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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24568 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1208, Orange Beach

$445,900

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24568 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1208, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 780 SqFt Residential MLS® # 375847

RE/MAX Paradise

22984 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit B12, Orange Beach

$445,000

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22984 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit B12, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 836 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382868

MarMac Real Estate Coastal PHONE: 256-483-0434

23601 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach

$439,000

23601 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 374561

RV Resort Management LLC

24114 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 402, Orange Beach

$439,000

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24114 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 402, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 723 SqFt Residential MLS® # 373639

Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty

25805 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 208, Orange Beach

$439,000

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25805 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 208, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 880 SqFt Residential MLS® # 370663

Goode Realty, LLC

26115 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2d, Orange Beach

$439,000

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26115 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2d, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,040 SqFt Residential MLS® # 375626

EXIT Realty Gulf Shores

25909 Canal Road Unit 203, Orange Beach

$439,000

25909 Canal Road Unit 203, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,125 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381477

RE/MAX Paradise

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4611, Orange Beach

$438,000

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24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4611, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 720 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379275

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24568 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 708, Orange Beach

$435,000

24568 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 708, Orange Beach

1 Bed 2 Baths 780 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385982

Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty

4636 Pine Boulevard, Orange Beach

$430,000

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4636 Pine Boulevard, Orange Beach

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,180 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385713

EXP Realty Seaside PHONE: 251-279-0099

23094 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 510, Orange Beach

$429,900

↓ $15,000

23094 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 510, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 908 SqFt Residential MLS® # 357243

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25805 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 111, Orange Beach

$429,900

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25805 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 111, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 934 SqFt Residential MLS® # 370082

RE/MAX of Orange Beach PHONE: 251-543-6093

 
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