Things to do & places to visit in Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

A great family beach vacation spot, Orange Beach, Alabama, offers offer wonderful dining experiences, dolphin-sighting cruises, championship golf courses, fishing charters and nature hikes. Choose from national hotel and motel chains, camping or a variety of beach houses for your stay. There are numerous options for nightlife, from family entertainment to rocking roadhouses, enjoy your pick of plays, free concerts, dancing or just listening to any number of musical stylings at a local hot spot.

Orange Beach city in Alabama, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 16:02.

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5.0 The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises (2.075 reviews)
- Great Relaxing time!
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours

This was a spur of the moment decision to ride. Booked the night before online for the 9am next day and it was super simple with detailed plans sent to text and email. The ride was soothing and laid back with several opportunities to see dolphins in multiple areas. Captain Rusty and Deckhand Morgan were great! Morgan did great with all the kids on the boat,remembering each of their names and checking on them throughout the ride. Though we personally did not partake in the water war, it was entertaining watching from inside the boat. Cap'n and Morgan were right in the mix of it. I guarantee you will Enjoy! See more..
5.0 Orange Beach Welcome Center (290 reviews)
- Opened Just for Me
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

Both welcome centers are open seven days a week . The centers are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. See more..
5.0 Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach (105 reviews)
- Birthday Surprise - Glass Class
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lessons & Workshops

Nestled among stately oaks on the shores of Wolf Bay, this campus features Alabama's only daily, open-access hot glass blowing facility where you can watch glass artists make beautiful hand blown works. Also available is The Clay Studio where you can work with our resident clay artist. Classes are also available in both studios. Our new 10,000 sq. ft. fine art gallery features Gulf coast artists. Oak trees draped in moss and stunning bayfront views make the grounds perfect for weddings and special events. The Art Center is also home for the highly regarded annual fine arts show "Festival of Art" of Orange Beach held the second weekend of March. See more..
5.0 Beach Bike Rentals (89 reviews)
- Great Bike Rental
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Gear Rentals

Beach Bike Rentals offers single speed and 3 speed cruiser bikes, tandems, adult trikes, and children's bikes for rent on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Helmet, basket and lock are included with the rental. Beach Bike Rentals is located on Perdido Beach Highway in Orange Beach, 30 yards from the Gulf State Park Rosemary Trail entrance. The Gulf State Park offers over 20 miles of paved trails solely for pedestrians and cyclist. See more..
5.0 Serenity at The Beach Salon & Spa (40 reviews)
- Great experience
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spas

An Aveda Concept Salon & Spa. Our professional staff will exceed your expectations and provide you with world class customer service in a relaxing, inviting environment where guests can feel welcome, understood and have their beauty & wellness needs fulfilled. See more..
5.0 Pepper Palace (30 reviews)
- Great
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

You have to try this at least once and do not chicken out because it might be too hot. Try the stuff and sweat a little. See more..
5.0 St. Thomas by the Sea Catholic Church (8 reviews)
- SUNDAY MASS
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

Very close to the Hilton Island Hotel, actually across the street, you should drive there because there are not many crosswalks. See more..
5.0 Gulf State Park Nature Center (7 reviews)
- This was such a fun place to spend an hour! My mom and I stayed at The Lodge in the state park (highly recommend btw) an
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours State Parks • Biking Trails • Nature & Wildlife Areas

My mom and I dropped by one afternoon and it was such a great way to spend an hour! We were staying at The Lodge (highly recommend btw) and loved seeing the creatures here: all kinds of snakes and turtles, a bat, seahorses, and more. A Hawk and owls outside. The staff were great about spending time answering questions. And it’s free!! Great stop. See more..
5.0 Cool Shots Selfie Museum (2 reviews)
- Selfie heaven
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Instagrammable Fun! / TikTok Awesomeness! Over 50 Unique scenes for taking your Instagram Reels and Photos to the next level! TikTok Facebook Instagram And If you want to make TikTok Videos - The Cool Shots Selfie Museum is the place to be! Birthday Parties / Wedding Receptions / Bachelorette Parties /Team Building See more..
4.5 Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (479 reviews)
- Nature trails
Hiking Trails

