Orange Beach Boating Life Near Perdido Pass in July

The Boat, the Pass, and the Pull of an Orange Beach July

There is a particular kind of summer light in Orange Beach that makes everything appear sharper.

The water turns deep blue beneath the boat. The dunes glow almost white in the distance. Sea oats move lightly along the shoreline, and the sky carries that soft silver haze that often settles over the coast in July.

Then a boat like this passes.

Long, low and unmistakably built for open water, it moves across the surface with the confidence of something entirely at home here. Spray rises from the hull. Fishing rods angle toward the sky. The dark custom wrap reflects the water in flashes, while the white hardtop seems almost suspended above the center console.

For a few moments,…

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Ono Island June 2025 vs June 2026 Real Estate Market Update

June 2025 Compared With June 2026:

More Sales, Faster Decisions and a Powerful Ole River Luxury Market

Ono Island activity doubled year over year, residential sales volume increased by nearly 160%, and three Ole River transactions generated more than half of June 2026’s home-sales volume.

June 2026 was an exceptional month for Ono Island real estate in Orange Beach, Alabama. Fourteen properties closed, compared with seven during June 2025.

The number of residential home sales increased from six to 13, while total closed volume rose from approximately $9.29 million to nearly $22.95 million.

The most important part of this comparison, however, is the change in the types of properties that sold.

Every home sold…

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The Boating Lifestyle in Orange Beach and Ono Island

The Boating Lifestyle in Orange Beach and Ono Island

Matching the Boat, the Home and the Waterway

There is a particular rhythm to waterfront living in Orange Beach and on Ono Island.

Morning often begins quietly, with sunlight moving across the water and boats easing away from private docks before the day becomes busy. By afternoon, the waterways come alive with families, anglers, center consoles and cruisers traveling between the back bays, waterfront restaurants and Perdido Pass. In the evening, boats return home as the light softens and the water settles again.

It is easy to fall in love with the view. Yet when purchasing waterfront property, the view is only the beginning.

The boat, dock, lift, shoreline and waterway must work…

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Train at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach

Train After Dark: A High-Voltage Night at The Wharf in Orange Beach

Some nights feel less like an event and more like a reminder of why I love living in Orange Beach. Last night, my dear friend Rhonda Hart and I stepped into the glow of The Wharf Amphitheater for Train’s July 12 stop on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere tour, with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson setting the stage. By the time the lights came up and the first chords hit, the evening had already found its pulse—equal parts nostalgia, musicianship and Gulf Coast summer energy.

The set didn’t need spectacle to announce itself. Train came out lean, loud and completely in command, moving through familiar songs with the ease of a band…

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Ono Island Waterfront Roads & Boating Access Guide

Ono Island Real Estate • Waterfront Homes • Boating Access • Orange Beach, Alabama

Ono Island Waterfront Roads and Boating Access: What Buyers Should Know

A local guide to the types of waterfront homes, canal-front lots, boat lifts, boathouses, deep-water slips, and boating access buyers may find on Ono Island in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Ono Island is one of the most unique waterfront communities on the Alabama Gulf Coast because not all waterfront property is the same. One home may sit on a protected canal with a 10,000-pound lift. Another may offer deep-water dockage for a much larger boat. Another may face Bayou St. John, Old River, the Intracoastal Waterway, or a wide canal with quick access toward Perdido Pass and the Gulf.

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Turquoise Place vs. The Oasis: Orange Beach Condo Investment Comparison

Orange Beach Condo Investment Guide

Turquoise Place vs. The Oasis: Which Orange Beach Condo Is the Better Investment?

A practical comparison of purchase prices, rental potential, association fees, property taxes, insurance assessments, utilities, management expenses, amenities, and potential return on investment.

Two Luxury Resorts—Two Very Different Investment Strategies

Turquoise Place and The Oasis at Orange Beach, formerly known as Phoenix West II, are two of the most recognizable Gulf-front condominium developments in Orange Beach, Alabama. Both offer direct beach access, expansive residences, resort-style amenities, indoor and outdoor pools, lazy rivers, fitness facilities, covered parking, and strong recognition among…

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Scenic Highway 98 Homes & Land for Sale in Baldwin County, AL

Eastern Shore Real Estate • Mobile Bay • Live Oaks • Baldwin County Living

SCENIC HIGHWAY 98 HOMES AND LAND FOR SALE IN BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA

A local guide to homes, land, waterfront estates, bay-view properties, live oak-lined streets, and the timeless Eastern Shore lifestyle near Fairhope, Montrose, Point Clear, and Daphne.

Some roads are more than a way to get from one place to another. Scenic Highway 98 in Baldwin County, Alabama is one of those special stretches that feels like a lifestyle all its own.

Along and near this beloved Eastern Shore corridor, buyers may find Mobile Bay views, mature live oaks, historic homes, waterfront estates, bluff settings, quiet lanes, custom homes, rare homesites, and the kind of…

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Best Boats for Mobile Bay, Weeks Bay, Fish River & Magnolia River

Best Boats for Mobile Bay, Weeks Bay, Fish River, Magnolia River and Baldwin County Waterways

One of the most important questions waterfront buyers ask me is not just, “Can I keep a boat here?” It is, “What kind of boat makes sense for this water?”

That question matters tremendously along the Alabama Gulf Coast, especially when comparing Mobile Bay waterfront homes and land, Weeks Bay waterfront homes and land, Fish River waterfront homes and land, and Magnolia River waterfront homes and land. These waterways are beautiful, but they are not all the same. Water depth, tides, shoreline conditions, dock access, bridge clearance, wind exposure, and the way a buyer plans to fish or cruise can all influence the best boat choice.

I always…

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Cheapest Canal-Front Home And Land on Ono Island | Meredith Folger Amon

What Is the Cheapest Canal-Front Home AND Vacant Land I Can Buy on Ono Island?

One of the questions I hear often from buyers is simple, direct, and very understandable: “What is the least expensive way to own canal-front property on Ono Island?”

My answer is usually: it depends on whether you want a finished home, a vacant canal-front lot, or a property that gives you the ability to build exactly what you want over time. On Ono Island, the “cheapest” option is not always the best value. A lower purchase price may come with additional costs for elevation, dock work, clearing, permitting, seawall conditions, utilities, architectural review, or future construction.

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Catamarans vs. Monohulls on Ono Island & Orange Beach | Gulf Coast Boating Guide

Orange Beach & Ono Island Boating Lifestyle

Catamarans vs. Monohulls on Ono Island & Orange Beach: How I Think About Ride, Draft, Space, Docks & the Gulf Coast Boating Lifestyle

There are some real estate conversations on the Gulf Coast that quickly become boating conversations. On Ono Island and in Orange Beach, the boat is often just as important as the house. It determines where you can go, how often you use the water, how comfortable your guests feel offshore, whether your lift works, whether your canal is practical, and how your waterfront property functions day to day.

“Should I buy a catamaran or a monohull for Orange Beach and Ono Island?”

My answer is never one-size-fits-all. A Freeman, Invincible, World Cat, Caymas,…

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