The 9 Best Things to Do in Orange Beach, United States

January 12, 2018 Russell Mellin

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.
Restaurants in Orange Beach

1. Orange Beach Welcome Center

23685 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-6405 +1 800-745-7263
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 217 reviews

Orange Beach Welcome Center

Both welcome centers are open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the summer season (mid-May through mid-August), the center hours are extended to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and the weekend hours change to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The centers are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Reviewed By Diane S - Halifax, Canada

Wanted to see an NCAA men's basketball game, the staff were very helpful in making this possible. A lot of interesting brochures and maps which were helpful. A must stop if visiting this area.We are glad we could help,& good luck to your team. Please be sure to stop back by if you need anything else as we are here seven days a week.

2. Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Orange Beach, AL 36561 981-1063
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 374 reviews

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail

Reviewed By Chrissy K

Gorgeous place to walk! Several trails so make sure you get a map to find the one that fits your time frame. Lots of areas with shade at the beginning of the trail. Great for biking, jogging and walking. Very safe.

3. The Wharf

23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-5829 +1 251-224-1000
Excellent
43%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

The Wharf

Reviewed By James C

We stumbled across the wharf while out for my wife's birthday. She wanted a new pair of yellow box sandals and found a store here that sold them. We were very impressed. Some really cool boutiques and resturants, a dessert shop and a coffee house however they closed early (6pm on a Wednesday night) that is the only reason I gave it 4 stars. While inside one of the only stores still open I heard a loud comotion outside...after a few moments of trying to figure out what was goin on the clerk told me it was the light show......awesome!!! We will be back with the kids to check out the arcade and Ferris wheel.

4. Orange Beach Waterfront Park

26425 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 +1 251-981-6039
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Orange Beach Waterfront Park

Reviewed By Shari C - San Diego, California

We brought our 6 year old and our dog here while on escape from Hurricane Irma. I was pleasantly surprised by this little park. Giant playground for our son; trails for our dog; porch swings by the bay; cute sliver of a beach with awesome trees that have exposed roots growing into the water; long pier for fishing; and lots of pavilions with benches. I really liked it.

There were also 4 very nicely designed, southern style properties there. They must be event rentals.

5. Adventure Island

24559 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3038 +1 251-974-1500
Excellent
40%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 402 reviews

Adventure Island

Reviewed By Donna P - Fargo, North Dakota

It was raining and cloudy in the am so we needed something besides beach. Stopped here to play mini golf.

6. Wharf Ferris Wheel

4830 Main Street, Orange Beach, AL 36561 +1 251-224-1000
Excellent
49%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
9%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 152 reviews

Wharf Ferris Wheel

Reviewed By garybA2875TX

We took our grandkids to ride the Ferris Wheel at the Wharf and it was so much fun! They loved it... The Ferris Wheel is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and entertainment.. There are concerts at the Wharf and also miniature golf. The Ferris Wheel is a must do!

7. Alabama Point East

27853 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Excellent
66%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Alabama Point East

Reviewed By 860SusanB860 - Rockwall, Texas

Located just under the Perdido Pass bridge, this is nature at its best. Lots of free parking, restrooms and picnic areas are on site. Four boardwalks lead out over the dunes to 6,000 feet of wide, white sand beaches. The water is clear and the...MoreThank you for this fantastic review Susan!

8. Indian & Sea Museum

25850 John Snook Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561 +1 251-981-8545
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

Indian & Sea Museum

Reviewed By Phyl - USA

This is a small museum but had some interesting items in it to view. We were puzzled by a few of the items in the museum and weren't sure how they related to the overall meaning of the museum, but it was still interesting and we were glad we stopped.

9. Orange Beach Sportplex

4385 William Silvers Pkwy, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3899 +1 251-981-6626
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Orange Beach Sportplex

Reviewed By Carol B - Hudsonville, Michigan

We attended the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championships. This facility is well maintained. We were disappointed that the Finals game had to be so late to accommodate a youth tournament going on at the facility.

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