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Overview

Imagine the synchronous flutter of the waves, the aroma of freshly lathered sun tan oil, and the feel of fine white sand. For the residents of Alabama, the scenario is not fairly hard to imagine…if there’s even a need to do so. Orange Beach patrons wake up to the seaside vista every single morning. The city, being a Gulf coast community, is a busy hodgepodge of marine lovers. Its neighborhoods are ideal for retirees and individuals who yearn for recreation. While it may not be the perfect setting for starting families because secondary schools are yet located in nearby shores, nothing beats Orange Beach as a choice for vacations. 

Things to Do

Whether visitors are in for nonstop getaways or a whole day of relaxation, the city never lets them run out of options, especially with 32 miles of pure white beaches. The list is lined-up with numerous natural and manmade attractions. Adventurous spirits may always start with the famed deep-sea adventures, while more laidback guests can have a stroll at the historic Fort Morgan. Sports fans all around the nation gather at the city’s Orange Beach Sportsplex for numerous tournaments. Moreover, Orange Beach is the prime destination for relaxed sports of golf and fishing. There are around 9 signature golf courses with each uphill slope having a panoramic view of the pristine sea. For a quick escape from all that sun, guests may visit nearby attractions such as the Alligator Alley, Biophilia Nature Center, Mobile Bay Ferry and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Guests may indulge in some retail therapy at the Tanger Outlet Center or Eastern Shore Centre, and shop in more than a hundred stores. 

Entertainment and Nightlife

Alabama’s gulf coast is packed with dizzying choices of entertainment. Orange Beach has a smorgasbord of entertainment, most of which are free. For no expense, guests are crooned nightly to sweet music and energetic dancing. Guests may listen to some authentic Trinidad music at the Flora-Bama Lounge while gulping the day’s fresh catch of oysters, or sing the night away at Mud Bugs Pub & Club. 

Restaurants

Because it’s pretty much guaranteed that the entire beach hopping experience make residents and guests’ alike hungry, Orange Beach never fails to offer a plethora of culinary delights. You will never regret dining at Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar, which offers seafood and non-seafood fares.  Must-try are the house’s versions of filet mignon, fettuccini with bay shrimp, home cheese appetizer and crab cakes, which you can eat with an amazing ambience with tiki torches and soothing beachside music. If Cosmo’s is busy, you can also try the offerings at Shrimp Basket and the Big Fish Restaurant & Bar, which like Cosmo’s, is also found along Canal Road. You can also head to Perdido Beach Boulevard and choose from the restaurants that line the road including the Louisiana Lagniappe, Moe's Original Bar B Que and Grazie.

Best Hotel Accommodations

From bed & breakfasts to 5-star hotel accommodations, Orange Beach is proud of its 15,000-room stronghold. For an authentic Mediterranean experience, tourists always end up with Perdido Beach Resort. Or, guests can be one of the first patrons of the newly established Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Other noteworthy high class hotels with panoramic terrace views include the Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach, and Holiday Inn Express.