Orange Beach Welcome Center Reviews

4.8

1 of 25 Best Attractions in Orange Beach


Reviews

Looking for maps

By guylagregory |

We should have stopped when we got to Orange Beach, but we didn't. Stopped the day we left to get maps. They had information for restaurants, things to do and see. It would of saved us time on the Internet.

Very Helpful

By bear7711 |

Arriving in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, we knew what kinds of experiences we wanted to have, but weren't sure the best places to find them. The welcome center was extremely helpful. We were very impressed. It's a great place to start your Gulf Shores/Orange Beach trip.

Smile, people!

By Candice S |

We visited the welcome center twice and each time we were greeted less than warmly, as were the other visitors in there when we were. The information racks were neat and full.

By ths2wllpas |

Good info for newcomers or if you have been coming here for years.. and always a cup of coffee..

Vacation first time visitor

By Gingerman1967 |

We stopped in on one of the first days of our vacation, and we were so glad that we did! The facility was very inviting, well organized with efficient, friendly staff members. A lovely lady named Gail was exceptionally helpful assisting us with planning economical activities and recommending some fabulous dinner spots. All visitors to the area definitely need to make this visit a priority!

Very Informative

By NormaRae03 |

Someone greeted us as we entered and gave us a bag with some info that we could add whatever we wanted to it. Questions were answered. Worth a stop.

Helpful

By James M |

Since the temperature was so cold time at the beach was very limited. After the second day of being on the beach with jeans and a sweat shirt we decided to see what else there was to do. Stopped in and was welcomed by friendly staff. Got some great ideas and planned to site see.

Very Informative

By ejackson_RollTide |

Great to our Association. Provided coupon books and handouts for everyone coming to the conference. Very nice touch.

On the beach side road, so you can't miss it

By trjtrj1 |

The people inside doing the meet & greet were pleasant, helpful and locals, so had useful information.

You must drive to get there and it's worth it

By leonor c |

I came to Orange Beach from Pensacola. The welcome center was placed well beyond the entry to the beach and hotel area. It was well lit, had clean restrooms, plenty of literature and a helpful staff. The coupons they had were not usable. It was not their fault. I went to one hotel, and as the coupon said walk ins only, I went in and they did not have rooms at that price, only higher. I tried another coupon at another hotel and same result. The other brochures and papers were informative and the durable bag they gave came in handy later when we were on the beach. The bag was water resistant and tear resistant so it was great for wet swim wear.

Helpful & Loaded with Character

By Gaylemae |

Answered all my questions, plenty of pamphlets to look at, easy access and a pretty view. Even got a gift when I signed in with FourSquare. Good place to start when you need area info

Open 7 days a week

By capitollover |

This welcome center is clean, welcoming, and open every day. There a racks and racks of information about dining, lodging, and activities of both Orange Beach and Gulf Shores as well as other places on the "Eastern Shore" (of Mobile Bay).

The attendants were very helpful, and can provide various maps of the area.

The restrooms were clean, and there is ample parking.

Classy Visitor Center

By mseyk1 |

We have vacationed in Orange Beach several times. Our first stop always is the Visitor Center because we not only find out what fun things are going on in town while we’re here, but we also pick up a bag of goodies like the coupon book! We think the Visitor Center is staffed by wonderful folks. And it’s beautifully decorated.

Very Helpful

By sueylt |

Stop by the Orange Beach Welcome Center when you come into Orange Beach. The staff is friendly and they can give you a lot of information about local businesses.

Must do stop when arrive.

By Cakelady477 |

We always stop by the welcome center for information pamphlets and of course any with dining or entertainment coupons. Lot's of information not only for travelers new to the Orange Beach but also those very familiar to the area.

Wealth of information

By Colleen Tompkins |

Be sure and stop at the Orange Beach Visitor Center when coming into town! Beautiful, spacious interior! The folks there are more than happy to direct you to any information or activities that you may be looking for. They have a wealth of information for Tours, Lecture Series, Historical sites, Activities, Golf, Restaurants, Specialty shops and lots of coupons. Be sure to check out the local Newspapers in the bins outside, loaded with info too!

People here are Wonderful & Interested in your Stay!

By pbm13 |

Very helpful and very friendly. You can get info on just about anything available in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. Definitely a worthwhile stop!

Great ideas

By Don M |

Always very clean.Staff helpful in making suggestions
love Orange beach,al.
lots of free brochures & pares & coupons.

Orange Beach Welcome Center

By Wander60696854102 |

Attendant was very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Lots of information available here. Worth the time to stop and chat.

waste of time

By AllenBarrett |

Bad attitude with no focus on those seeking information. Having the person in there was a waste of time and money as everything we accomplished was done without help.

Come here as soon as you arrive!

By MilesOfFun |

The ladies who work here are very cordial and a joy to talk to. But mostly, they are extremely knowledgeable about the area and offered great maps, coupons, and information. Our first time visit was made much better because of the knowledge we obtained, and the help we were given. The facility is very clean and pretty- many bookcases hold informational brochures and pamphlets that are well organized.

Lots of Info

By Barbara B |

Plenty of info on area. Two ladies working there were very helpful and friendly. Plenty of brochures and coupon book.

Welcome Center

By Lenorah L |

Jan. visit to Orange Beach was great. The welcome centers in Alabama and Florida are the nicest places to stop and see what's happening locally before all your visiting time is gone.

Very Thoughtful and Accommodating Staff

By lmontgomery2016 |

Joy and Melynda helped my husband and I find just the right spot to celebrate our anniversary! They also helped us find some great tour offerings. If it's your first trip to the area, the Welcome Center should be the FIRST STOP!

Stop for a nice welcome and the coupon books

By MBeeGa |

Very helpful brochures and free coupon books will be available, but make sure you talk with the staff who really seem to know the area very well. Easy to find and on the main road.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

By Cheryl R |

We walked in to pick up some brochures, but the staff was so helpful on helping us with food places, attractions, and even the best shops to buy fresh seafood.

Very informative

By Sue K |

This is a great place for newcomers to learn about the area from knowledgeable staff. They are happy to answer any questions to be sure that you enjoy orange beach.

Very Helpful

By ajbailey9 |

Walked into the welcome center very friendly and welcoming. Immediately started a bag of information and tips on where to go! It was great!

Coupons here

By bchgrl17 |

The welcome center is neat, clean and organized. The people that work there are friendly and helpful. You can find some good coupons there.

Always visit a Welcome Center

By Tansy2015 |

I highly recomend always visiting a welcome center when ever you visit a new city. They will have discount tickets for an attraction you may not have previously wanted to visit because of the cost! Plus advice on the best places to eat (in their opinions) and may find you a new thing that you did not know existed in that town.

These folks know what they are talking abouy

By TioJuanito |

It was a cold a dreary day, the ferry was down because of high winds. We stopped into the welcome center to see what was worth seeing. Lots of free coupons, directions and suggestions. Well worth the stop.

Orange beach vacation

By 1952Patricia1952 |

Donna and Joy know everything and every where orange beach and gulf shore
Had to offer for shopping eating and buying seafood to have shipped
Home, thanks for the great information.

Very helpful staff!

By Will H |

Michelle and Miriam were very helpful and knowledgable about Orange Beach and the surrounding area. They had helpful information about my initial question, where to rent kayaks, and also helped with my follow-up questions on dining.

A must stop

By Razorback_Ed |

We have been coming to the Gulf Shores / Orange Beach area for a long time. We always stop in to see what is new and to get discount coupons.

Want to KNOW, just ask.

By Randy W |

When we first got to Orange Beach we stopped and got all sorts of information about things to do and places to go as well as places to eat. Got some great deals and coupons as well. Stop in!

Great staff

By Tricia R |

The staff was very helpful answered all of our questions. Also offered places for us to see and things to do!!

Just a welcome center

By jenn022 |

This welcome center is just like any other welcome center. Has plenty of information on things to do. It's very clean and the workers are very helpful. They know the area well and can give very good directions to places you want to go to.

Disability

By Tj1975 |

I stopped in on Tuesday August 27th to get information I was not greeted very well at all no one stood up and offered to help me I believe the girl's name at the desk with Melinda I had to speak first and as I was leaving I spoke last and told them to have a great day I will not be stopping back in this one I will stop back at the one in Pensacola as it is much more friendly for information that I needed I was the only one in there I would have thought and I would have gotten a little more attention

Very helpful!

By Barbara T |

The staff is very knowledgeable and ready to help find anything you want! Wide selection of information from activities, restaurants and places to stay.

