Imagine this, you walk onto a beautiful white sand beach where waves of crystal clear water is…read morewashing across the shoreline and as far as the eye can see there are no other people in sight, the sun is out and the temps are in the low 80's this must be paradise or maybe a deserted island? This turned out to be quite the find especially in the off-season, it's rare to be able to enjoy such a place with an unobstructed view and isolation except for a few birds chasing sand crabs and bait fish. If you only focus on the beauty it hard to believe you're only a stone's throw from civilization. The only thing missing was a beach covered in beautiful shells and maybe a few well placed palm trees to add a little shade and some ambiance. Well there were some small shells and a slight breeze so I was happy happy happy to steal a line from Bob Ross, I think this is a scene he would of painted, maybe add a little "Yellow Ochre" and a touch of "Phthalo Blue" yeah I think those would complete the painting. There are a few amenities here, a restroom, a few pop machines and two extremely long board walks to get you from the parking lot to the sugar sand. I don't know if I've really ever experienced a perfect day I know I've been blessed to have had so many great ones but this is a bucket list place that I wasn't expecting. I think this is how everyday should be...

Great spot when looking for a beach in Orange Beach. Plenty of parking (paid) to find at this…read morelocation and easy on/off access to the highway. Amenities include onsite restrooms, picnic shelters, and usually a few food trucks for refreshments. You do have to walk for a little ways to get to the actual beach so those who have mobility issues might want to pass on this location. Once you get to the beach though, beautiful white sugar sand will be waiting for you. I was very impressed with the beach, very clean and awesome sand quality. The waves were a little rough on the day that we went but there is a side off of the gulf that is adjacent to the canal that has calmer water if you want to go swimming. The canal offers fun views of various boats going in and out of the harbor. Lifeguards are sometimes on duty at this location but not all of the time. This beach is basically in the middle of the action in OB. You are within a short distance of many great restaurants, shops, and bars and the Florida state line. Beach was never too crowded when we went and that was at the height of Spring Break season. Great time at the ocean!

My last 5 year old review focused on the summer concerts, it's time for an update!…read more I am seven years into my retirement at the all-around best beach I've ever had the pleasure to sink my toes in, and I have literally been to hundreds! First of all, let me tell you a bit about the Gulf Shores beaches themselves. There is thirty-two miles of pristine, sugar-white beaches here. Unlike anywhere else, this sand is unique because it is made of quartz, formed over millions of years from the Appalachian Mountains, which gives it that brilliant color and lets it stay cool even in the heat of the summer. With over 8 million visitors each year, this community really thrives on its tourism base. What I absolutely cherish is that when I go down there in the morning, the sands look absolutely pristine, meaning there is no trash, no clutter, no mess. They smooth it out, comb it, and groom it every single day. If anybody leaves behind a chair, toy, or tent, it is picked up and donated every day. Gulf Shores really lives up to that motto of being a small town with a big beach because the calendar is packed with world-class events. Kicking off with the Hangout Music Festival in May, the white sands turn into the ultimate summer kick-off. We also love the lively Ballyhoo Festival, and the Annual National Shrimp Festival in October brings hundreds of thousands of people to the coast for four days of seafood, art, and music. Of course, you can't talk about this area without talking about the incredible food scene, especially the fresh, local seafood right off the boats. Whether you're buying it fresh to cook at home or enjoying it at a local waterfront spot, the quality of our regional fishing is just unbelievable. Getting to enjoy iconic local catches like red snapper, grouper, flounder, and speckled trout, or seasonal favorites like tripletail and triggerfish. And the shrimp, oh yeah, fresh shrimp is fantastic and with the added benefit of our local deep-water delicious royal reds, it's a big part of what makes living here so wonderful for me. Now, while I'm talking about a truly special place in my heart, it is this town's unparalleled commitment to conservation and preservation. Specifically dear are my two absolute favorite animals, the sea turtle and the manatee. From the dedicated Share the Beach efforts that monitor the annual sea turtle nesting season from the time they lay their eggs until the babies hatch, to all the practices and the marine conservation for the manatees, or the floaty potatoes or sea cows as some people call them, this is truly a sanctuary for these gentle giants. I annually adopt Bama who winters in Crystal River, FL but comes back here every year :-) I still vividly remember my first steps on my first sandy beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I was really, really young. From the beaches of my home in Los Angeles to over a decade living in Cape Cod, all those experiences, including my many sandy beaches throughout the Caribbean, from coast to coast in Mexico, the Mediterranean, and Central America, it has been an amazing journey. I now find myself in a place that I call home in many ways, just as magical as many of those moments were over these sixty-plus years throughout my life. Bottom line: Whether you are just visiting for the week or lucky enough to call this place home, the way the small-town charm blends with these expansive, pristine shores makes it the ultimate beach destination. It is the perfect blend of warmth, beauty, and almost endless possibilities, and I am proud to say this is my little slice of paradise.

These are the cleanest, most beautiful beaches I have EVER experienced. There was lost of Jelly…read morefish on our 2025 vacation, but it wasnt a deal breaker as its not always like that. The sand is pristine white, and the waters are the most tranquil aqua blue color you ever seen. There are SO many shells. I didnt see super large ones, but MORE than enough for each person to get a zip lock baggie FULL to bring home. The people are so very kind and helpful. I absolutely love it here. Also, I have to use a wheelchair 75% of my walking. So if you are disabled, you can take your wheelchair to the edge of the boardwalk, and walk a very short distance with a bit of help right to the shore. It was no trouble for me with my son to assist me. Highly recommend checking this place off your bucket list!

