Beach and Hotel
Laws & Guidelines

Orange Beach Regulations & Guidelines

Please follow the “Leave Only Footprints” policy and city ordinances below:

Tents & Equipment

  • Size Limit: Tents and canopies must be 12′ x 12′ or smaller.
  • Daily Removal: All items (tents, chairs, toys) must be removed no later than one hour after sunset. Items left overnight are considered abandoned and will be removed.
  • Placement: Tents must be placed north of the Mean High Tide Line to allow emergency vehicle access.

Prohibited Items

  • No Glass: Glass containers are strictly prohibited on the beach.
  • No Fires: Grills, bonfires, and open flames are not allowed.
  • No Pets: For the safety of local wildlife, pets are not allowed on Gulf-front beaches.
  • No Fireworks: Possession or use of fireworks is illegal.

Safety & Environment

  • Fill Your Holes: Do not dig holes deeper than 12 inches, and always fill them before leaving for the day.
  • Protect the Dunes: Stay off the sand dunes and use designated boardwalks.
  • Flag System: Observe the beach warning flags. If double red flags are flying, entering the water is prohibited by law.
  • Sea Turtles: During nesting season (May-Oct), please avoid using bright flashlights on the beach at night.

For more detailed information, please visit the official
City of Orange Beach Beach Rules page.

Hampton Inn Rules & Guidelines

The Hampton Inn has a few guidelines that we, as a family, need to be aware of and follow. Please adhere to the following while representing the family:
  • Alcoholic Beverages: No alcoholic beverages purchased outside of the hotel are permitted in the banquet rooms.
  • Parking: Only registered guest of the Hampton Inn are permitted to park in the hotel’s parking deck. A valid parking pass will be issued upon check-in. The hotel suggests that all family members attending events at the hotel use ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft.
  • Banquet Rooms Timing: The banquet rooms will be available for our use from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday night and all day Saturday. We must conclude all activities in the banquet rooms by 10:00 PM each night.