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Orange Beach Beach Access

Orange Beach Public Beaches: Cotton Bayou, Romar & Alabama Point

Gulf State Park runs four public beach accesses in Orange Beach: Romar Beach, Cotton Bayou, Alabama Point East and Shell Beach.

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Orange Beach public beach accesses

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Romar Beach

24450 Perdido Beach Blvd. Parking, restrooms and outdoor showers.

Gulf State Park beaches

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Cotton Bayou

25900 Perdido Beach Blvd, near the intersection of Highways 182 and 161. Restrooms, outdoor showers and an ADA beach access mat at the east ramp.

Gulf State Park beaches

Gulf State Park

Alabama Point East

Just east of the Perdido Pass Bridge, with wide beach, dunes, boardwalks, picnic areas, restrooms, outdoor showers and free loaner life jackets.

Gulf State Park beaches

Gulf State Park

Shell Beach

28282 Perdido Beach Blvd. Parking and a portable restroom.

Gulf State Park beaches

Parking

Parking at Orange Beach public beaches

Wide white-sand beach in Orange Beach

Gulf State Park charges for parking at its Orange Beach accesses. The City of Orange Beach lists the rate as $15 all day for a personal vehicle. Pay at a kiosk (place the receipt on your dashboard) or by QR code, which registers your license plate. A daily pass works at all Gulf State Park beach accesses. Overnight parking is not allowed.

Source: City of Orange Beach, State Beach Access Parking, and Gulf State Park beaches.

Staying with us? Most Brett/Robinson Orange Beach condos are Gulf-front, so you can walk straight to the sand without public parking.

Good to Know

Before you go

Gulf water meeting the shoreline

Check the beach flag at each access for water conditions. Dogs are not allowed on Orange Beach's Gulf beaches.

For beaches across Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, see our top-rated public beaches guide and public access parking page. Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals has hosted beach vacations on the Alabama Gulf Coast since 1985, with 1,800+ units across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Perdido Key.

Guest Questions

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cotton Bayou beach?

Cotton Bayou is a Gulf State Park beach access at 25900 Perdido Beach Blvd. in Orange Beach, near the intersection of Highways 182 and 161.

Where is Romar Beach?

Romar Beach is a Gulf State Park beach access at 24450 Perdido Beach Blvd. in Orange Beach.

Where is Alabama Point beach?

Alabama Point East is just east of the Perdido Pass Bridge in Orange Beach, with boardwalks, picnic areas and free loaner life jackets.

How much is parking at Orange Beach public beaches?

The City of Orange Beach lists Gulf State Park beach access parking at $15 all day for a personal vehicle. Check the official page for current rates.

Are dogs allowed on Orange Beach beaches?

No. The City of Orange Beach does not allow dogs on Gulf beaches.

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