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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33192 Marlin Key Drive, Orange Beach

$1,950,000

33192 Marlin Key Drive, Orange Beach

4 Beds 5 Baths 2,974 SqFt Residential MLS® # 385066

Butler & Co. Real Estate LLC

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1605, Orange Beach

$1,950,000

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1605, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,963 SqFt Residential MLS® # 379132

RE/MAX Paradise

23008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1005, Orange Beach

$1,949,000

23008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1005, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,090 SqFt Residential MLS® # 378196

World Impact Real Estate

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2401, Orange Beach

$1,925,000

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2401, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,963 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384067

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

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1901, Orange Beach

$1,925,000

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1901, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,963 SqFt Residential MLS® # 382042

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

23008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1908, Orange Beach

$1,910,000

↓ $65,000

23008 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 1908, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,090 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381759

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

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 505, Orange Beach

$1,900,000

↓ $99,500

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 505, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,965 SqFt Residential MLS® # 377254

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

32438 River Road, Orange Beach

$1,900,000

32438 River Road, Orange Beach

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 355724

J & J Realty, LLC

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2001, Orange Beach

$1,899,500

↓ $45,500

26688 Perdido Beach Boulevard Unit 2001, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,963 SqFt Residential MLS® # 383512

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

5032 Certain Circle, Orange Beach

$1,899,000

5032 Certain Circle, Orange Beach

6 Beds 5 Baths 3,536 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384878

Kaiser Sotheby's Int-GS PHONE: 251-752-7345

26142 Marina Road, Orange Beach

$1,895,000

26142 Marina Road, Orange Beach

3 Beds 5 Baths 3,033 SqFt Residential MLS® # 384655

Bellator Real Estate, LLC Beck

31899 River Road, Orange Beach

$1,895,000

31899 River Road, Orange Beach

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,424 SqFt Residential MLS® # 381765

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