We had an extremely rude gate women yell at my teenage friend because we were picking up our…read morefriends and she said that we disobeyed her by letting our friends in the car and she yelled at the car in a deep voice to GET OUT OR else then ran after our car. Not expectable she fully screamed and we were being extremely respectful the whole time!

Best lazy River in Orange Beach! We love the Oasis. Where else can you have a wave pool, lazy…read moreRiver, bar and grill, hammocks, and more all in one place? Only at the Wharf's oasis

What a treasure for hikers in the state of Florida. There are miles and miles of well maintained…read moretrails with multiple parking spots along the way. Some trails are concrete while others are wooden boardwalks so you are walking above the swamps. There are benches along the way and on one trail a playground with slides and a fort like structure. There are also bathrooms in some areas. Obviously it is Florida so all flat terrain. Some of the trails take you to the beach and others around a beautiful lake and campground. There were people around every time we hiked so felt pretty secure. There is also a resturant along the way but we did not make it there. Trails are for walkers and bikers so be cautious of the bicycles but almost all rides were courteous. I highly recommend taking a stroll or a bike ride in the park. There are bike rentals at the state park and if you stay there bikes are included.

This small beach area is found at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161. Nestled between…read moresome of the most popular condominiums in the area. There's one wooden boardwalk that is approximately 100 feet long & then only another 100 feeto the shoreline. When you reach the end of the boardwalk, you are greeted by a large wooden turtle with a large wooden toy box. The turtle reads got a toy, leave a toy, need a toy, take a toy. So, if you forget sand pails, shovels, & other random tools for occupying the kids, it's there so they can create sand castle cities or to bury you in the sand for fun pics, very cool! Me & my honey go here regularly and find it normally less crowded than most other other beach access areas plus there's free parking, restrooms with showers and they have concessions like snow cones during the summer season. If you look to the right, you can see the beach for miles and miles if you look to the left you see the pier attached to the Four Seasons of Romar Beach.  One of the perks of staying at the hotel is having access to the pier for an even better view of the gulf wildlife that flies by or swims in water. The view is expansive, heck we could see the fireworks on July 4th all the way over in Florida and miles east past the big beach in Gulf Shores, majestic!! Restaurants nearby, for walking, include Cotton's (but they typically don't open until 4pm), Gilbey's Seafood & Steak.. There is also a Starbucks and Dairy Queen nearby if you are looking for something a little quicker. Bottom line: It's a nice piece of beach with most ammenities you need. Love it!!

Alabama beaches are some of the best there is! Clear clean waters, beautiful white sand, nice…read moretemperatures, not overly crowded...what's not to love? As a resident of this state, I'm proud of the beautiful places we have that are within a few hours drive, and Orange Beach is one of my favorites!

It's the beach. How can you not give it 5 stars. Beautiful sugar white sand. Clear water.read more

This review is only for Bella Beach Properties and not for the unit we stayed in. The unit, Sugar…read moreBeach 153, was not well maintained or in a great spot in the complex. Unfortunately it was located exactly above the garbage dumpsters which were emptied six days a week between 4 am and 7 am, which meant that sleeping late was not an option. Bella was very accomodating with our situation, even trying to find us alternate units which unfortunately were not suitable or cost more. In the end, we stayed and they refunded us a portion of our cost. I would recommend Bella. I would not recommend Sugar Beach 153.

Bella beach is my management company they have already way surpassed my old company. If they treat…read moreme right; they will treat you the same way.

Stayed in room 55. Very nice cozy place. Definitely coming back to this place. Not a whole bunch of…read morepeople or crowds. Plus, its directly on the beach.

Very pleased with the Emerald Skye Condo #56. We stayed here for a week and it was just a good…read moreplace as the condo had all the right things like beach chairs, toys for the little one to build sand castle and even a boogie board to use on the ocean which she was to chicken to use. Great location right beside the Gulf Coast Pier and lots of open beach for everyone to use. Public parking was all up and down the shore line also so if you want to walk up down beach and find friends or just meet new ones you could.

Very clean beach! Absolutely great for family fun or a relaxing day by the water! Water stations…read moreare available to wash off the sand! Parking was very affordable ($3)! Kids definitely enjoyed themselves!

While they do not have full facilities here, portable toilets are available. Parking is feee, but…read moreget there early. The entrance to the beach is easy, just watch out for the people fishing right at the entrance. Beach was clean.

It was beautiful and we enjoyed our time there. Kids spend time building their castles and walking…read morearound was relaxing

Great place for a small wedding. Very beautiful. Sunsets gorgeous! You do have to hike a bit to get…read moreaway from the crowds so go barefoot.

Kia took care of us all day long! Kept moving umbrella for us and making sure we were enjoying…read moreourselves! $30 for 2 loungers with umbrella was awesome! I do wish they would discount for multiple days though, just a suggestion! Thanks Kai for making our day at the beach great! Ok so today a totally different experience, had to wait 1.5 hours for Cade to finally show up to take our money then he disappeared for another hour, had to flag him down on his four wheeler and ask him to move our umbrella and he said he'd get to us in a few and kept going! When he sat down in his chair instead of coming to us my mom started walking over there and he must have realized as he jumped on it and moved the umbrella after telling us we couldn't have one chair in the shade and one in sun?? Maybe he should have Kai show him as it was no problem for Kai, so after he left the guy next to us did it for us! We are still down here and haven't seen him since! I might call next time before renting and see who is working!

This is a beautiful beach and the staff had our chairs together bright and early every day. Our…read morenames were on them and we were asked multiple times each day if we needed anything. Ethan did an amazing job of taking care of us!