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Orange Beach Information

Orange Beach, Alabama is a city located on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, right next to Gulf Shores and just a few miles from the Florida state line. Orange Beach is known for its stunning beaches right on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and is less busy than its neighbor, Gulf Shores, as well as less expensive than many Florida beach cities nearby.

There is an abundance of things to do in Orange Beach to have a lot of fun during your vacation. For nature lovers, enjoy a hiking trail on seven different trails on the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, where you can see beautiful wildlife, freshwater marshes and coastal hardwood swamps. The trails make up more than 15 miles and take you through Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and the Gulf State Park. Orange Beach offers dozens of great boat cruises that take you right out onto the Gulf of Mexico waters. Some of the most notable boat tours in Orange Beach include Dolphin Fun Dolphins Cruises where you set out in search of dolphins and Orange Beach Sailing and Sunset Charters, which are absolutely beautiful to watch the sunset on the ocean. For some time off the water, take a historical tour of Fort Morgan, which has been an on-again off-again military fort since the 1500s. There is a lot of rich history here especially because it was instrumental in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War. Fun for the whole family can be found at Adventure Island amusement park in Orange Beach where there are go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, mini golf and even an erupting volcano replica. If you’re interested in golf, there are many great golf courses all over the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area like a simple 9-hole course in Orange Beach Golf Center, Kiva Dunes Golf Club, Gulf Shores Golf Club and more. Other than that, enjoy the beaches and endless opportunities to get in the water whether on a boat or fishing tour, parasailing above the Gulf, or renting kayaks, canoes or snorkeling gear.

Orange Beach has a great location with respect to other beach towns, with Gulf Shores right next to it and great Florida beaches and cities in close proximity. Take a day trip to beautiful Perdido Key, just 15 minutes from Orange Beach. Perdido Key is more relaxing and peaceful, and less busy than the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores areas. In Perdido Key you can enjoy great, soft white sand beaches, the beautiful Big Lagoon State Park, magnificent golf courses, as well as fishing and boating charters to take you out into the Gulf. If you want to explore a bigger city area, visit Pensacola, Florida, just 30 minutes from Orange Beach. It’s a historic beach city that has a lot of Naval history. You can visit the Naval Air Station Pensacola, which offers great attractions for visitors including shows from the Blue Angels fighter jet pilots who put on great spectacles, the National Museum of Naval Aviation, as well as Fort Barrancas, which is still in stunning condition. Other than that experience the Pensacola Museum of Art, and the beautiful beaches of Pensacola, which have soft, sugar white sand.

If you’re travelling to Orange Beach for a vacation, we offer a great selection of short-term vacation rentals for great rates in the area and in Gulf Shores right on the beaches. For the most enjoyable stay, look for vacation homes close to the water, or near Alabama’s Coastal Connection or Marina Road for best proximity to restaurants with amazing seafood.

It’s best to have your own vehicle when vacationing in Orange Beach, whether you drive your own or rent a car for your vacation stay. This way you can get around to all the areas you want without having to pay cab fares and can head to Gulf Shores, Perdido Key, Pensacola and other areas. Alternatively, the Coastal Express Shuttle can help transport groups of six people at a time between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.