Great Information!

By Andy D |

As others have said, nice building, great selection of materials and very friendly staff. Recommended!

First Day Stop in Area

By Momtravel15 |

Knowledgeable staff met us on entry, and guided us to what areas we were interested in. Recommend this stop if coming to Orange Beach.

Information mega place!

By jmb2245 |

Friendly staff provided information we needed! The welcome center has information about the entire Gulf Shores / Orange Beach area which was very helpful in finding local restaurants.

Great place to start your vacation

By biscuitcreek |

Arrived late on Sunday afternoon just before closing. The 2 women working were very welcoming and helpful. Found much needed info and coupons. Definitely worth a stop.

More information than you'll ever need

By battleship60 |

This Welcome Center and its sister center in Gulf Shores is always staffed with intelligent, knowledgeable staff that truly make you feel welcome!! Lots of brochures, discount coupons, even a telephone directory is you need one!

Lots of information & friendly staff

By ArkansasAngel |

We always take time to go to the visitor's center when we travel to a new place. Here they had tons of information on the area, attractions, restaurants, hotels, vacation home info. Also a very friendly staff that knew the area well. They even had special information for a couples only vacation. Picked up maps, coupon books and a local paper full of entertainment info. All was very helpful.

First stop!

By Ken G |

Do not make the mistake like we did to stop here at the end of our stay in Orange Beach. We stopped here to get directions to the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (a must stop). They have tons of info on restaurants and attractions. They also gave us lots of coupons so save money at restaurants. Pam was very helpful and fun to chat with.

welcome center

By A2115RMcathym |

I was new in town and stopped to ask directions to somewhere to swm.the customer representative was very helpful and answered all my questions

Must Stop at the Orange Beach Welcome Center

By Joycehappycamper |

This building is beautiful. Not only is it beautiful but the staff there are very helpful and friendly. They really make you feel welcome to Alabama.

"Not just FYI only"

By 500Susan_B |

The welcome center is clean and properly maintained. The staff are friendly and courteous. They are very informative and knowledgeable about the area. If you want information about the local attractions, this is the place to stop.

Very helpful

By ksq90 |

We went hear to pick up information and coupons for local restaurants and activities. The lady at the desk was very friendly and helpful

Make this your 1st stop!

By GypsyBlood1177 |

Waited a day before stopping in to the welcome center - a mistake on our part
Lovely welcome center with info on everything you'll want to do and see and where to eat while on vacay! Attendants were very helpful

made my day

By 73altont |

was given maps of the area and information about the express way staff really nice and helpful, there"s information that all visitors need

Full of Information!

By Illinoisgal29 |

Wonderful center full of brochures and helpful staff. It has handouts on recreation...restaurants....condos...hotels....etc. Nice restrooms too.

Start Your Visit Here!

By Karen G |

We had a very good experience at the welcome center. We stopped in on our first day of vacation. The woman who assisted us was very nice and answered all of our questions. They are even giving out welcome bags with Orange Beach face masks!

Super helpful wonderful lady

By ArkansasEagle |

Wonderful people that really know the area to help you make your decision as far as activities, restaurants and other insights.

Thanks for the info access.

By Jimbear |

During our second vacation to the area, we followed TA reviewers advise to stop in for info. We did and were greeted by a very nice friendly lady. However, the info gained was not special IOO. It was basically a lot of brochures that were well organized. Thanks.

Welcome Cent

By Jim M |

1st time visit to Orange Beach & stopped at the WC. November is slow season here so we got the royal treatment and left with a ton of info & coupons. Very friendly staff.

Great information - poor customer service

By maadta |

This visiting center had a plethora of pamphlets about the area. The customer service rep said she would be available to answer any questions, yet when I had questions about beach weddings, she redirected me to a website. I had already checked the website before I came to visit, so I didn't want to go to the website, I wanted her opinions on places in the area, photographers, other people who have been married, pamphlets I had picked up. I tried more than once, and the answer was, "the website has everything you need."

Lots of Info

By Justin B |

My wife and I stopped by for some advice on indoor activities after all day rain set in. The staff was very warm, welcoming and helpful. They asked things we would be interested in and then made recommendations based off that. Worth a quick stop by for some really good advice on the local area.

Vacation

By sped2teach |

We absolutely love this place. The person we rent our condo from said this should be our first stop ever year. The ladies that are there are very nice and very helpful. There are lots of brochures to look through...coupon books...maps of the area..etc.. This place gives me new ideas of things to see and do in Orange Beach and surrounding areas every year!

SO GLAD WE STOPPED!

By Ginny H |

As first time visitors from Wisconsin, we stopped at the Welcome Center to get info on the sights, restaurants and attractions in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. The two nice ladies at the Center really made us feel welcome and asked where we were from and offered lots of suggestions for restaurants and the local attractions. There were lots of brochures and coupons to chose from, and when they found out we were interested in becoming "future snowbirds" to their area, they even provided us with brochures and info on rental units available in the area. Such friendly ladies and so much good information. We are so glad we stopped!

People are Friendly

By Douglas D |

People who work there try to help your needs. They are very friendly and will work to fill your needs.

Place to learn

By LJY-BAY |

If you haven't been to orange beach area before,then you must stop here first.They have the knowledge to help you find what you are looking for.Even when You don't know what that is.All the people here are friendly and just want to help.

RV snow bird

By robert o |

Alabama people are great to meet, you truly feel welcomed and they really go out of their way to informe you. Besides their accent is just like music....Love Y'all

Very Helpful

By Diane S |

Wanted to see an NCAA men's basketball game, the staff were very helpful in making this possible. A lot of interesting brochures and maps which were helpful. A must stop if visiting this area.

A Wealth of Information and Wonderfully Helpful Hosts

By Sssshhhhhhh |

If you are a new visitor to the area, this stop is an absolute must. From tips on getting free bikes (to use) to the best places to eat, the friendly hosts at this welcome center were unbeatable. The reviews that called this place "awesome," "great," and "terrific" were spot on.

Great info, friendly staff

By elizabeth b |

The staff was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Lots of brochures and coupons are available for restaurants, attractions and parks.

helpful staff

By Vicki R |

we will visit welcome center FIRST THING, so you can see the many activities available and restaurants, and staff was very helpful with questions we had

Orange Beach Welcome Center, the best

By Connie M |

What a fresh, open , clean, airy welcome center, with great staff that were very helpful. Their brochures are plentiful, and informative. Great location, plenty of parking, clean bathrooms and the "Mullett" wrapper is usually available for all upon entry. That give up to date specials, and event information. Great place. thanks !

Great help and support

By PamGav |

Well organized materials to find what we desired easily. Helpful staff, pleasant and clean environment. A must for anyone new to the area, but suspect also a great help for returning. Thank you!

Up to date info.

By Thomas S |

Folks are very friendly and helpful. They have and provide a myriad of information covering virtually all topics.

Don't bother....

By KCKris |

We stopped in to ask for a recommendation on a good seafood place. We like local non tourist, however, it was like the lady there wasn't aloud to say where she liked to eat. It was very unhelpful. Really we just looked at brochures since no one at the center wanted to make a suggestion.

Gorgeous Beach

By David Y |

Another beautiful white sand beach! Free parking also. Get there early to get a good spot. Bring your own chair, drinks and food as there is nothing but a snow cone stand. There are no big tourist activities just the big beautiful Ocean and beach.

Very Welcoming!

By Kay Q |

Friendly, helpful staff! Center was well organized with info separated by categories: outdoor activities, restaurants, etc. Made it easy to find exactly what we were looking for. Thank you!

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By 636bodem |

they were very helpful gave us some good places to go visit while down their. Gave us web sites to look at for future uses and good restaurants in the area.

Helpful Friendly Staff

By Joe V |

Not like a lot of your visitor centers. The staff is friendly and helpful. They will load you up with brochures but they won't recommend places as they feel it isn't ethical. I can respect that.

A good place for local information.

By Galen T |

The welcome center is staffed with friendly helpful local people. You will find area maps and information about things to see and do.

Plenty of brochures to give you ideas!

By Betty M |

This is a really nice welcome center! The attendants were eager to help, yet gave me time to browse by myself, too. There are numerous sections of brochures: garden tours, beach entertainment such as parasailing, fishing trips, dolphin tours, RV parks, and dining options.

Glad we stopped

By Jennifer N |

The ladies at the welcome center were absolutely charming. The center is lovely and has plenty of information on local attractions and restaurants. Be sure to ask about any available coupons.

