Have you ever thought how nice it would be to actually live by the beach instead of just visiting once or twice a year? Alabama’s gulf coast area may be just the ticket you need to help make your dream a reality. The adjacent communities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have a wide variety of real estate options to suit any taste or budget, and there’s so much to do here!
Of course, the beautiful white sandy beaches are reason enough to settle in Orange Beach. The area boasts nearly a dozen public beaches, each providing a different experience every time you go. The weather is mild most of the year, which means you may enjoy the sparkling turquoise waters and sunshine on a year round basis.
When you need to take a break from the surf for a while, there are 16 golf courses in and around Orange Beach to test your skills. You may wish to join a private club, or take on the fairways at one of the great public courses.
Another great way to enjoy the sunshine and fair weather is to take on the great outdoors by foot and by boat. There are numerous hiking and biking trails to enjoy, and even a canoe trail for those who want to enjoy the serenity of nature by way of calm, cool waters. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail is famous among aficionados: there are over 50 birding sites along the trail, and on any given day you may see Pelicans, Great Blue Herons, or countless other species.
Of course, living near the ocean means you can go fishing every day if you want to! You may keep your boat at the Bear Point, Cotton Bayou, or one of several other marinas if you do your own deep sea fishing, or hire the services of a local outfitter. If you’d rather, you can stay on dry land and fish at one of fourteen Mobile Bay Inshore Fishing Reefs.
With only 5,000 year round residents, your family can also enjoy the small-town feel and down home charm that is a unique part of living in Alabama. A quarter of all homes have minor children living there; Orange Beach has its own elementary school, and students go to Junior and Senior High in neighboring Gulf Shores. The town is known for its kid-friendly atmosphere, and it hosts many sporting events and tournaments at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
When it comes to real estate, you may choose from big and small beach houses, inland housing, condominiums and townhouses. There is something for you in this scenic and charming town, where life and vacation finally come together.
If you are interested in Orange Beach real estate, contact the expert professionals at RE/MAX of Alabama (http://www.remax-alabama.com/orange-beach-real-estate.aspx). Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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