reviewed on 8 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.