Make sure to stop at Orange Beach, Alabama Welcome Center at the start of your stay/vacation here!!

By busym0mdeb |

What a GREAT place to get information for Orange Beach. The lady that was there was extremely helpful. Had beautiful decorations for Christmas too! Not only did she give us pamphlets and coupon books; but, we got a nice cloth bag and a shell bag. They had free postcards too! Highly recommend this center to get information for enjoying your stay in Orange Beach and seeing everything it has to offer.

Great advice, Free beach Access sites

By Trypp Adams |

I stopped in here as I was looking for some suggestions of where to access the beach without having to pay. They were awesome, gave me the "Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Official Map" and circled several free access points to the beach. They also have tons of information on activities on land and water as well as places to eat and must do attractions in the area. Very friendly staff and I appreciated the water bottle filler they had inside.

Great Place to get information

By anitasanders |

The staff is so friendly and helpful They will go out of their way to help you and they know some really good places to recommend There is also a lot of money saving coupons which they will point out to you

Great place!

By Larry W. S |

The staff is very helpful in suggesting places to visit, eat, stay, etc. They are always very friendly and cordial and you always come away with lots of ideas on things to do.

Lovely ladies and so helpful!

By edmondite |

So glad we stopped by here for a map and coupons. We ended up taking a suggestion from them to ride the Mobile ferry over to Dauphin Island for the day and biking and seeing their Mardi Gras parade!

Maps, coupons, brochures galore

By yesyourmama |

Friendly and well -versed volunteers share their love for the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area. They give good suggestions and advice about the services, entertainment and good shopping options.

Great info and nice helpful staff

By Valerie G |

Gayle was an amazing help, especially finding family friendly activities. Beautiful building, clean restrooms. Nice starting point.

Nice and convenient to both Orange Beach & Gulf Shores

By mikki777 |

Stop by here for brochures and info regardless of whether you're visiting Orange Beach or Gulf Shores. Nice quick stop for brochures. Cool location.

Great stop at the redneck Riviera

By JohnPatsi |

Great stop at the redneck Riviera This is an amazing place. We have been coming here for years. Off-season is absolutely my favorite is you don’t have a lot of screaming teenagers and college students. The food is more plentiful and the price is better and the happy hours longer. What’s not to like

Stop here first

By cfspas |

People working here very helpful. Information about everything to do in Gulf Shores/ orange beach. Has slightly different things than Gulf Shores welcome center (few more restaurants)

Great for information

By John H |

Really great staff and service on ideas on what to do in the Gulf Shores area. A lot of information to keep you busy.

Friendly & helpful

By Annette P |

Very friendly & helpful staff. Answered all our questions. Free brochures & coupons. Provided a bag full of information.

They gave us a map of the coast showing the public beaches

By MrsLou2 |

The ladies that were on duty when we went in were very kind and tried to be helpful, but they had not experienced any of the activities we were interested in. They did not know anything about geocaching or metal detecting or the various fishing adventures of the area. They knew there is a public pier but did not know hours of operation or costs or tides or anything like that.

Friendly Helpful

By RALPH O |

The lady at the desk was very friendly and helpful. There are many magazines, brochures, maps, etc. for new (and not so new) visitors.

Very Welcoming!

By scolter1977 |

The staff was very friendly and helpful. We stopped in to get information on charter boat fishing trips and they pointed us in the right direction and gave us pamphlets and numbers of several of them. They was very personable!

Welcome to Orange Beach

By elenski2016 |

I stop it there every year. They have all the latest for things going on in the area, golf deals, shopping. and of course restraunts

Very Helpful!

By Tom S |

Very nice building, easy access, good parking, all the normal tourist brochures. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We arrived mid afternoon and were looking for a happy hour for drinks and snacks. They recommended Cobalt, it was just what we wanted.

You really should stop here!

By luv2betogether |

We stopped on a Sunday morning to get a Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Travel Guide that we received in the mail and forgot to bring with us. The two ladies that were manning the place that day were so friendly and so helpful! They gave us coupon books and when we asked about different things, they would go get different brochures to give us. They were both very knowledgable on just about anything you needed to know and you could tell they were very proud of the area and wanted to help you have an enjoyable time. Really worth the stop!

Give the Welcome Center 15 minutes of your time

By Scott K |

A quick walk into and through the Orange Beach Welcome Center is all that is required. There are outstanding resources that cover the entire Alabama coast area and you can also score a bunch of coupons to local attractions. The folks working there are always very nice and helpful. If you are new to the area, you will certainly want to head to the OBWC, but even if you've been around before it's worth a few minutes of your time to collect news, coupons, ideas, etc.

These ladies are awesome! A plethora of information.

By kelliannrose |

Thank you so much for letting us know about Dolphin Tales. We loved every minute of our Blue Angels excursion. Captain Bart is a class act, and Tabby is so kind. She was very helpful in helping us navigate our way!

By Outofmymindtoo |

I would recommend if you need some ideas or advice on what to do while at the beach. Found some discount coupons. Ladies at the welcome center were very nice.

Inspiration for Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville

By Terence K |

We hit town at the right time as the Gumbo Festival was being held at the Wharf. After downing a couple of bowlfuls of gumbo washed down by ice-cold Alabama beer, we headed out to sing some karaoke at Mudbug's nightclub near the beach. With the fantastic coastal breeze hitting you in the face, we were soon singing Margaritaville in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama !! Nibbling on sponge cake - Watching the sun bake - All of those tourists covered with oil - Strumming my six-string - On my front porch swing - Smell those shrimp they're beginning to boil

If you have never been to the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama area, you are in for the biggest surprise of your life. As a painted advertisement on the side of a building says "the best kept secret in the U.S. !!" To my knowledge, no one I have ever met in America says you gotta go to Alabama for a vacation to enjoy the greatest beaches, food, music, boating, and people you will ever find congregated in one spot in your whole life, BUT they should be saying that ! As testimony to the area, Jimmy Buffet grew up near here and his sister, Lucy, has at least 2 bar/restaurants to enjoy - Lucy's on the waterway and next door at LuLu's. Lucy's had spectacular food, music, and scenic views next to the water. I thought Louisiana had lots of water. Aside from the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, there are bayous, lakes, intra-coastal, bays, and rivers all around the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area. As a result, be prepared to enjoy some of the best seafood you will ever have - try Shipp's restaurant for upscale waterfront and Tacky Jack's for more casual waterfront. For breakfast, be sure and stop by Brick & Spoon for beignets and creative omelets. For nightlife, hit Mudbug's for karaoke, the classy Gulf outdoor beach bar right on the water, and Flora-bama (technically in Florida) for the area's unique, signature Bushwacker drink. These drinks are like Lay's potato chips, as you can't just drink one of them.

To enjoy the warm waters, we took jet-skis out for 2-3 hours in a very calm, smooth bay that had us racing these machines over 50 MPH. It was cool to stop on these white-sand small islands in the bay to jump into the water and swim. It was a blast to pull into and park our jet-skis on the white sands at another Flora-bama location, which served us lobster corn dogs (more like lobster tempura on a stick) and more of my favorite gumbo while listening to a musician sing Zach Brown on the guitar at the beach stage.

When you think of Caribbean beaches, New Orleans Cajun/creole food, and a combination of Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney for entertainment, you are thinking of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama !! It's not a secret anymore.

Friendly helpful staff

By lingal |

Staff was friendly and helpful. Took the time to find out what we were interested in and then offered suggestions.

Family Vacation

By DMcCrary35184 |

Visited a family member that works here, got lots of great tips on the area from the lady that worked the desk. Lots of good coupons.

Very helpful and friendly

By Linda54971 |

Good information there, helpful staff, plus they have coffee and cookies for you when you visit.

Great place to start

By willie777 |

Very nicely kept tourist center right on the beach highway. Very helpful staff that can put you on to "local favorites" which we prefer. Lots of literature about all types of activities.

Great first stop for the area

By dbeaum1222 |

We stopped here to get a layout of the land and found the staff to be extremely helpful. We asked all kinds of questions to be routes to take when driving and they spent as much time with us as needed. They were quick to give us a visitors kit including a coupon book.

They can assist you with recommendations on things to do!

By Douglas D |

These ladies get it right…from recommending the best ideas for things to do (we got a dolphin cruise card for the BEST and most affordable dolphin cruise in the area- Dolphin Tales) and several coupons for other things like Tanger outlet mall, and other local attractions. This place is truly a "welcome" center. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Swing in and say "hello". They will help you plan the best beach vacation ever…and they love locals too. We don't live too far away, but we are new to the area and we love all the recommendations we have received.

