Found 390 blog entries tagged as Orange Beach.


Boating on Ole River: The Local Sand Bar Scene Between Ono Island and Orange Beach

Old River Boating Ono Island Orange Beach Alabama Boats anchored in shallow turquoise water on Ole River near Ono Island and Orange Beach, Alabama, with private docks, boathouses, waterfront homes, and summer boating activity.

Ole River, Old River, and the Place Locals Love to Anchor

There are certain places along the Gulf Coast that do not need a sign, a schedule, or an invitation. You just know. Ole River, also called Old River, is one of those places.

Running along the southern and southwestern shoreline of Ono Island and across from Orange Beach, Alabama, Ole River is where many locals go when they are not anchored around Robinson Island. It has its own personality: turquoise water, soft…

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Two Sportfishing Yachts at Perdido Pass: What These Orange Beach Photos Say About Waterfront Real Estate


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Perdido Pass Has a Way of Stopping Me in My Tracks

Yesterday, I photographed two beautiful sportfishing yachts running through Orange Beach at Perdido Pass, and it reminded me why this stretch of the Gulf Coast continues to attract serious boaters, offshore fishing enthusiasts, second-home owners, and waterfront buyers who want more than just a pretty view.

There is something pitch-perfect about seeing a sportfishing yacht make its way through the pass. The outriggers. The tower. The wake curling behind the stern. The Gulf light reflecting across the water. It is a scene that feels both powerful and elegant, and it tells a…

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2026 Orange Beach Billfish Classic: Where Sportfishing, Boats, and Waterfront Real Estate Meet


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The Orange Beach Billfish Classic is one of those Gulf Coast events that feels bigger than a tournament. It is part competition, part tradition, part boating culture, and part real estate story. When the big sportfishing boats start arriving, the docks take on a different rhythm. You hear the engines, see the outriggers, notice the crews moving with purpose, and feel the energy build around The Wharf, Perdido Pass, and the waterfront communities that make Orange Beach so special.

The 30th Annual Orange Beach Billfish Classic is scheduled for May 12–16, 2026 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama. For many anglers, captains, boat…

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What Is Marine Construction? A Beginner’s Guide for Gulf Coast Homeowners


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If you own, or hope to own, a waterfront home along the Alabama Gulf Coast, you will eventually hear the term marine construction. It sounds technical, but it is one of the most practical and important parts of coastal property ownership. From docks and seawalls to boat lifts and shoreline protection, marine construction plays a direct role in how you use, protect, and enjoy your property.

When I am helping buyers compare waterfront homes in Orange Beach, Ono Island, and other boating-oriented areas along the coast, I pay very close attention to the marine improvements. These features affect convenience, safety, long-term maintenance, and value. If…

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Orange Beach Waterfront Real Estate

How a Seawall Impacts Waterfront Property Value in Orange Beach

When I help buyers and sellers evaluate Orange Beach waterfront property, I look far beyond the house itself. The shoreline matters. A seawall can play a meaningful role in value, protection, marketability, and long-term ownership costs, especially in a coastal market where boat wake, storms, and erosion are part of the conversation.

Value Driver Shoreline protection and usable land preservation Buyer Lens Condition, age, materials, and maintenance history Coastal Reality Wake exposure, erosion, and storm resilience matter

Why Seawalls Matter in Orange Beach

Waterfront living comes with…

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Orange Beach Condo Comparison

Comparing Marlin Key, The Palms, and Wind Drift Condos in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Clients often ask me to compare Orange Beach condos that offer very different lifestyles. Today, I am comparing Marlin Key, The Palms, and Wind Drift. They are not interchangeable, and that is exactly why this comparison matters.

In my opinion, this is a useful condo conversation that a buyer can have because each property answers a different question. Do you want a more intimate Gulf-front setting with larger floor plans. Do you want a resort-style amenity package. Do you want boating access on one side of the road and beach access on the other. Those are very different priorities, and the right fit depends…

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Ono Island Real Estate • Luxury Homes • Gulf Coast Living

Realtor Services for Luxury Homes on Ono Island

Ono Island Luxury Real Estate Services There is something undeniably magnetic about Ono Island. It is where the pace naturally softens, where water and architecture exist in quiet harmony, and where each property reflects a distinctive sense of place. Buying or selling here is not a standard real estate experience. It is a more refined, more intentional process that calls for a deeper understanding of the island itself.

I am Meredith Folger Amon, an international real estate advisor with over 20 years of experience, and I am proud to call Ono Island home. Living here gives me a perspective that reaches beyond maps and market data. I understand how the light moves…

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ORANGE BEACH REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

What I’m Seeing Year to Date in 2026 By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida Orange Beach Alabama Real Estate Market

When I look at the Orange Beach real estate market through the first part of 2026, what stands out to me most is that this is still a very active and highly layered market. It is not moving in just one direction. Some properties are drawing strong attention quickly, while others are sitting longer and requiring more strategic pricing and presentation.

From where I sit, this is the kind of market that rewards preparation. Buyers are still stepping in, sellers are still achieving meaningful prices, and the best results are going to those who understand how to read the nuances rather than…

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RED SNAPPER FISHING SEASON 2026 IN ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA


By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Every year, one of the questions I start hearing around Orange Beach is simple: when will red snapper season open, and what should anglers expect this year. Red snapper season is part of the rhythm of life here. It influences charter bookings, marina traffic, dock talk, summer weekends, and the overall energy of the coast. In my experience, it is one of those topics that blends boating, lifestyle, and real estate in a very Orange Beach way. Because this article is meant to be useful, I want to be clear that it reflects what has officially been announced as of April 2, 2026.

The biggest confirmed update so far is for federally…

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Southern Living’s Top 20 Beach Getaways for 2026, and Why Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Continue to Shine

South's Best 20 Beaches Orange Beach and Gulf Shores Alabama

Southern Living’s latest ranking feels especially meaningful to me because so many of these places are part of my own story, from my South Carolina roots to the Gulf Coast lifestyle I love sharing today.

Article Focus Southern Living Beach Rankings Featured Market Gulf Shores / Orange Beach Written By Meredith Folger Amon “I was born in Hilton Head and spent my college years in Charleston, so seeing Gulf Shores and Orange Beach ranked among the South’s most loved beach destinations feels both personal and well deserved.”

I always enjoy seeing a…

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