Golden Hour on Ole River: A Slice of Paradise in Orange Beach Alabama

Posted by Meredith Folger Amon on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025  2:21pm.


Golden Hour on Ole River: A Slice of Paradise in Orange Beach


By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Ole River Sunset Orange Beach Alabama


Last night, I found myself barefoot at the end of a wharf, quietly taking in the golden hour over Ole River in Orange Beach, Alabama. The air was soft and warm, laced with that familiar salty breeze, and the sky reflected back in layers of gold, blue, and blush on the calm water below. From where I sat, I had an unobstructed view—Ono Island to my left, a pair of pelicans gliding overhead, and a few boats returning home at idle speed, their wakes gently folding into the shoreline.

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This is one of those moments that stays with you. The kind of quiet that’s not empty, but full. Full of gratitude, rhythm, and perspective. The golden hour on Ole River isn’t just something you see—it’s something you feel in your chest. It’s healing.

As a local homeowner and real estate advisor who lives and works along the Gulf Coast, I get to experience this beauty often. But it never loses its magic. Whether I’m showing property on Ono Island, previewing a boater’s dream home along the Intracoastal, or just sharing a sunset from a client’s back deck—these moments remind me exactly why I do what I do.

This isn't just a beach town. It’s a sanctuary. Life here flows with the tides—slower, more intentional, and deeply connected to nature. And while the sunsets steal the spotlight, it’s the everyday moments that make living in Orange Beach so extraordinary. Paddleboarding at sunrise, boating with friends on a whim, biking to a dockside lunch, or simply sitting still on a breezy porch as the crickets begin their evening chorus.

If you’ve been dreaming of a home that feels like vacation—but with deeper roots—I’d love to help you find it. Whether it’s a waterfront home with big views, a canal lot with quick Gulf access, or a tucked-away inland cottage near the bay, there’s a special place here for you.

You can start your search at www.searchthegulf.com—your gateway to all real estate listings along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast.

Because here, every golden hour is just the beginning.

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24160 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2046, Orange Beach

$465,000

24160 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2046, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 685 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384108

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28888 Canal Road Unit 4, Orange Beach

$464,000

28888 Canal Road Unit 4, Orange Beach

0 Beds 1 Bath 275 SqFt Residential MLS® # 375462

Brett R/E Robinson Dev OB Main: 251-981-6180

27441 Canal Road, Orange Beach

$459,900

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27441 Canal Road, Orange Beach

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22984 E Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit B42, Orange Beach

$459,000

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22984 E Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit B42, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 836 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383258

Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach PHONE: 251-233-3375

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 3102, Orange Beach

$459,000

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24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 3102, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 960 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372728

Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach PHONE: 251-979-5600

26034 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 26, Orange Beach

$454,900

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26034 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 26, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 763 SqFt Residential MLS® # 370620

MarMac Real Estate Coastal CELL: 251-979-2250

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 3705, Orange Beach

$450,800

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24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 3705, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 720 SqFt Residential MLS® # 377686

Keller Williams AGC Realty - Orange Beach PHONE: 251-923-8390

24132 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1086, Orange Beach

$450,000

24132 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1086, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 685 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384410

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-533-6677

28545 Lee Avenue, Orange Beach

$450,000

28545 Lee Avenue, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,056 SqFt Residential MLS® # 380783

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-533-6677

23601 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach

$449,000

23601 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 382531

RV Resort Management LLC

Ono Boulevard, Orange Beach

$449,000

Ono Boulevard, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 321581

J & J Realty, LLC

5338 Bay Drive, Orange Beach

$449,000

5338 Bay Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,128 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385989

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