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Public Beaches in Orange Beach

Below the map, you will find more information and photos of the public beaches in Orange Beach. Rip Current and Beach Warning Flag information is located at the bottom of this page.

Gulf State Park provides access to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The park’s beach pavilion, and the three public beach areas scattered along Alabama Hwy. 182 in Orange Beach, provide plenty of space to relax or play. Whether you’re looking for open beach, a spot to surf fish, or you just want to do some people watching, there’s plenty to do at the park’s beaches.

The facilities at the park’s public beach access areas are relatively new. A new beach pavilion was built after Hurricane Ivan destroyed the old one. The new facility, which opened in 2006, is larger and designed to better withstand hurricanes. Park facilities at Florida Point, Cotton Bayou and Romar Beach were all built after Hurricane Ivan.

In addition to the Gulf State Park's beaches, there are four islands in the Terry Cove area that are popular with boaters.  There is one public beach in Orange Beach on Wolf Bay.  This park and beach area is owned and maintained by the City of Orange Beach.

A flag system to warn of dangerous swimming conditions is used at each of the park’s beach areas. The three public beach areas in Orange Beach are maintained with help from the city. Camping, fires, glass containers and pets are prohibited at all of the park’s beach access areas.

Orange Beach Area Public Beach Access Map

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Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion, Orange Beach, AL

Gulf State Park Beach Pavilion

The 100,000 square foot open-air beach pavilion is located 2.7 miles east of Alabama Highway 59 and 3.7 miles west of Alabama Highway 161. It is surrounded by undeveloped beachfront that stretches for about 150 yards to the east and about 1 mile to the west. Notable for its eye-catching, inverted curved roof, the beach pavilion contains air-conditioned restrooms, private showers, a snack bar, picnic areas and two huge fireplaces.

A $5 parking fee is assessed for passenger vehicles and there is a $12.50 charge for large vans and RVs. The beach pavilion is available for rent and is a popular place for family reunions, weddings and corporate parties.

The beach pavilion opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at sunset.

 

Romar Beach

This beach access area is located 6.6 miles east of Alabama Highway 59 and 1.3 miles west of Alabama Highway 161. The parking lot is paved but there are no restrooms or outdoor showers on site at this time. Port-o-lets are available, however.
Romar Beach Access
Romar Beach

Cotton Bayou Beach

This public beach area is located 5.1 miles east of Alabama Highway 59 and .2 mile west of Ala Highway 161. The Cotton Bayou beach access area has restrooms, outdoor showers and free parking. The beach is a short walk from the parking lot.

Cotton Bayou Beach Access
Cotton Bayou Beach

Florida Point & Alabama Point
(east & west sides of Perdido Pass)

Alabama Point is on the west side with a bulkhead and jetty that run the length of the Pass. The jetties are great for fishing.

Florida Point is on the east side. Lots of parking, bathhouse, the beach runs the length of the pass and around to the Gulf. Four boardwalks over the dunes and sea oats if you want to go directly to the Gulf.
Florida Point Beach Access at Perdido Pass
Florida Point Beach Access

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Perdido Pass and the Beaches.

Waterfront Park (on Wolf Bay)

26425 Canal Road
(1/4 mile east of Hwy 161)

The Orange Beach Waterfront Park has a 400’ fishing pier with covered pavilions and picnic tables, restrooms, and a large kid’s park. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. Waterfront Park shares the grounds with the
Orange Beach Arts Center on Wolf Bay. Lots of paved parking. A good place to watch Orange Beach Sunsets in the summer.

Orange Beach Waterfront Park Photo
Orange Beach Waterfront Park

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Orange Beach Waterfront Park.


Beach Safety Information

Rip Current Warning
Beach Warning Flags


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