Visiting Orange Beach

Visiting my buddy Bobby and his boy Nelson in Robertsdale. One day we decided to drive down to where we met some 30 years ago in Orange Beach, Alabama. We both volunteered at the fire department and been friends ever since. Orange beach is not the same anymore, it has certainly grown with the high rises, retails and more marinas but the charm remains. It is such a beautiful place and is known as the “Redneck Riviera”. Lower Alabama spans from Foley, fort Morgan, Gulfshores and Orange Beach. Oh the days were simpler, life better and gas prices manageable. My fondest memory of my mom were here when she retired and took on a job at Waffle House. Hold dear to good memories… A little wikipedia: Orange Beach offers a wide selection of family beach vacation opportunities, from condos directly on the beach to just across the street, dolphin cruises, recreational centers with tennis and basketball courts, golf course condo communities, beach houses and everything in between. For entertainment, locals and visitors head to the Orange Beach Islands, also known as the Islands of Perdido Pass, consisting of Bird Island, Robinson Island, Gilchrist Island, and Walker Island. All 4 islands of the Perdido Pass are located within minutes of each other. There is no safe way of getting to the Orange Beach Islands by foot, and the currents make it unsafe to swim. The best way to get to the Orange Beach Islands is by boat, kayak, paddleboard, or jet ski.