Nestled in Baldwin County, Alabama, lies a charming coastal town where tourists typically kick off their days with a sip of coffee, sinking their feet into the silky sand of the beach, and admiring the breathtaking, inviting turquoise waters.
Orange Beach is a popular family vacation destination with a variety of land-based and water-based activities available for visitors to enjoy. There are many hiking and biking trails inland, as well as great golf courses.
As one of the Gulf of Mexico’s biggest charter fishing fleets, Orange Beach is also an ideal area for kayaking and fishing. Additionally, Orange Beach is home to stunning parks such as Orange Beach Waterfront Park and Gulf State Park.
Discover more fun things to do in Orange Beach, Alabama, in our list below
The 48 Most Popular Things To Do In Orange Beach, Alabama
48. Arnica Bay
5.0
(1 review)
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47. Gulf shore beach
5.0
(3 reviews)
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Location: 333 Perdido Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
46. Robinson Island
4.8
(4 reviews)45. Bear Point
4.6
(5 reviews)44. Romar Lakes
4.9
(8 reviews)43. Gravity Island Watersports
4.9
(11 reviews)Location: 500 S OWA Blvd Foley AL
Tel: 251 239 3120
Web Address: http://gravityislandwatersports.com/
42. Sea Sand Stars Science and Nature Center
4.9
(11 reviews)
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Location: 4900 S Wilson Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 5690
Web Address: https://seasandandstars.com/
41. Gulf State Park – Florida Point
4.7
(13 reviews)
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40. The Duke (Alabama State Park Outpost Primitive Campsite)
5.0
(15 reviews)Location: Orange Beach AL
Web Address: http://alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park/outpost-campsites
39. Wolf Bay
4.7
(15 reviews)
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38. Zoo Foundation Inc
4.4
(15 reviews)
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Location: 20499 Oak Road E Gulf Shores AL
Tel: 251 256 7008
Web Address: http://alabamagulfcoastzoo.org/
37. Alabama Point
4.8
(21 reviews)36. Florida Point
4.9
(22 reviews)35. Perdido Pass Bridge
4.4
(24 reviews)
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Location: 27721 AL 182 Orange Beach AL
34. Caribe Cruiser
4.4
(26 reviews)Location: 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 980 8410
Web Address: https://caribemarina.com/
33. Romar Beach Baptist Church
4.8
(30 reviews)
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Location: 25326 Canal Road Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 424 1385
Web Address: http://romarbeachbaptist.org/
32. Tropic Falls Indoor Waterpark
4.3
(32 reviews)Location: 1501 S OWA Blvd Foley AL
Tel: 251 923 2111
Web Address: https://visitowa.com/
31. Ono Island, Alabama
4.5
(65 reviews)30. Sail Wild Hearts
4.8
(87 reviews)
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Location: 27075 Perdido Beach Boulevard Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 6700
Web Address: http://sailwildhearts.com/
29. Innerarity Point Park
4.7
(98 reviews)
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Location: 5828 Cruzat Way Pensacola FL
28. Alabama Point East
4.7
(105 reviews)
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Location: 28105 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Web Address: http://alapark.com/
27. Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum
4.7
(123 reviews)
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Location: 25805 John M Snook Dr Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 8545
Web Address: https://orangebeachal.gov/facilities/indian-sea-museum/about
26. Orange Beach Golf Center
4.4
(124 reviews)
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Location: 4700 Easy Street Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 4653
Web Address: https://orangebeachal.gov/facilities/golf-center/about
25. Arena The Next Level
3.8
(129 reviews)
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Location: 4720 Main Street Suite 205 Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 224 5297
Web Address: http://arenaorangebeach.com/
24. Soldiers Creek Golf Course
4.0
(201 reviews)
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Location: 28341 Preserve Trl Elberta AL
Tel: 251 986 8633
Web Address: http://soldierscreekgolfcourse.com/
23. The Wharf
4.5
(204 reviews)
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Location: 4550 Main Street Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 224 1500
Web Address: https://alwharf.com/amphitheater.php
22. Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
4.8
(240 reviews)
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Location: 26389 Canal Road Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 2787
Web Address: https://orangebeachal.gov/facilities/art-center/about
21. Orange Beach Welcome Center
4.8
(244 reviews)
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Location: 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 974 1510
Web Address: http://orangebeach.com/
20. Glenlakes Golf Club
4.2
(281 reviews)Location: 9530 Clubhouse Dr Foley AL
Tel: 251 955 1220
Web Address: http://glenlakesgolf.com/
19. Downtown OWA
4.5
(282 reviews)
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Location: 100 N OWA Blvd Foley AL
Tel: 251 923 3443
Web Address: http://visitowa.com/explore/downtown-owa/
18. Dinosaurs In The Woods — Brontosaurus
4.4
(291 reviews)
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Location: Barber Pkwy Elberta AL
17. Graham Creek Nature Preserve
4.7
(362 reviews)
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Location: 23030 Wolf Bay Dr Foley AL
Tel: 251 923 4267
Web Address: https://grahamcreekpreserve.org/
16. Gulf State Park Nature Center
4.8
(443 reviews)
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Location: Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 948 7275
Web Address: https://alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park/nature-center
15. Bamahenge
4.5
(587 reviews)Location: Elberta AL
14. Fat Daddy’s Arcade
4.0
(892 reviews)
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Location: 24565 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 980 1050
Web Address: https://fatdaddysarcade.com/
13. Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access
4.7
(926 reviews)
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Location: 25900 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 948 7275
Web Address: https://gulfshores.com/things-to-do/cotton-bayou-a-gulf-state-park-beach-area/
12. Gulf State Park Pavillion
4.8
(1,095 reviews)
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Location: 22250 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
Tel: 251 948 7275- -92099
Web Address: https://alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park/beach-pavilion
11. Ruby Slipper Cafe
4.4
(2,529 reviews)
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Location: 24151 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 800 7470
Web Address: https://therubyslippercafe.net/
10. Sea N Suds
4.3
(2,816 reviews)Location: 405 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
Tel: 251 948 7894
Web Address: http://sea-n-suds.com/
Our Top picks
9. Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail – Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
4.9
(210 reviews)
Location: 24037 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 1063
Web Address: http://backcountrytrail.com/rosemary-dunes/
8. Orange Beach Waterfront Park
4.7
(494 reviews)
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Location: 26425 Canal Road Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 981 6039
Web Address: http://obparksandrec.com/parkstrails/waterfrontpark.html
7. Perdido Key State Park
4.8
(1,080 reviews)Location: 15301 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL
Tel: 850 492 1595
Web Address: https://floridastateparks.org/park/Perdido-Key
6. The Flora-Bama Yacht Club
4.5
(1,719 reviews)
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Location: 17350 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL
Tel: 850 483 6272
Web Address: https://florabamayachtclub.com/
5. Adventure Island
4.5
(1,722 reviews)
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Location: 24559 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Tel: 251 974 1500
4. Gulf State Park Pier
4.6
(2,765 reviews)
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Location: 20800 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
Tel: 251 967 3474
Web Address: https://alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park/fishing-and-education-pier
3. Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
4.2
(3,176 reviews)
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Location: 20499 Oak Road E Gulf Shores AL
Tel: 251 256 7008
Web Address: http://alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/
2. Gulf State Park
4.7
(9,310 reviews)Location: 20115 Streetate Park Road Gulf Shores AL
Tel: 251 948 7275
Web Address: https://alapark.com/parks/gulf-state-park
1. Flora-Bama
4.5
(9,501 reviews)
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Location: 17401 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL
Tel: 850 492 0611
Web Address: https://florabama.com/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Orange Beach, Alabama! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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