We were in Orange Beach during chilly weather, so beach was less desirable. But the sun shone brightly & temps were just right for walking the trails. Others using the trails offered friendly greetings. Enjoyed the feeling of being in a natural environment. We stopped at the visitors center & got a map of the trails. See more..
4.5 Breakout Games - Orange Beach (147 reviews)
- We had a blaat
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Each Breakout Game is a real-life escape room adventure for a small group. Work together as a team to escape the room before time runs out. It's great for groups of friends, family, or coworkers. You'll solve puzzles, crack codes, find hidden items, and more in order to escape. You have one goal: escape the room in under one hour. See more..
4.5 Orange Beach Waterfront Park (112 reviews)
- Upgraded Area
Beaches • Parks

I went here for the first time in several years and was surprised to see the new pier and boardwalk along the water. I used to come here all the time with my dogs to take them to play in the water. It's still a nice spot. See more..
4.5 Blalock Seafood and Specialty Market (99 reviews)
- Impeccable customer service and delicious food
Speciality & Gift Shops

We stopped at Blalock several times on our trip to Orange Beach. Their seafood is unbeatable and so fresh! They also have impeccable customer service. On our last visit, I asked if they had any more of the delicious looking caramel cakes and cupcakes I’d seen the time before. The young man who was helping us asked the manager and he came out to greet us. He then offered to see if he could get one for us from his wife, who was the baker. He ended up arranging for us to pick up a caramel cake for our New Year’s celebration the next morning. We were so grateful for their impeccable service and kindness. This combination of delicious seafood and the cake made our trip and our holiday. Thanks so much! We will definitely be back on our future vacations to OB. See more..
4.5 Alabama Point East (49 reviews)
- Open again!
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours State Parks • Beaches

Gulf State Park Alabama Point Beach Access Point East is owned and operated by Alabama State Parks. With ample parking, a restroom facility, dune crossovers, and seasonally operated food trucks you're sure to have a good time! We hope you enjoy your visit! See more..
4.5 Wallace Boat Rentals (32 reviews)
- Great Day on the Water
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Gear Rentals

Wallace Boat Rentals makes it easy to rent a boat to enjoy time on the water. This was our 2nd year to rent from them. Dylan was our guy and he gave us tips on where to go. Our grandsons loved the double decker pontoon so they could slide into the water. They looked for shells and sea creatures on the islands and we stopped at Pirates' Cove for lunch. We'll be back next year for another day of fun using Wallace Boat Rentals. See more..
4.5 Gulf Coast House of Jerky (20 reviews)
- Back Again
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

Gulf Coast House of Jerky still making beef jerky the old fashioned way. You will find jerky like mako shark, kangaroo, python, alligator, a large selection of fish jerky - swordfish, salmon, trout and many more. See more..
4.5 J & M Tackle (18 reviews)
- Fantastic Gulf Fishing Tackle and Gear Store
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

If you need anything related to any type of Fishing on the Gulf, Beach, Pier, Boat this is the place to get your gear and bait. We stopped in to pickup live shrimp, jigs, a pier net, a few diamond jigs, pompano jigs, etc. They have the largest selection and the local knowledge to put you on the fish. If they don't have it, you don't need it. I love this store and I will make a point to drop in to visit again. See more..
4.5 Christian Life Church The Island Church (2 reviews)
- Great church
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

I’ve been there today December 5, 2021. Great church great place Beautiful Christmas service!!! See more..
4.0 The Wharf (1.540 reviews) from $37.00
- A Laser Show Not To Be Missed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Marinas

The Wharf is a vibrant entertainment district with hundreds of fun events throughout the year. Located on Portage Creek, this sprawling complex features over 60 unique stores, bars and restaurants. Hop on The Wharf Express Train for a ride down Main Street, and hop off to shop and play mini-golf or laser tag. You can also ride the Ferris Wheel, or even go on a dolphin cruise. At night, don't forget to catch the daily spectacular light show. You might want to check out the Wharf Marina, which is home to some of the largest in-water boat shows and saltwater fishing tournaments on the Gulf. – Tripadvisor See more..
4.0 Adventure Island (515 reviews)
- Kids loved it
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