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By Becky35613 |

I visit this center each year when we spend a month or two at the beach. There is updated information, friendly staff, great restaurant choices/menus and activities brochures. The staff always gives good information on the new things that have come available since our last visit. A trip to Orange Beach needs to include this center. You won't be sorry, but will be informed..

Welcome

By Judy M |

Helpful people . Very clean neat place This is the place to watch lectures and pick up brochures and coupons for the area

So Helpful

By jaimietoys |

Stopped in here while in OB and was given a wealth of info about area. Staff gave very helpful suggestions re: restaurants and were happy to map these places out for us. One of the best visitors centers we've encountered--where the people that work there REALLY know the area!!!!

Opened Just for Me

By michaelklde |

I walked several miles to the OBWC. When I got there it was closed even though it was within the opening times. I called the number on a door sign and Kim explained they were closed for a retreat and I should drive down to the Gulf Shores location. When I said I was walking, she was so accommodating, sending someone to open just for me. Kim (Not the same Kim) was there in 10 minutes, answered all my questions and gave great advice. To top it off, Kim 2 ensured that I properly got to the bike rental place. Kudos to the OBWC and the Kim’s.

Great Information

By family778811 |

We had been coming to the area for a while, but never stopped in. So Glad we did!! Miriam was a huge help, she didn't just point us toward info, she come from around the counter, helped us try to find what we were looking for, made suggestions on eating and playing places and things in the area while we were there. Thanks for your help. Also provided coupon book for free stuff

Very Helpful!

By Stacy L |

The ladies working at the welcome center were full of information and helped us plan our week. They also gave us coupons for the attractions that we were planning to visit.

You definitely feel Welcome here.

By Onovian |

The Welcome Center is a great place to find out what is going on at the beach. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of brochures, maps, and coupons to make your stay delightgul.

source of information

By sissy2007l |

The lady's that run this place are very nice and helpful. there are tons of pamphlets of all kinds of stuff to do,resturants,coupons you name they got it.

Best place for local information

By RANDY B |

Being local we have passed this place tons of times. We were passing by one afternoon and happen to notice there was not many cars there so we stopped in just to look around. The folks working there were so friendly and helpful. They told us a lot we didn't know about the area and shared stories about what the best times are for different activities, and places to avoid at certain times. It ended up being such an informative experience. Plus we picked up some coupons and brochures. Wish we had of stopped by sooner!

By MarthaMay2012 |

I liked that when you walked into the center I felt welcome. I was given information I asked for and I liked that staff were friendly. The computer usage for tourists was great.

well kept facility

By Stephen B |

This is by far our best beach vacation, and we hope to make it a regular thing now. beaches were clean, streets were clean, and overall, where ever we went everything seemed well maintained. Orange beach is a hidden gem.

Family vacation

By SHerryM1365 |

The welcome center is very nice. Easy to find information on activities in the area. The receptionist was friendly and handled our inquiries easily.

Definitely go here for info

By leannegrad |

But, there was something odd about the docent needing to put her hands on my 4-year-old son's shoulders and say something to him so quietly that I could not hear it. He's working on his inside voice and I counseled him about that in front of her. That was not enough for her. It was just odd. She gave lots of useful information in the form of brochures that answered the interests I expressed. But oddly, she pivoted away from the subject of what I wanted to do and selected a bunch of dolphin boat excursion which were completely inappropriate for the weather ahead. I repeated we would only be staying a week and that the predicted weather (thunder storms) did not suggest boating of any sort, but she pressed on. That was odd.

Thanksgiving weekend uat Orange Beach

By Camper15412 |

It was beautiful. No snow, cold, accidents, heat bill increases, big coats,etc.
2nd year in a row after Thanksgiving.

good place to get info

By Wilma70 |

get coupons!! maps!! events!!
very friendly and helpful

If you have questions they have answers

By Jenibaum |

Make sure to stop here for all your questions. The group of people there are very helpful in knowing what to do and where to go in the local area.

Very Knowledgeable

By Iowa girl |

The ladies we talked with really knew the area. We told them what we were interested in seeing and they gave all the information to find the best sites. They could tell you where the car wash was, the nearest liquor store, the closest grocery, how to get to a site you knew about but couldn't find. They were great. Every one who visits this area should stop in when they first get there. They can also tell you what special things are going on in nearby locations.

Orange Beach Welcome center

By Rodder46 |

Friendly people. All the information that we needed. Picked up the brochures that were useful to us.. Clean and modern Facility. Convenient location.

Very Helpful

By SarahMiller73 |

We worked with them when trying to plan a conference for Orange Beach. They were extremely friendly, and quickly helped us realize that Orange Beach would not suit our needs. Still, they did a great job and saved us much time!

Friendly staff, well organized

By MGoBlueGrad |

We stopped in here hoping to score some zoo coupons. The people working were helpful and friendly. The center is well organized with their different sections of brochures and coupons based on interest. They appear to know the surrounding areas well and were willing to give out advice. There were several other families that had stopped in when we did but it didn't feel crowded. We will stop again next time we're looking for discounts and deals.

Clean and very helpful

By Lisa G |

Great stop we made after arriving in Orange Beach. Great info and advice! They answered all our questions but weren't too pushy. Restrooms were very nice as well.

Nice!

By ConnieH35 |

Very clean restrooms, helpful staff, computer access, lots of brochures, coupons, and helpful information
It's very bright, clean, and welcoming.

Great Place

By Gail M |

Stopped in there every morning after our walk and got brochures of things to do while in Orange Beach!

A good stop for the new visitor

By Tom R |

The people in the welcome center were very cordial and helpful with a very large amount of written information available.

Very nice Welcome Center

By Susan W |

Very nice, helpful clerks. We found everything we needed here. Nice decor. We enjoyed our visit here.

Southern hospitality

By Richard P |

There were 2 sweet ladies to greet my family and I on August 25.We chatted a bit and laughed at how we both always started school after Labor Day because we were from up north. School had already started down here,so she gave us ideas to have a complete time while on vacation. They were also nice with my children which is always a bonus.Thanks we had a really nice time even though Hurricane Ida was looming.I wish more people from up north would know about this place, it’s a great family friendly beach vacation location.

Great place for area info, visit first.

By rwellinghurst |

As always (we stop in every year to see what is new since last vacation) staff friendly and helpful. If you don't see the information you are looking for, just ask.

Information galore

By Audrey S |

Many pamphlets are available and the friendly, competent staff can help you find the information you are seeking. Be sure to get the three local maps of Orange Beach/Gulf Shoes, Pensacola, and the Mobile area. They will help you find you way around if you are new to the area. The welcome center is a good place to start your visit

Warm Welcome and very helpful ladies!!!

By JBKennedy_11 |

If you are looking information about Orange Beach this is a great place to find out what to do and what to eat. The ladies there are so warm and friendly and willing to help out with anything. Stop by and say hello!

Very helpful, friendly workers

By Debbie J |

This welcome center is bright, clean and inviting. Joy, one of the workers there, was delightful and provided great info and tips. Definitely stop here first when on a visit to Orange Beach.

Great resource for first time visitors!

By ccsfamily |

We stopped in after breakfast our first morning in the Gulf Shores. The two women working were so nice and helpful! They told us about the Zydeco & Crawfish Festival going on that day and how to get there. (We went and had a fabulous time listening to the zydeco band and dancing plus eating crawfish.)

They also gave us several options for dining. We made it to three of their suggestions...Cobalt, Fisher’s Dockside, and Flippers. All three were wonderful and we would recommend them. One of the ladies mentioned she was having Easter dinner at Flippers and when we saw her there...we said hi and thanked her for all her help!

Good Information Center

By WIhappytraveler |

If you are new to the area or a returninh viditor a great place to stop for local information on places to go to play, tour, hike, beachtime golf, eat, shop, etc. staff are very helpful, Lot's of good take home brochures, etc,

Must do upon arrival!

By m0m0f3grls |

Great coupons and knowledge! They can give you expert advise of the area, and the savings can not be beat! Menus for the area restaurants where nice, gave you idea of expense.

