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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4276 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

$376,572

4276 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,437 SqFt Residential MLS® # 386173

DHI Realty of Alabama, LLC

4294 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

$376,572

4294 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,437 SqFt Residential MLS® # 386201

DHI Realty of Alabama, LLC

4302 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

$376,572

4302 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,437 SqFt Residential MLS® # 386200

DHI Realty of Alabama, LLC

5211 Arnica Lane, Orange Beach

$375,000

5211 Arnica Lane, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 381524

Liveoak Realty, LLC

5223 Arnica Lane, Orange Beach

$375,000

5223 Arnica Lane, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 381525

Liveoak Realty, LLC

24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4211, Orange Beach

$374,900

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24522 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 4211, Orange Beach

1 Bed 1 Bath 720 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382621

Coldwell Banker Coastal Realty

4264 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

$374,572

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4264 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,437 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382563

DHI Realty of Alabama, LLC

4268 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

$374,572

↑ $2,000

4268 Lost Bay Drive, Orange Beach

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,437 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382565

DHI Realty of Alabama, LLC

15 The Battery, Orange Beach

$370,000

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15 The Battery, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 381407

EXP Realty Seaside PHONE: 251-279-0099

23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 121, Orange Beach

$370,000

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23044 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 121, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 808 SqFt Residential MLS® # 372907

Sull'Acqua Realty, LLC PHONE: 850-549-9656

25293 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 13, Orange Beach

$369,900

↓ $10,100

25293 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 13, Orange Beach

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,132 SqFt Residential MLS® # 368472

RE/MAX Paradise

25861 Canal Road Unit 55, Orange Beach

$369,900

25861 Canal Road Unit 55, Orange Beach

2 Beds 2 Baths 650 SqFt Residential MLS® # 374460

Luxury Coastal Vacations, LLC

 
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