Fins Up in Orange Beach
Set to open in late 2027, Margaritaville Resort in Orange Beach is an upcoming paradise for travelers seeking a luxurious yet laidback escape. You’ll find much more than a lost shaker of salt here. The full-service resort encompasses 83 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway, offering a relaxing, upscale retreat tucked away from the crowds. The grounds boast a variety of accommodations, numerous dining options, a vast pool area, a slip transient marina, live entertainment, and more.
Dining at Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach
With 9 restaurants and bars, an extended stay at Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach is needed to try them all. From casual eateries and family-friendly options to outdoor bars and an upscale restaurant, there’s a little bit of everything here. All restaurants are open to the public, with the exception of Fins Bar & Grill.
Best restaurants for families: Frank & Lola’s Pizzeria, Lah De Dah Bar & Grill, Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions
Best date night spots: Nautical Wheeler’s Prime, Ville ’77 Social Club, Euphoria Bar
Best bars for quick, cold drinks: 5 O’clock Somewhere Bar, Margarita’s to Go, Salty Rim Bar, Ville '77 Social Club, and Euphoria Bar
Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach Entertainment, Marina, & Pool
Live Music
It wouldn’t be a coastal resort without live music. The sounds of local musicians will fill the coastal air across Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach as live music can be found at the restaurants, bars, and pool area.
Marina
The Marina at Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach offers 43 slips for transient vessels, providing convenient access to the resort’s waterfront dining options and live entertainment. Boaters can dock their vessels at the marina and spend a day dining, drinking, and shopping at Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach. You don’t have to be a resort guest to cruise over to the marina!
Courtesy Vessel
The resort sits just across the canal from The Wharf, an entertainment district with shops, restaurants, attractions, and year-round events. Both guests of Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach and those visiting The Wharf can hop on the Courtesy Vessel to travel back and forth between the two. The ferry will run throughout the day and is a quick and easy way to access all the fun at The Wharf and Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach.
Meeting & Events Space
There’s no better place to gather than the Alabama Gulf Coast. Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach boasts versatile event and meeting spaces that can host everything from corporate events to receptions and parties. Bring your group together on Alabama’s Beaches for a memorable time by the water with help from the dedicated resort staff.
Shopping
If the shops at The Wharf aren’t enough, head over to Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach for more retail therapy. The resort’s signature Live Like a Song Margaritaville Store has two locations, one inside the lobby and another at the Fins Up! Waterpark next to the poolside restaurant. Pick up clothes, hats, and other noteworthy souvenirs to commemorate your visit! The marina store has everything needed for a day out on the water like snacks, drinks, and sunglasses.
Pool & Activity Deck
With seven acres of water fun, the water park and activity deck are the ultimate spots for slashing the day away, soaking up the Southern sun, or sipping a tropical drink by the pool. This massive pool area features a 1,000+-foot lazy river, a 4-story waterslide tower, a kid zone pool play area, and a resort-style pool with a swim-up bar and a 22-foot outdoor TV, perfect for poolside game days. The area will also have pool loungers, umbrellas, cabanas, a shaded grassy lawn, and the Six String Stage, which will have a stage for live music.
Tip: Not staying at the resort? No problem! Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach offers day passes for non-guests to access the pool and activity deck.

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Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach isn’t your average resort. This coastal paradise is a dream for boaters, water lovers, and anyone seeking a serene sanctuary combined with family-friendly fun.

