Orange Beach is a small resort town along the Gulf of Mexico in eastern Alabama. The town has benefited in recent years from visitors searching for quieter destinations than Pensacola, Key West and Panama City. Orange Beach's main attraction is Gulf State Park, a 6,150-acre wildlife preserve ideal for campers and naturalists. Visitors looking outside of area golf courses for tourist destinations find restaurants, parks and boat charters within Orange Beach's city limits.
The Golf Club of the Wharf
Orange Beach visitors drive a few minutes west of the city to enjoy The Golf Club of the Wharf in Gulf Shores. This par 71, 6,182-yard course is part of the The Wharf Resort and offers tee times Tuesdays through Sundays. The course was made more difficult with bunkers, sharper curves and water hazards installed by Jay and Carter Morrish in 2005. The Golf Club of the Wharf's Clubhouse includes a pro shop and dining room for golfers looking to lounge after their rounds are complete.
The Golf Club of the Wharf
520 Clubhouse Dr.
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
(251) 968-7366
thewharfal.com/?section=experience&page=golf
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing offers fishing charters and parties along the Wolf Bay coast. The company's six party boats allow groups of up to 93 passengers to catch red snapper, king mackerel and other fish in the bay. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing combines partial groups interested in fishing excursions through its Walk On Fishing service. The company caters to experienced anglers and sailors with pontoon, jet ski, kayak and sailboat charters with half-day and full-day rates.
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing
4575 S. Wilson Blvd.
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
(251) 962-2020
alabamadeepseafishing.com
Cosmos Restaurant & Bar
Visitors to Orange Beach, Alabama, enjoy homemade meals and views of Gulf State Park at Cosmos Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant creates crab claws, lavesh and firecracker shrimp for a delicious start to every dinner. Diners choose from house specialties such as pork tenderloin, chicken roulade and the fresh catch of the day at Cosmos Restaurant & Bar. The restaurant's sushi bar is open daily at 5 p.m. with all-day service on Sunday for diners interested in octopus and tuna rolls.
Cosmos Restaurant & Bar
25753 Canal Rd.
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
(251) 948-9663
cosmosrestaurantandbar.com
Adventure Island
Visitors to the Orange Beach Golf Center looking for family fun drive a few minutes south to Adventure Island. This quaint amusement park along the Gulf of Mexico features a simulated volcano complete with sound effects, lights and vibrating "rocks." Adventure Island houses a cart racing track and bumper boats for tourists looking to compete away from the golf course. The park's miniature golf course is the largest in Orange Beach with 18 holes of windmills, ponds and tough slopes to challenge golfers of all ages.
Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
(251) 974-1500
adventure-island.com
About The Author
Nicholas Katers is a freelance writer located in Franklin, Wis. He teaches American History at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His current projects include blogging for HybridMile as well as bimonthly articles in CCN Magazine. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys golfing, reading and attending sporting events.
