Cotton Bayou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cotton Bayou
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 family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Dolphin & Sailing Cruise Aboard 52' Catamaran
Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
Our pick of the best Cotton Bayou Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Nice clean and comfy
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Beachside Resort Hotel
The staff was great! Location is amazing! So close to many great restaurants and other entertainment!Was so cold that weekend but really enjoyed the stay at the beachside resort!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Clean room, friendly staff, convenient location, loved that it had an indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub so we could still swim in January! And it’s on the beach!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Very nice, clean hotel. My suite was spacious with a wonderful view, I enjoyed my stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only cons I have are the beds and pillows were very uncomfortable and I wish the parking options were better. Also, housekeeping did not come in and clean like I thought they ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
We were in town for a volleyball tournament and had several members of our team staying at this location. Not only were the rooms really clean, but the staff went above and beyond for our Team and our schedules. Including starting breakfast an hour earlier so our players would have time to eat and ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
We had a great stay. All of the staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.