Very nice and informative

By deefallon52 |

Love this area, top of my list for retirement for sure! The beaches are absolutely amazing, love love love :-)

Last Minute Trip

By mlc942 |

This was a last minute trip, could not have ask for a better time....from beginning to end...the ocean side condo was clean & well maintained. The beach of clean white sand with the emerald green waves was so relaxing...from our view from the spacious balcony we saw schools of dolphins as we sit with our morning cup of coffee... We all loved building and digging in the sand; jumping the wave and riding the waves with boogie-boards; we saw crabs, sand-dollars, fish jumping. As we parasailed we do believe we saw a shark down below :) what an adventure we had....there was also an evacuation of the building we were in from the report of a fire in one of the units...it was a false alarm...but it was comforting to know that if it had been a true emergency we were well informed and all was carried out in a very orderly manner. Would we go back in a heart beat...was it crowed? yes, but most were friendly and so respectful of others, their space and their things.

Not to be negative, but...guess this is true in all things....there were a few who were not respectful of others. They had to have the noise of a radio which was turned up to hear over the waves, then to hear one-an-other over the radio and waves, talking so loud that for those around them they became the main focus...(not by choice) drowning out the sound of the waves and taking away from the beauty and wonder of the beach. While throwing freebies can be a fun activity , not at the expense of hitting others in the head. Maybe we all could use lessons in beach manners :).

Helpful Destination

By Traveler |

Always stop here when traveling to OB.
The Staff is knowledgeable about the area and all that is happening.
You can pick up lots of "freebies and coupons" that can help you save some $$ on your visit.

Very helpful

By Fan4Football |

Stopped in the welcome center near closing. Lynda & Pam were more than helpful without rushing us. Stop by and get some coupons and advise.

Very beautiful

By Tarupi Garg |

The perdido pass and many other passes is very beautful.You should in day time so that you can enjoy the view.
The beach is very beautiful , neat and clean.The sand is white and dry so it gives you a different feeling.

Must visit

Good starting place

By lighthead |

I agree with everybody else. Very nice people working inside. They gave us many ideas of things to do and see. Not pushy at all just very helpful.

Nice Welcome Center

By Cliff T |

Very nice Welcome Center with lots of brochures and displays of fun activities. Staff was courteous and helpful

All the information you need in one spot

By Kbiker0714 |

Well put together and limitless information it is clean and easy to get to off the Main Street. Worth the stop if you are new to the area as we were.

Filled with Information and Coupons!!!

By Evelyn S |

We stopped by the Welcome Center during our trip to Orange Beach. I am glad we did. We were welcomed by the staff. We were able to locate coupons. Many were used during our trip. They also furnished us with a local map that gave us more stops to add to our itinerary.

Great staff

By yolanda |

The staff is very helpful. They have their brochures very well organized and they try to keep up with the businesses, such as if they close or have different hours. I was very impressed.

Taking Mom to Gulf Shores, AL

By cathyduke |

This is a wonderful place to find information about the area, very convenient location. They even serve coffee and cookies.

The ladies at orange beach welcome center

By jblackwell14367 |

Renee L and J Gayle were very knowledgeable and pointed us in the right direction. If you are new to Orange beach stop in and see these ladies they"ll make you feel right at home and point you in the right direction.....

Greetings

By Robert Martin K |

wow this is the first place you want to stop at to learn more about the area. Also the one in Gulf Shores .. learn about the attractions and other things to do in the area .. wonderfull staff and willing to help when and where they can

First Stop

By BEAVO9 |

We have been to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach many times, but one of the first places we stop is the Orange Beach Welcome Center. They have hundreds of informative pamphets, many with coupons for events, resturants, hotels, rv parks, and other activities. They even have the local telephone book and newspapers for you to take - all at no charge. The people that work there are knowledgeable and pleasant. Suggest stopping in - worth the 20 minutes of your time to get a better vacation.

This Welcome Center Lives up to Its Name

By Marion D |

The Orange Beach Welcome Center was by far the best one we've ever visited. It was spacious and modern with clean restrooms and lots of information. Also, it was easily accessible from the highway. Best of all, the staff was friendly and helpful and they really went out of their way to accommodate us. Not only did they hand out brochures and flyers, but they also took the time to describe a lot of local attractions. They suggested places to stay and local restaurants at which to dine and gave us booklets with valuable coupons for discounts at both. Because of them, we saved money at the Sleep Inn and several restaurants, where the food was delicious. We enjoyed staying at beautiful Orange Beach with its white sand and the glistening, blue Gulf of Mexico as a backdrop. The folks at the Welcome Center were so helpful that we returned the next day for more infomation about local attractions. Everything we've heard about Alabama is true. It's a beautiful state and the residents exemplify Southern hospitality at its best.

Stop here first

By MSU70 |

this place has everything and very special people to help you put together your vacation plans. Even if you are a repeat visitor, you will always find something new on the shelves here.

By Jason W |

We stopped by this great place after we first arrived in Orange Beach. They were so helpful and friendly! They answered our questions and gave us so much information about things to see and do in the area. Nice folks!

Extra Friendly

By Jennifer D |

They always seems to so happy and friendly every time I've gone in. They go the extra mile to make sure you find places you want to see and things do while in the area. Always friendly and helpful!

Great Staff - very knowledgable

By GrammaDi |

Excellent service. Friendly and helpful staff. Answered all our questions and gave us great direction where to visit in the area.
They had a lot of literature and coupons available to take with...
Building looked new, very clean and places to sit and read thru material.

Great place for local info

By Chipperhigh2 |

Stopped at Orange Beach Welcome Center to ask some questions we did not ask at the Gulf Shores Welcome Center. The personnel are wonderful, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. You cannot spend time in the area without stopping.

Great Welcome Center

By Randall B |

A great place to stop and get local information on attractions...and to just say hello!

The staff was extremely friendly and efficient.

Welcome To Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Area!!!

By pauljanicehall |

Melynda & Joan where most helpful! Giving great advice! So helpful and answered all our questions and they gave great suggestions on quaint shops and restaurants to visit.
So many interesting places to see & visit !!!! Not all about the beach....which is absolutely beautiful and so well maintained! Leave Nothing But Footprints!! Love the slogan!! It truly is a small town with a BIG BEACH!!!! The people are so friendly and helpful.
Looking forward to our winter vacation in The Orange Beach & The Gulf Shore Area!!!

Stop here first!

By alvis-f |

Learn the area...parks, beach, restaurants.
Visit the Naval Museum in Pensacola, and plan on spending a whole day.

Clean restrooms, Friendly service

By Karen D |

They had a wide variety of information. We stopped on our way out of town! We just wanted to use the restroom before the long drive but it was clean and the nice folks didn't mind.

So helpful and nice

By Kelly H |

Always a great place to stop to find about new attractions for anyone who frequents the area. Also great to obtain a variety of information to make choices with the family. Lots of coupons and discounts available and who doesn't like that!! Staff very friendly and very knowledgable! Recommend stopping every time you travel to Orange Beach!

Great place to stop for info

By Gretchen00 |

I like to stop here on our first day in town for vacation. It is a great source for info on events for the week & the staff is very helpful in answering our questions. They also have a wide array of coupons and discounts for area attractions and restaurants.

A must visit

By PTLMJB |

Knowledgable staff who are very willing to assist you with you visit in Orange Beach/Gulf Shore AL. We left the welcome center with a plan of action for our stay here. Thanks Ladies!

One Great Welcome Center

By jrsmith8 |

This is one of the best welcome centers I have ever visited. Useful information, maps and brochures are everywhere and the staff is absolutely superb.

Many are prone to skip informational centers, but such should not be the case when visiting the Gulf coast. There is simply too much to do to try to figure it out on your own.

Two thumbs up for the Orange Beach Welcome Center.

J. Randolph Smith
Monroe, LA

Super Helpful

By dangil4 |

These LADIES truly know the area and will give you pertinent info about all things local. They have maps of the area and brochures about virtually all activities in the area. Our favorites involve fishing and restaurants. They know the "captains" of the fishing boats and all of the best restaurants. Convenient and plenty of parking.

Very friendly

By Brian M |

Very friendly and helpful. Plenty of information. Joy was helpful and knowledgeable. Suggested local places of interest.

Great place to stop for info.

By Dra27 |

Nice place to visit. Lots of info about area. Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Good location on beach road in Orange Beach.

Great Place to learn about area

By MaksimsDad |

Helpful, friendly staff. A lot of information on restaurants and attractions in the area, as well as coupons for some of the area shops.

Welcome center is a must stop for ideas!

By Lea L |

The welcome center is a must stop on your vacation. The ladies welcomed us the moment we walked in the door. They were very informative and made recommendations based on our needs. Gave coupons for certain events. Thank you Gayle for helping us out.

Welcoming Welcome Center

By Martha S |

Very friendly & knowledgeable staff. Lots of brochures w/ coupons for local restaurants, activities, etc. It’s a “must visit” upon arrival in OB &/or GS.

