Things to Do in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores

The Wharf

• The Wharf is a resort that also offers public spaces where anyone can shop, dine and enjoy entertainment. The Wharf has over 10 restaurants, as well as clothing stores and specialty shops like Build-A-Bear. The complex also contains a movie theater, an adventure zone, a cigar bar and a live performance space.

  The Wharf

  23101 Canal Road

  Orange Beach, AL 36561

  877-942-7325

  thewharfal.com

Sailing Tour

• The Daedalus offers sailboat cruises for up to 22 people out of Orange Beach. A variety of cruises are available, including dolphin watching, swimming and twilight cruises. The boat is also available for private charter.

  Sail The Daedalus

  5749 Bay La Launch Avenue

  Orange Beach, AL 36561

  251-987-1228

  sailthedaedalus.com

Deep Sea Fishing

• Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Charters offers walk on and private charter trips. Fishing trips last from four hours to overnight. A variety of snapper, mahi-mahi, grouper and barracuda are some of the species commonly caught in the area. The company suggests an overnight trip for catching marlin, tuna and sailfish. The company also rents kayaks, jet skis and pontoon boats. You may also consider Distraction Charters, which offers family-friendly fishing trips lasting four to six hours.

  Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Charters

  4575 South Wilson Boulevard

  Orange Beach, AL 36561

  251-962-2020

  alabamadeepseafishing.com

  Distraction Charters

  Orange Beach Marina Charter Docks

  27075 Marina Road

  Orange Beach, AL 36561

  251-975-8111

  distractioncharters.com

Golf

• Orange Beach Golf Center is a public golf course operated by the Orange Beach Parks and Recreation Department. The center features a nine-hole course and a driving range. It offers yearly memberships, which allow members to play unlimited golf for the year. Memberships are available for residents and non-residents, although non-residents pay more. Visitors may also pay on a per game basis.

  Orange Beach Golf Center

  4700 Easy Street

  Orange Beach, AL 36561

  251-981-4653

  obparksandrec.com

Indian and Sea Museum

• The Indian and Sea Museum features exhibits that examine the history of the gulf's fishing industry. The museum also contains artifacts from the Native American tribes of the area. The museum is open on Tuesday and Thursday.

  Indian And Sea Museum

  25805 John Snook Drive

  Orange Beach, AL 36561

  251-981-8545

  obparksandrec.com