Orange Beach, Alabama is a coveted vacation spot tucked along the banks of the Gulf of Mexico. The adventure-loving resort town hosts the largest Charter Fishing Fleet on the Gulf Coast, in addition to an attractive events calendar filled with deep-sea fishing and water-assisted excursions. Most of the City of Orange Beach, Alabama is lodged on man-made Pleasure Island, with Downtown Orange Beach situated just on the end of the island. The Wharf, a 220-acre resort destination on Intracoastal Waterway, has a emerged as a major player in the face of the new Downtown area. The Wharf showcases a two story shopping mecca, including restaurants and a fifteen screen movie theater, condominiums, a hotel, an amphitheater, and a four story parking garage. A towering ferris wheel and glitzy marina are The Wharf's top attractions. The Bama Bayou Riverwalk is perched just across from The Wharf, on the mainland side of the Intracoastal Waterway. Bama Bayou features a vibrant business/leisure community that includes the Bama Bayou Convention Center, Bama Bayou Nature Walk, and Gulf World Marine Park at Bama Bayou. A work in progress, The Riverwalk will soon sport the 650-unit Bama Bayou Resort, Bald Cypress Lodge, and Bama Bayou Village Shops. Gulf Shores Resort Park is one of the most traveled visitors magnets on Orange Beach. Gulf Shores Resort Park features 6,150 acres of action-packed island, including two miles of sugary-white sand beaches. Gulf Shores is accentuated by an 825 foot Gulf of Mexico fishing pier, an eighteen-hole championship golf course, and a 900 acre freshwater lake. The park also hosts modern and traditional facilities for camping, cottages, hiking trails, fishing, tennis, nature programs, and picnic shelters. Additional Orange Beach, Alabama attractions include Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum, Orange Beach Golf Center, Gulf State Park, and nearby Waterville USA in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

	Top rated hotels
	1. Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach-On The Beach 24700 Perdido Beach Blvd 4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange Beach 3111 Loop Rd 2. Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront 23092 Perdido Beach Boulevard 5. Perdido Beach Resort 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard 3. Sleep Inn On The Beach 25400 Perdido Beach Blvd. 6. Sugar Beach by Sugar Sands Realty 23044 Perdido Beach Blvd. View more Orange Beach hotel info »«

	Top rated attractions
	In Orange Beach 1. East of Eden Spa Toted as the 'Premier Spa on Alabama's Gulf Shores,' East of Eden specializes in soaking hair and nails in a lap of Southern luxury. Massages, Tanning, Body Wraps, Aroma Therapy.  « hide 2. Waterfront Park Waterfront Park is an idyllic family getaway perched on Wolf Bay. A sought after spot for wedding receptions and birthday parties, Waterfront Park features covered pavilions, picnic shelters, grills, restrooms, and a 400 foot fishing pier.  « hide 3. Monsters From The Deep Monsters from the Deep is a Wharf attraction featuring life-sized replica killer sharks and other tantalizing sea creatures. The exhibit includes the fifty-seat Monster Theatre World, broadcasting daily documentaries on record killer sea creature activity, survivor stories, and videos. Kids Zone, Gift Shop, World Record Hall of Fame, Danger Cove, Top Twelve Killer Shock Room.  « hide 4. Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum The Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum is devoted to the preservation of Gulf Coast sea and Indian history. The museum located in an old schoolhouse still decorated with it's original furnishings. Indian & Sea Artifacts, Early School Days, Days Gone By Exhibits.  « hide 5. Adventure Island Adventure Island is the ultimate Orange Beach, Alabama answer to an amusement park right on the Gulf of Mexico. Adventure Island offers a break from the trademark crushing waves of Orange Beach in the form of two eighteen mini-golf courses, go-karts, laser tag, paddle boats, children's rides, bumper boats, and a large family arcade. Open Year Around.  « hide 6. Florida Point Beach Florida Point Beach is an Orange Beach jewel where turquoise waters and 6,000 feet of wide beach are the main attraction. Sand Dunes, Boardwalks, Picnic Areas, Restrooms, and Outdoor Showers are all around this scenic beach.  « hide 7. Orange Beach Art Center Orange Beach Art Center is housed on the historic one-time site of the Orange Beach Hotel. Sporting a scenic shot of Wolf Bay under the umbrella of some of the oldest trees in the area, the gallery features an impressive collection of local arts and crafts and unique souvenirs.  « hide View more Orange Beach attractions » « View less Orange Beach attractions

	Top rated restaurants
	1. Ginny Lane Bar & Grill Ginny Lane Bar & Grill, in The Wharf Entertainment Complex, is a casual dining facility complimented by a menu of continental cuisine. Blue Crab & Cream Cheese Dip, Fried Green Tomatoes & Spicy Shrimp, Lump Crab Cakes, Pepperoni Pizza, Fried Shrimp Po'Boy, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Spiced Pecan and Pear Salad, Shrimp and Artichoke Bisque, Warm Goat Cheese Salad. Kids Welcome Until 10 pm.  « hide 2. Cosmo's Restaurant A regular live entertainment venue for local and international talent, Cosmo's Restaurant has been a gathering spot for the Orange Beach party crowd for over two decades. Cosmo's menu includes Calamari, Crawfish Tails, Crab Claws, Po'Boy Sandwiches, Cosmo's Clubs, Catfish, Fettuccine Alfredo, Seafood Pasta, Black-N-Blue Shrimp. Outdoor Dining. Bar. Exotic Drink Selections. Fresh Sushi Bar Nightly. Cosmo's is a 2007 People Choice Best Sushi Award Winner.  « hide 3. The Keg Lounge & Grill The Keg Lounge and Grill is the only nightclub on Orange Beach. An island fixture, The Keg Lounge is popular for it's superb patented Keg Burger, Pizza, and Homemade Barbecue.  « hide

	Orange Beach Insider tips
	1. Getting To Orange Beach Jack Edwards Airport, Fifteen Minutes Outside Orange Beach Pensacola Regional Airport, Forty-five Minute Drive To Orange Beach Mobile Regional Airport, One Hour Fifteen Drive From Orange Beach  « hide 2. Alabama Gulf Coast Convention And Visitors Bureau Planning a visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast? The Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official source of vacation information for the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan area. Contact the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. 23685 Perdido Beach Blvd www.orangebeach.com 251-974-1510 or 800-982-8562  « hide 3. Orange Beach Police Department 4480 Orange Beach Boulevard 251-981-9777 or 911  « hide

	Orange Beach nightlife
	In Orange Beach 1. V.I.P Lounge V.I.P Lounge is a chic European-style hotspot on the shores of ole' Alabama. A sultry atmosphere is accompanied by a soundtrack of tracing electronic dance music.  « hide