Beach Access in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores
Orange Beach Beach Access Points
Romar Beach Access
- Location: 24522 Perdido Beach Blvd.
- Amenities: Restrooms, showers, and picnic areas.
Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access
- Location: Intersection of Hwy 182 and Hwy 161
- Amenities: Restrooms and showers.
Alabama Point Beach Access
- Location: Near Perdido Pass Bridge
- Amenities: Boardwalk, showers, and restrooms.
Shell Beach Access
- Location: 28280 Perdido Beach Blvd
- Amenities: Small parking lot
Gulf State Park Pavillion
- Location:22250 E. Beach Blvd.
- Amenities: Picnic tables, shaded pavilions, restrooms, and showers.
Gulf Shores Beach Access Points
Gulf Place Beach Access
- Location: Intersection of Hwy 59 and Beach Blvd.
- Amenities: Restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and a large boardwalk.
Lagoon Pass Beach
- Location: West Beach Blvd.
- Amenities: Calm waters suitable for families with small children.
13th Street Public Access
- Location: West Beach Blvd.
- Amenities: Minimal, with no restrooms or showers.
East Gulf Place Beach Access
- Location: Near the Gulf State Park boundary.
- Amenities: Reserved for residents with parking decals.
Resident Parking Passes
Daily Parking Rates:
$15.00 - All day for personal vehicle
$35.00 - All day for vehicles with a trailer, buses or large RVs
Annual Beach Access Parking Decal:
- $100.00 per decal
- Available for purchase at Gulf State Park Headquarters and Visitor Center
- Valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31)
- One decal per vehicle
Orange Beach Resident Parking
- Free with a valid driver's license displaying Orange Beach address
- Available at Orange Beach City Hall under Orange Beach Policy
- Valid for one calendar year (January 1 - December 31)
- One decal per vehicle
United States Military and Veteran Parking
- Free for active, former, and veterans.
- Proper proof of service (DDF 214) and a valid ID is required.
- Available at Gulf State Park Headquarters and Visitor Center
- Decal does not expire
- One decal per service member