Looking for info

By mikeyzx |

We stopped by the visitors center a couple of weeks ago , looking for help with finding good resturants and a place to put in our kayaks. The lady there was very helpful with her suggestions . We followed her advice for launching our kayaks and had so much fun.Thanks

Sugar Soft White Sand Beaches

By cdoc29 |

Orange Beach has a great shoreline. The sand is white sugar soft. The water was warm and clear. We normally vacation in the Outer Banks NC and it was a great change of pace to visit this gem of a place. Hardly any wave action which was great for our 3 year old and 5 month old. 'Share the Beach" a turtle rescue organization had a nest roped of with volunteers who answered all our questions. We got to see them excavate the nest after the initial hatching and they found 15 live turtles they helped down to the ocean, my 3 year year old was enthralled. Only two drawbacks to the beach, when there was no breeze it was miserably hot and if you don't bring beach equipment it costs $25 a day to rent two louvers with an umbrella. Otherwise I can't wait to visit this place again.

My husband and I stopped by the OB Welcome Center. Friendly staff. They have so much information and things you do. So glad we s

By Philisha C |

Very clean. Very helpful staff. Information on the history of OB. Places to eat, attractions. So glad we stopped by the OB welcome center.

Sunday visit excellent

By OrlandoCyclist |

Women there was very helpful on a busy Sunday. Supplied coupons and various maps and booklets on area. Center was nicely decorated with large painted oyster shell as you enter.

Plenty of visitor information!

By NatParkTravelers |

It was easy to find and had plenty of information for us. They were quick to offer help and took the time to make sure we had all the information we needed. It is definitely a good stop, especially if you are new to the area.

Orange Beach Welcome Center 5 Star Follow Up

By Charliepray |

I emailed an inquiry, requesting info on fun things to do as a family while in Orange Beach. The Orange Beach Welcome Center provided free literature, including a magazine with all the local tips on reservations from Dolphin watching to Fort Morgan Tourist info. Very impressed. They created a warm welcome for our first time in Orange Beach

helpful information

By Sherry H |

Ladies are very friendly and helpful in giving out info on places to visit. Also finding many coupons for eating places. We always stop there, it is a pleasure to visit with the staff.

Very helpful and lots of info

By Jane K |

The center has lots of brochures and the ladies were very helpful. As first timers in the area, the were very helpful to us.

Excellent service

By Expedition778550 |

This welcome center is very well staffed, offering excellent assistance and information. They have a tremendous selection of booklets, pamphlets, maps, etc.

Helpful people

By LJY-BAY |

We always stop here first when coming to gulf shores/Orange Beach.Lots of information,maps and coupons.

Coupons

By jessica b |

Coupons for everything in orange beach and gulf shores. Lots of maps and menus the ladies there are so helpful. They can answer any question you have.

Beach sites

By Stephen K |

Very impressive visitor center. A lot of useful information on the area. Valuable coupons available at this location

Well staffed & informative

By Randall A |

Everything you need to know about the area can be found right here!

Visit Area

By 2pandas4me |

The place was very easily accessible and attendant was very helpful. Told us about a great beach area that we went to several times. Wonderful!!!

A quick easy welcome center to pick up brochures

By clemson_grad79 |

wife wanted to stop here for area brochures and potential discount coupons. Lady behind the counter pleasant and helpful. It's small center with several stands containing brochures to hotels, restaurants, attractions, fishing trips etc. As one reviewer stated a quick 15 minute side trip to collect good reading information about the area.

Great place for helpful advice, info and fliers of every thing to see or visit in the area!

By johnm1313 |

Great friendly service, knowledgeable and helpful. Great fish tank to view as well as fine glass artwork. Free maps, coupon books, and info on anything you want to see or visit in the area.

Make this your first stop after a walk on the beach.

By morelqueen |

Helpful staff and lots of brochures will help you plan your vacation while staying in the area. They can recommend their favorite restaurants and give you tips on what foods you need to try while here.

Great info

By Robert L |

Nice looking building, clean, plenty of parking, and restrooms. The attendants are very nice and knowledgeable. There is a huge amount of pamphlets, books with great coupons, and information sheets. I stay down here but go back to the Center every month for the coupons, mullet wrapper paper, and Coastal Angler Magazine.

Excellent place to start your vacation

By Tammy T |

This is a great place to stop into when you get to Orange Beach. The people who work there are very helpful. You will leave with a ton of coupons and maps, all of which are helpful.

Visitor Center Very Helpful

By Mike T |

As this was our first visit to Orange Beach (but not our last!) we stopped by here and they couldn't have been more helpful. They asked questions about our interests and pointed us to the right information and gave us a few tips about town.
Thanks Ladies!

Friendly staff

By adtn2016 |

We always stop by the Orange Beach Welcome Center while visiting OB. The staff is very friendly and you can get some great info/coupons.

Nice center

By Dennis H |

Very big and clean. People are great and helpfull! Plenty of brouchers. easy to get in and out from.

Helpful and friendly staff

By aPriestinTN |

Stopped in to register for a baseball tourney and got info on where to eat, things to do, "local favorites." Staff was very friendly and recommended some great ideas!

Informative

By Jfersmom |

Good idea to stop here when arriving in the area. Lots of information about things to do and places to eat. The staff was very helpful in suggesting things that were interersting to us.

September trip

By Eddie H |

The people were very friendly. They were very informative. Were able to answer any question that we had. Provided us with all the information and brochures that we needed to make out stay better and more affordable

Very helpful & informative

By Sue C |

Stopped here for info, about the area, since we had never been here before. We stopped 2 different times and each time, the women that helped us were great. They answered all our questions and gave us some local tips, about the roads. The only way to start you trip is to go see them first. So much info!!!

Jane suggs

By JaneSuggs |

Great services Melinda Gayle went out of her way to serve our needs. We tried three of the 4 attractions she tatalked about. Very warm kind welcome5

Keri very helpful

By RaginCajun79 |

We stopped by on our 2nd day in the area and Keri was very helpful to us for making our plans for what we wanted to see in the area. Thank you Keri!

I Luv the South

By SuzyQ2013 |

Ultra Modern Facility. Two very friendly Southern Belles assisted us and made great recommendation for our rather short stay.

Worth Stopping!

By Jennifer G |

This location is convenient if you are staying in either Orange Beach or Gulf Shores. They also have a location in Gulf Shores, which we stopped at. The staff was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about things to do in the area. They gave us a map and directions for our day trip to Pensacola. It is definitely worth stopping at to get information about the area and help plan your trip while you are there.

Great first stop

By Ironmom57 |

We always stop here first to get coupons and flyers for new places we have not visited yet. All the staff we have met have been extremely helpful without being overbearing, ready with recommendations and suggestions tailored to our visit.

Super Helpful got lots of great coupons.

By Richard C |

This place was empty when we got there which is really a shame. The lady that was working was very helpful she told us all about the local attractions and helped us find lots of cost savings on the adventures we were up for.

Nice ladys

By Bamanana2012 |

The two lady's that worked there that morning we went in were so kind and helpful. The brochures and coupons were in generous supply and the one lady even ran us off a copy of the menu at a seafood place she was aquainted with. Nice atmosphere and the outside was picturing taking beauty.

Stop here for coupons and info on local attractions

By Saranger |

A great resource for visitors-you can get guides, coupons/discounts, and all the information you want from these smart folks!

great views, good info

By Ramblingman163 |

If you are visiting, this is an excellent place to stop and get information. They can offer assistance for just about anything you are needing. They have plenty of brochures on sightseeing and restaurants.

Welcome center yes

By Judy W |

Friendly staff, clean bathroom and lots to read and pick up for your trip. Pretty good history about gulf shores.

VERY HELPFUL

By Not-too-picky-in-CT |

I stopped in yesterday to get some information on the area, and everyone was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. Lovely facility with a plethora of available information on the area. If new to the area, as I was, it’s a must stop. Although, I could see myself stopping in again on my next visit to the area to get caught on new things which may be going on.

Very Helpful

By Mkd2014 |

Thanks for all of your know of the area and surrounding area. This place was very nice and clean. Great place to stop

Most friendly and helpful staff on the island.

By DolphinCruiseAboardDolphinTales |

These ladies truly love the area and everything it has to offer. They are a like the well-advising travel agent for your beach trip. Definitely stop in to chat with them for a minute. They make the best recommendations.

Great staff

By BeaumontBeccaTravels |

Welcome Center staff answered all my questions, offered suggestions and directed me to just the right spots for my travel preferences. Very friendly, professional and helpful!

