beginner
Orange Beach, Florida, United States

Cotton Bayou Beach, Gulf of Mexico

Cotton Bayou Beach on the Gulf of Mexico near Orange Beach offers warm saltwater swimming in calm bayou conditions. Perfect for beginner swimmers and families seeking sheltered Florida Gulf water. Summer water temperatures are warm; water quality can vary after storms.

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Cotton Bayou Beach, Gulf of Mexico

30.2704, -87.5825

Details

Location
Orange Beach, Florida, United States
Type
bay
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
30.2704, -87.5825

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