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Orange Beach achieves improved National Flood Insurance Program CRS rating

The City of Orange Beach has achieved an improved rating within the National Flood Insurance Program that will result in further discounts on flood insurance premiums for property owners.

During the city’s town hall meeting on March 1st, Mayor Tony Kennon ...

Alabama’s Red Snapper Season Opens May 26

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest o...

‘In Service to Others’: Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club shows appreciation for City of Orange Beach

Members of the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club on Thursday, March 16th presented Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, on behalf of the city, with the club colors in the form of a framed jacket in appreciation of the City of Orange Beach’s s...

Orange Beach Animal Control to host free rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, April 8

Orange Beach residents are invited to sign up to get their pet(s) microchipped and/or vaccinated for rabies.

Residents can stop by City Hall to fill out forms for the free vaccination and microchipping for their dogs and/or cats. Orange Beach City Hall is ...

Mayor and City Council host Town Hall on March 1

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the City Council held a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center. The Town Hall followed the 5 p.m. regular council meeting and Committee of the Whole (work session).&n...

Section of beach at Perdido Pass closed for spring break

The Alabama Point East section of beach by the Perdido Pass bridge (shown on map) is now closed to the public through spring break. 

This section of state beach at Perdido Pass is a popular spot for spring breakers and the closure helps address sa...

Two hole-in-ones at February Skins Game at Golf Center

The Orange Beach Golf Center’s February Skins Game featured two back-to-back hole-in-ones on Sunday, February 5th. Each golfer won $250. 

Jeff Hanna of Orange Beach sank his hole-in-one on Hole 2, sponsored by Cosmo’s Restaurant, and Davey Jones o...

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail receives national accolade

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Press Release

Alabama Beaches’ Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail received national recognition on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 when USA Today’s 10Best announced their Readers’ Choice Award winne...

Gulf State Park Beach Parking Pass Renewals for City Residents

Eligible residents can stop by City Hall to receive their 2023 Gulf State Park Beach Access no-charge annual passes - two per household with a driver's license showing a physical Orange Beach address within the city limits. Find more details belo...

City public beach and restaurant open at COAST-AL

COAST-AL Orange Beach Press Release | Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

In the heart of the City of Orange Beach, at the intersection of State Road 161 and Perdido Beach Boulevard, you’ll find COAST-AL Orange Beach, a restaurant, outdoor bar, and retail buil...

Update on Beach Renourishment Project

The City of Orange Beach, City of Gulf Shores and Gulf State Park's joint beach restoration project has been delayed until Fall 2023 due to unexpected delays in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's environmental review process. 

This critical...

Pardon Our Progress: Work underway on East Canal Road widening

In early September 2022, work commenced on the East Canal Road widening RESTORE grant project from Highway 161 to Wilson Boulevard. 

This roughly 1.4-mile section of Canal Road will be expanded to three lanes to allow for a middle turn lane. A rou...

Welcome to Our New Website

The City of Orange Beach is pleased to announce the launch of a newly redesigned city website. It has an entirely new look and more functionality for residents and visitors alike. The web address remains the same: www.orangebeachal.gov. 

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Board of Trustees OKs project for Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station

By Austin Phillips | September 16, 2022 | Auburn University

Auburn football isn’t the only thing going orange this weekend, as the Board of Trustees approved a project Friday to build an Auburn University Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in...