A pleasant experience.

By Rodney L |

Receptionist very helpful and professional. The center was very clean and organized. Restroom very clean. A pleasant experience.

Sooooo helpful

By Michael G |

This lady was impressive. She tipped us off to a demonstration by the US Navy blue angels flight squad. Also, she wrote names and approximated locations of various attractions, and helped my wife and I greatly with suggestions and ideas. (on a map she also provided). This visitor center and the lady who worked there contributed to our enjoying the sightseeing portion of our trip. Sweet lady,

So helpful

By 955John |

Always sociable and friendly, a credit to orange beach. Beautiful airy feel to building, very accessible.

Helpful people and information

By TeriE205 |

The facility is clean and well-maintained. The staff answers questions and printed information area attractions is readily available. We have stopped in to use the restrooms while walking on Beach Blvd. Occasionally they have special displays about events.

Thanks Pam

By Melk118 |

My wife likes to stop into the visitor/welcome centers when we travel. It can be hit or miss in some places. Well let me just say that this was a good idea. Pam was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. She made some excellent dining recommendations. additionally she suggested some historic and entertainment sights to take in.

Stopped for local information and Maps

By William S |

The visitor center is a new building with displays that are well laid out to easily find information being sought. Staff was helpful and suggested material that could further answer our questions. The map of Orange Beach was greatly appreciated. Also liked the information about events taking place for the month we are here.

Inside is extremely clean

By famlof5 |

Ok, your on the road , u cross state lines your at another states welcome Center its Alabama. Go in to restrooms and pick up some attraction ideas, right,. Wow!This place has them all, really, forget gulfshores center, this ones best ive seen, hands down, your welcome.5 stars

Clean and very helpful

By Barbiexoxotravels |

We visited in the morning when we arrived! The employees were helpful and very polite!! Beautiful inside with tons of info!

Great Suggestions!

By ellsee74 |

Stopped in to find brochures on the local area and to get some restaurant recommendations. The Welcome Center was just that, very Welcoming. Got exactly what we needed and more. Had a wonderful discussion with the staff and found some great local (not chain) restaurants. Thanks for your help! We had a wonderful visit to the area and hope to come back soon.

Come Here First

By IL-Snowbirds |

There is lots of information here for first-time visitors and lots of new coupons for returning visitors. The staff is helpful. Come here first when you visit!

Great advice

By Reckless66 |

Friendly and helpful to us tourists! Don't forget to stop to learn more and avoid missing the best the area has to offer!

Lots of info

By Charles H |

Stop in here to get a lot of good ideas about whats going on during your visit. They will give you information on events and activities you might not have thought of.

Very nice and helpful ladies

By reubenmom |

Went in there to get maps and coupons. The ladies were so helpful and informative. It was too cold outside to play in the gulf, so they suggested places inside for us to visit.

Great Place for Information and Coupons

By Elizabeth B |

I live in Orange Beach, and each time I have friends and/or family coming to town, I stop by the Welcome Center to pick up an "Official Vacation Guide" for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Has information on things to do, restaurants,golf courses, marinas, etc. You can also pick up coupons for dolphin cruises, parasailing, and restaurant menu's. A great place to help you get acquainted with the area. Any questions you have the local staff will be able to answer ! They are the best !!

Great place for information.

By linda5251 |

Wonderful place to stop for local information. If you can't find what your looking for, please ask. The people who work here will go out of their way for you. The can also get information on place in other parts of AL.

A great place to get tips and info

By smittync |

The lady on duty that day was extremely helpful in getting us the info we were interested in. She made suggestions and gave us directions, and maps and coupons.

Local Deals & Coupons Abound Here!

By 369beachgirl369 |

Super friendly staff, excellent, clean facility. Find out anything you'd like to know about best places to stay, eat, and activities here.

Don't pass by - stop in for loads of helpful info!

By donna_tx52 |

Great place with very friendly people working there. You should definitely make sure to stop in here while in the area. Lots of helpful information.

Get to know the area!

By Barbara R |

The visitor's center is a good stop for new visitors. The staff is knowledgeable about the area and very helpful. Free maps and attraction coupons and information are always helpful and their local advice on where to go and what to see is valuable.

A must do stop before you do any activities in Orange Beach.

By sunshunner1 |

This was a one stop place for information on places to eat, and things to see and do. The staff was very helpful and provided us with maps of the area as well as coupon books for various activities and restaurants. This is a great place to start your time in Orange Beach.

A must stop for info for first time visitors.

By BILLOSU |

On main road by ocean. Has visitor guides for all kind of activities and coupon books for dinners, trips, and admissions. Several maps show area attractions, shopping and restaurants. Good free information about area and also rental properties.

Excellent Location to Get Your Bearings

By Redcatcher007 |

Very clean and seems brand new. Great selection of things to do in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach areas.

Very organized and "welcoming"

By 107darlene |

I have been to innumerable welcome centers and this one was very useful and the woman on duty truly cared about showcasing her city!

Informative

By AliceTony |

We stopped in on our first day in OBA. The ladies are very friendly and helpful. We got lots of info on the area with coupons and golf outings for the Mr. They referred us to the walking trail, Catman, that we are enjoying so much.

Lots of local info & informative staff

By WilliamS404 |

An important stop for visitors to the area, especially first-timers. Lots of brochures, maps, discount coupons. Staff very knowledgeable and helpful. Also free wi-fi available for visitors.

What’s happening in Orange Beach!!

By John E |

The only place to get an idea of many things happening in Orange Beach. They have coupon books for savings on eating establishments as well as “The Mullet Wrapper”, a newspaper that list day Day happenings plus ads of different stores to shop. A super little paper to direct you to anything you way want or like!

Start Here

By CCMHS |

Two very friendly, helpful ladies asked what we were interested in and found brochures for us. This is an extremely clean and bright place with tons of information about the area. They recommended various spots and gave us a map where they had located the places we were interested in on it. Invaluable to first time visitors.

411 on Orange Beach

By mariatusc |

This little stop is worth the effort if you are a first time visitor. The staff were very knowledgeable and there are printed brochures for everything you can imagine for information on things to do, etc. Well recommended...

Information

By Antoinette F |

Very friendly & helpful staff. Nice new building. Loads of maps & brochures. Some coupons for restaurants. Good place to start when you visit Orange Beach

very helpful staff.

By Ron5050 |

A lot of info,coupons and such. Cool inside. In September, that is a good thing.

Very Helpful

By CookiesMom |

Stopped in to pick-up some brochures, and was greated by the nicest lady who was very helpful in suggestions.

Great Start to an Orange Beach Visit!

By Dakrist |

Orange Beach and surroundings was all new to us so we decided a stop at the welcome center might be helpful. We got lots of information and Southern hospitality besides! Donna gave us wonderful advice and special tips. We could not have asked for more!

Friendly folks

By June P |

Lots of information on the area. There is free wifi if you need it. Ideas for restaurants & accomodations.

Very nice and helpful ladies

By usandacat |

Very helpful. Lots of brochures, maps, coupons, etc. This is a good spot to stop at the beginning of your trip.

Great information

By jamesviamom |

Helpful staff and lots of local
Information and brochures for eateries and activities. Stop by on your way in!

By lessonlearned105 |

Very helpful and gave information that proved invaluable during our stay. Money off coupons, tips on what to do and the best time to do it.

They have everything

By Frank H |

We always stop here on our first day in Orange Beach. They have brochures on everything to do in Orange Beach and surrounding areas. You can get info on chartering fishing boats, renting condos, paddle boards kayaks and more. You will find many menus and discount coupons for local restaurants. Great place to get info for you vacation.

Welcome Center

By SEAOATS12 |

Greeted us when we walked in. Very helpful and friendly. Had plenty of maps and brochures. Very clean and comfortable.

Helpful

By MooreFun295 |

This is a very nice welcome center, lots of helpful guidebooks, discount coupons and is staffed to assist with any questions

Information

By Barb S |

Make sure and stop here to get all the information on the things to do and the places to eat in the Gulf Shores area.

clean

By Donna T |

This welcome center was one of the cleaner ones we stopped at. kids were able to get out and stretch without worry.

Family Vacation

By Linda P |

Orange Beach is always a great place to visit. The beach wasn't over crowed at the time we went and the weather at the time was amazing. The traffic on the main road is always crazy.