Now open 7 days a week at 10am! Come see us for great family fun, now run on Embed Treasure Cards! Just load up your points for any attraction or arcade game, adventure awaits. See more..
4.0 Wharf Ferris Wheel (220 reviews)
- Fun and affordable
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Only $5 per person. A great way to get some wonderful views all the way to the ocean. Fun for the whole family. See more..
4.0 Fat Daddy's Arcade (115 reviews)
- A Solid Four
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Game & Entertainment Centers

Fat Daddy’s Arcade was a fun way to spend a couple of hours. It was a rainy day my son & I visited. He’s fourteen and had a considerable amount of fun. It’s on par with other family destination arcades. See more..
4.0 Indian & Sea Museum (47 reviews)
- Worth the trip
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

This interesting little museum offers information on local history, Native American artifacts, antique sea-faring items and biological findings. The lone guide is friendly and informative and greets visitors with the history of the building which was once a one-room school house among other things. I found the 500 year old nineteen foot long dug-out canoe as well as the dolphin scull particularly interesting. My daughter took home some shards of Native American pottery which was free. Worth stopping by if you are in the area. Admission was free. See more..
4.0 Happy Harbors Marina (44 reviews)
- Great Staff and Fun Family Jet Skiing!
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Gear Rentals

We enjoyed our jet ski rentals with the whole family. The staff did a great job of telling us where to go (and not go) and explained the rules and regulations. The water was smooth, jet skis worked great, and we had a wonderful time together! Highly recommend! See more..
4.0 Orange Beach Sportplex (30 reviews)
- I wish we would have had fields like this growing up
Spent 1-2 hours Sports Complexes • Arenas & Stadiums

They take pride in maintaining this community sports complex. The fields are worthy of any college. They have baseball, softball, &soccer fields, & beach volleyball courts. The complex also has an amazing area for small children to play. Just a quarter mile from the complex sits beautiful hidden lake, (a great area to sit and read or have a picnic). There are also Osprey nests up in the ball field lights, if you love these large, beautiful raptors. See more..
4.0 Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access (4 reviews)
- Beautiful when there is no one around
Beaches • Parks

Great beach with amazing sand like fine flour and water which was warm most of the days we were here, although a few days brought lots of jelly fish - I have never seen so many of them!!!! They surely kept everybody out of the warm water. This area is simply amazing and you can walk for miles on the beach, reminding me of Clearwater and the other beaches in Florida. Pity the hotels are not top hotels like the ones in Florida, yet the prices are. Also is difficult to find top restaurants, the only exception was Carver's and the usual chain of restaurants, hence had a day trip to Pensacola where there are more varieties in this respect. See more..
4.0 "J" Street's On The Canal (1 review)
- Small Antique Shop
Spent < 1 hour Antique Shops

"J" Street on the Canal is a small but fun place to visit. A variety of things to choose from. Furniture to golf balls. I spend about 40 minutes looking around and found something I was interested in and purchased them. Worth a stop. See more..
4.0 Perdido Pass (1 review)
- History of Perdido Pass
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Before 1906 the pass was 3 miles from its original location. The marker gives a fascinating history of the pass. Both men and Mother Nature are the reason it is where it is today. Hurricanes is one of the major factors. The sign need work as it is hard to read. See more..
4.0 Romar Beach Baptist Church (1 review)
- Baptist Church on the Gulf
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

Romar Beach Baptist Church is located on the beach between high rise condos and beach houses. A wonderful place for both local baptist and visitors to attend services in Orange Beach. See more..
3.5 Tacky Jack's Bar and Grill (150 reviews)
- Good dinner for our first night at the beach
Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Bars & Clubs

My wife and I have been here several times before. The food has always been good and they didn’t disappoint tonight. We shared the Mexican Garbage appetizer and the blackened grouper dinner. The appetizer was great. It was more than enough for two people. The blackened flounder was wonderful. They spiced it just right. Not too much cayenne to overwhelm the filet. The flounder was fresh as was the side of green beans. The only little drawbacks were the margarita my wife ordered. It was okay but they were somewhat light on the tequila. We also had to wait 10-15 minutes after seating for the waiter to appear. Overall, a very good experience. Even with the observation deck closed for repairs, the view outside was spectacular. See more..