Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach is a city of 8,407 people in Baldwin County, Alabama, founded in 1984.
Why visit Orange Beach
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 85 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic Wharf 15, Gulf State Park and Waterfront Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Orange Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orange Beach
Orange Beach is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The population was 8,095 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 8,534.
From the Wikipedia article Orange Beach, Alabama (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Shell Beach
Beach · 3.4 mi
Located east of Perdido Pass Bridge, Shell Beach offers an easy access to the eastern most part of Gulf State Park’s beaches. For a...
Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Alabama Point Beach
Beach · 2.9 mi
Alabama Point has many names - locals refer to it as Point East, Florida Point, or Perdido Pass. A great beach for families and seniors,...
Caribe Marina
Marina and boat launch · 3.0 mi
28101 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Orange Beach Canoe Trail Site 2
Hiking and trails
Has all of Wolf Bay to explore - potential one way to Graham Creek launch.
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes85
The Beli - The Original Beach Deli
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
Welcome to The Beli - The Original Beach Deli, a beloved restaurant located in the sunny shores of Orange Beach, AL, that caters to...
4725 Main Street, Orange Beach
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00, Su 08:00-19:00
Docs Seafood & Steaks
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
24221 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Cactus Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
25311 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
China Dragon
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
25405 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Francos
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
25241 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Ginny Lane Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
4851 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach
Mama Lotties Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
25405 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
73 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Beech Campers & Mobile Home Park
Campground · 1.1 mi
4224 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Best Western Premier the Tides
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
26032 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Buena Vista Coastal RV Resort
Campground · 2.7 mi
23601 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Holiday Inn Express
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
24700 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Sping Hill Suites by Marriott at The Wharf
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
4673 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach
Terry Cove Motor Coach Resort
Campground · 1.9 mi
4650 Griffith Marina Road, Orange Beach
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Thomas by the Sea Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
26547 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Prebyaterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
26640 Canal Road, Orange Beach
Romar Beach Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
23370 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Orange Beach Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
4900 Wilson Boulevard, Orange Beach
Healthcare8
American Family Care Orange Beach
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
25775 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Gravely Chiropractic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
4223 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Orange Beach Anti-Aging Medicine & Weight Loss
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
25405 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
South Baldwin Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
4223 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Walk In Med Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
25405 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach
Map of Orange Beach
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 57°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 72°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 74°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 73°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 70°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pensacola Forest Sherman Nas (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Baldwin County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-20: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-09-14: Hurricane Sally (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jack Edwards Airport (GUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Elberta 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Gulf Shores 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Foley 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Bon Secour 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Magnolia Springs 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Lillian 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Warrington 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Bellview 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- West Pensacola 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Condos in Orange Beach Alabama, Chris Watson from Louisville, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Sunset over orange beach, Gskinner1224, CC BY 4.0
- Orange Beach - panoramio, Josh Travis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phoenix Condos view in Orange Beach Alabama, Kevin Stephenson from Florence, AL, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Vacation at Orange Beach - panoramio, Josh Travis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- STS127-E-12005 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- STS127-E-12004 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS050-E-60350 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148612 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148611 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-96070 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148614 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148615 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-19055 - View of Louisiana, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-148613 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS127-E-12006 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- Publix 1213, deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Surfing Dolphin, The Pug Father from Louisville, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Waiting on the tide, Golf of Mexico, Casey Muir-Taylor, CC BY 2.0
- Portunus sayi 86331106, drnancyjackson, CC BY 4.0
- Portunus sayi 86331115, drnancyjackson, CC BY 4.0
- Portunus sayi 86331124, drnancyjackson, CC BY 4.0
- Moon in morning daylight (4-11-2026), SpongeLover08, CC0
- Phoenix Condominium - panoramio, Josh Travis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Diplodus holbrookii 175787964, Alan Jeon, CC0
- Diplodus holbrookii 175787964 (cropped), Alan Jeon, CC0
- Thunder on the Gulf - panoramio, EricEricson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willet (49157556103), Shawn Taylor, CC BY 2.0
- Echeneis naucrates 126569092, Farren Dell, CC BY 4.0
- Pinctada imbricata 79321781, Farren Dell Rossman, CC BY 4.0
- Pinctada imbricata 79321378, Farren Dell Rossman, CC BY 4.0
- Pinctada imbricata 79321742, Farren Dell Rossman, CC BY 4.0
- Pinctada imbricata 79321771, Farren Dell Rossman, CC BY 4.0
- Pinctada imbricata 79321792, Farren Dell Rossman, CC BY 4.0
- Pinctada imbricata 79321784, Farren Dell Rossman, CC BY 4.0
- Echeneis naucrates 152705630, Farren Dell, CC BY 4.0
- Alabama Forest Trees, 8bit12man, CC BY 4.0
- Girl at the beach catches the sun, 2011, Casey Muir-Taylor from Birmingham, United States, CC BY 2.0
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