Area Guide
Neighborhood & Community
Orange Beach, Alabama — a coastal community with world-class dining, recreation, and a tight-knit community feel.
About Orange Beach
A Coastal City That Balances Beach Life and Year-Round Community
Orange Beach, Alabama, is a coastal resort city in Baldwin County with a year-round population of approximately 8,400 to 9,700, which swells significantly during peak tourist seasons. Its school system is highly rated, having earned the second-highest score on the 2025 Alabama State Report Card.
The city is largely car-dependent for daily errands, though areas like The Wharf and stretches along Perdido Beach Boulevard offer walkability for dining and entertainment. Average commute times are approximately 17.6 minutes. Major local attractions include The Wharf entertainment district, Gulf State Park, and various water sports and environmental learning centers.
Orange Beach directly borders Gulf Shores to the west, while Pensacola, Florida, is approximately a 30 to 50-minute drive away.
~9,700
Year-round population
17.6
Minutes avg. commute
No. 2
Alabama school report card
30–50
Minutes to Pensacola, FL
Dining
Top Restaurants Nearby
Zeke's Restaurant
4.6 ★
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd
Cosmo's Restaurant & Bar
4.5 ★
25753 Canal Rd
The Gulf - Orange Beach
4.3 ★
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd
Cobalt the Restaurant
4.3 ★
28099 Perdido Beach Blvd
Wolf Bay Restaurant
4.1 ★
24131 Perdido Beach Blvd
Voyagers
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd
GTs On The Bay
4.3 ★
26189 Canal Rd
Carver's Steakhouse
25775 Perdido Beach Blvd
Coffee
Coffee & Café Spots
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions & Entertainment
The Wharf
Entertainment district with dining, shops, and concerts
SanRoc Cay Marina
Marina with shopping and waterfront dining
Flora-Bama
Iconic live-music bar on the AL/FL border
Coastal Arts Center
Art gallery and cultural center
Orange Beach History Museum
Local history and heritage exhibits
Orange Beach Recreation Center
Sports, fitness, and community programs
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach
Boutique hotel and dining
Orange Beach Event Center
Events and convention space
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