Orange Beach Welcome Center

By loaddown |

Very, very helpful. Followed the personal recommendations for restaurants and was not once disappointed. Every visitor to Orange Beach AL should stop here on their first, or at least the second day of their arrival. We were very pleased with what Orange Beach offered ... besides beach, water, and sparklingly white sand.

By lisascoupon |

The Orange Beach Welcome Center is a nice welcome center. It is conveniently located off of the highway and is filled with a lot of useful information. I especially like the coupons to the Tanger outlet center and several other area attractions.

Great Staff and a Fountain of Knowledge

By Alan W |

You definitely need to stop here upon arriving at Orange Beach to get the lowdown on what to do.
The staff is very helpful and made our vacation a real delight.
Lots of help with restaurants and attractions.

Need answers? They have them!

By tourcrafter |

I stopped to ask about some theater offerings in the area. They checked dates for shows mentioned in the Visitors Publication which I received by mail two months earlier. Unfortunately there were no shows for the week we were there. They also advised us about 4th of July fireworks displays in the area, suggested family friendly things to do and see, and even gave me a keepsake gift for bringing in the envelope from the Visitors Publication. The two hostesses were very friendly, courteous, and informative. Being a former Travel Agent (39 years in the business), I have worked with many such offices. This is definitely among the best. Kudos!!

Great Staff

By GMan565 |

I know most people don't stop by welcome centers when traveling, but this is worth a 15 minute stop. As the weather was a little chilly and the beach time limited, we found lots of things to do with the family and picked up dozens of discount tickets. The staff there was great at answering questions and giving suggestions.

Needed information

By Christie R |

Our family stopped here to gather information on some must see must do events. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They made a great recommendation on which public beaches to visit.

Wonderfully helpful, exceeded our expectations

By Janell C |

The two nice women working there referred us to a less-expensive taxi service to get us to our rental car pick-up spot, answered a lot of questions, handed us specific brochures about places we were discussing and provided personal service throughout our visit. Recommend stopping there.

By Philene A |

Stopped by today to pick up information for a friend coming with children and the 2 ladies behind the desk were too busy visiting with each other to even say hello. When I asked a question they both looked like I was really bothering them and weren't very helpful at all. We come to Orange Beach very often and don't usually find folks acting like this!

This should be your first stop

By David R |

If it weren’t for these folks, we wouldn’t have seen half of Orange Beach. They have brochures, some with coupons, for everyone to see. All folks and. Their interests are to be found at the Orange Beach Welcome Center. My wife has even corresponded by email with questions and inquiring what is going on each weekend to see the one that fits for our weekend. Go by and see them at the first of your visit.

Helpful

By Kay |

Helpful information and nice staff. Guide books and coupon books were available. Convenient location & well maintained

By FloridaSeminoles |

stop get what you need and extras going on..they also help with inside the city if you have any questions

Very friendly staff!!

By Lkn4me |

Thank you so much for helping us! We went in looking for info about a few places. Staff was friendly and helpful.

At Orange Beach, AL the Visitor's Center is the best!

By Patricia S |

We were in Orange Beach, AL. for the first time. Don't normally go to the beach, and knew nothing about the area. We stopped at the Visitor's Center and couldn't have received better help. The two ladies there, Lynda and Pam, were so nice and knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions and then some. What a great place and wonderful ladies!
Pat, House Springs, MO

Always friendly and helpful

By johnhL868WG |

This is the BEST place to stop when new to the area. They have all the brochures and booklets for you - food - lodging - fun - shopping - charters - amusement. Stop one place and get it ALL.

Everything you need to know about the area.

By greno7 |

A stop here will allow one to get any and all money off coupons and advertising for all the area attractions. The staff is extremely friendly and can answer any questions you have. You can even pick up a Baldwin County phone book here..

very helpful

By Cory S |

they were very helpful and had tons of flyers ect to help you figure out where and what to do with coupons

Check out the Welcome Center!

By DG123408 |

The ladies at the Welcome Center are very helpful and friendly. Excellent ambassadors for Orange Beach.

Beach time

By Fred A |

The beach was absolutly beautiful. It was well maintained, visible security and lifeguards. Shops were nice decent prices. And there was anicecream shop close by that was fantastic.

very nice clean place

By retiredguy2014 |

nice place and handy to get to. much literature on things to see in the area. there also was someone there to answer your questions.

Boy are these people helpful

By Dave I |

Everything you might need to know and even some stuff you never thought you needed to know is available here, Stop for a bit and walk out a know it all

***VISIT AS SOON AS YOU CAN AFTER YOU CHECK IN TO YOUR RESORT***

By iGuarOnTee |

The staff were all very informed and knowledgeable and gave us some great recommendations. Also, they provided us with a fast and easy alternate way to get us back to I-65 that totally bypassed Florida, which was the way that Google Maps had routed us into Orange Beach. Overall, my wife and I were very impressed with the professionalism of the staff.

Helpful Information!

By Holly P |

We have visited OBA several times but this was our first visit to the OB Welcome Center. We were impressed with how friendly and helpful Michelle and Peggy were to us. The gave several suggestions that were very informative. The center itself is wonderful- clean and well organized with many brochures and handouts about the great places to eat and visit while in OBA!

Very Helpful and informative

By 974SteveK |

They directed us to many events for families during the week. They had a number of fliers and items lsited for activities to do during our visit.

Very Helpful and courteous!

By Joanie B |

We stopped by just to ask about restaurants and fun things to do with the kids. The lady was very friendly and gave us useful information, not just a bag of brochures we couldn't use. If you have any questions about thinhs to do, I'd definitely stop by!

A great find

By misteron2014 |

I've driven past many, many times and finally decided to stop in. The folks inside had a wealth of knowledge about the area, and also had many, many discount coupons.

10 days of fun!!

By Melissa P |

The ladies at this were so helpful. we gathered tons of info to use next year. This will be the first place we visit upon arrival 2017.

summer vaca

By Freedom66690 |

The ladies that worked there were very friendly and helpful. enjoyed speaking with them. found out that one of the was from OKC, nice to run into some okies on our trip.

First Visit

By B J |

Excellent staff. The 2 ladies provided much guidance on local restaurants and events. Thank you so much!

Great info

By Jet91452 |

We stopped as we wanted some extra information on attractions and restaurants. The two ladies asked what we were looking for and had great options for us.

Great place to acquire information about Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Ala

By cecelian2015 |

They have brochures and can answer all you questions for tourists and snow birds. We found good places to eat and brochures for fun things to do.

Amazing

By jaime j |

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Plenty of brochures and coupons. They even had free shell bags and bracelets.

Thank you for your help!

By Mark43 |

We stopped by the visitor center while it was raining outside. It is a beautiful venue, well lighted and promotional materials nicely displayed. We were so fortunate to have Peggy help us. She was patient, friendly, understanding and helpful. Thank you for helping make our visit to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach so successful.

Orange Beach 2019

By 939shari12 |

We always visit the Orange Beach Welcome Center right when we hit town. It is always a very friendly and helpful place with LOTS of very valuable information and coupons for the immediate and surrounding area.

all the info you need

By Katid2014 |

Very clean and spacious. Every map and shopping guide you could ask for. Road maps, bike maps, trail maps...

Worth a visit

By Mary H |

Helpful staff without being too intrusive. Gave you time to look around before they approached you. Offered suggestions during our winter stay. Also suggested areas to visit outside Orange Beach. Large parking area and easily accessible.

Orange Beach Welcome Center

By Phillip B |

Great interior decorations. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very good explaining the area and gave good directions. Be sure to pick up a brochure on Joe Patti"s in Pensacola. If you wan to buy fresh seafood, this is the place.

Very Nice

By YMac21 |

Stopped in to get some info on dolphin tours. Was immediately greeted at the door. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Was able to get info on tours and the reps gave good suggestions.

A GREAT INTRODUCTION TO ALABAMA

By Rachel H |

I received a visitor's packet and a warm greeting the minute I walked through the door of the O.B. Welcome Center. The packet contained several helpful documents such as a map, safety-on-the-beach pamphlet, and an official guide to Alabama's White Sand Beaches. There are hundreds of pamphlets throughout the building which are free for the taking. There were clean restrooms and two well-informed ladies available to answer any questions.

Great coupons

By Lsushaws |

If you are vacationing in Orange Beach, AL you really should stop by the Welcone Center. They are very personable and well versed on the best places around and offer great coupons for discounts at various attractions! They also have maps and other pamphlets with infomation regarding everything in he area.

Information center

By Renea J |

Always helpful, has multiple information with courteous staff. Nice restrooms. The information on gulf shores and orange beach is complete.