Orange Beach Alabama Map

About Orange Beach, Alabama

Orange Beach is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,407. The population density is 216.3 people per km². Orange Beach is located at 30.2944°N, 87.5736°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36561.

Orange Beach, Alabama, unfolds as a vibrant ribbon of white sand and shimmering Gulf waters, a place where the air itself seems to hum with a perpetual, sun-drenched energy. It lies 19.3 miles south-west of Bellview, FL (from Bellview, FL: bearing 233°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-north-east of Gulf Shores. The landscape is a delicate balance of coastal dunes, their sea oats whispering secrets to the salty breeze, and the emerald embrace of Perdido Bay, its waters a haven for a thousand shades of blue and green. Palm trees, their fronds a restless semaphore against the vast sky, punctuate the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows as the sun arcs through its daily journey. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain gently slopes inland, giving way to marshy expanses and the whispering pines that speak of a subtler, more ancient Alabama. The pervasive scent of salt and blooming jasmine hangs heavy, a perfumed counterpoint to the cries of gulls wheeling overhead. The history of Orange Beach is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the Gulf, a legacy of fishing and the simple, hardy life that springs from the sea. For generations, this was a place of quiet fishing villages, where the rhythm of the tides dictated the pulse of daily existence, and the local economy was woven from the silver gleam of mullet and the robust flavor of shrimp. While tourism has transformed much of Orange Beach into a vibrant destination, the echoes of its maritime past remain, visible in the weathered docks and the enduring pride in the catch of the day. The town’s distinctive character is also shaped by its proximity to the Gulf State Park, a verdant sanctuary that preserves a vital slice of the coastal ecosystem, offering a breath of wildness amidst the burgeoning development and a constant reminder of the natural splendor that first drew people to this sun-kissed stretch of Alabama.

About This Orange Beach Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Orange Beach, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Orange Beach and Baldwin County.

Detailed location data for Orange Beach includes the ZIP code (36561), telephone area code (386), county seat of Baldwin County (Bay Minette), and school district assignment (Orange Beach City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Orange Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.