DESTINATION ORIENTATION
The Coastline Map & Guide
Understanding the barrier island geography: Gulf beaches to the south, Old River to the north, and Perdido Pass to the west.
DESTINATION ORIENTATION
The Orange Beach Coastline & Wind Drift
Positioned on the eastern barrier spit between the Gulf of Mexico and Old River
30.2644° N, 87.5615° WWind Drift Dual Waterfront
OLD RIVER (CALM INLAND WATERWAY & BOAT SLIPS)
Wind Drift CommunityNorth: Bayside Condos & DocksSouth: Gulf-Front Condos & Beach
AL-182 (PERDIDO BEACH BLVD)
GULF OF MEXICO (SUGAR WHITE QUARTZ SAND BEACHES)
Proximity from Wind DriftActual drive & water distances
0.8 miEast on Hwy 182
1.2 miWest on Hwy 182
1.4 miWest on Hwy 182
2.1 miOld River by water
3.5 miNorthwest via Canal Rd
5.2 miWest via Canal Rd
DRIVING & ARRIVAL
Getting to Wind Drift
Wind Drift is located on Alabama Highway 182 (Perdido Beach Boulevard) on the eastern end of Orange Beach, approximately 0.8 miles west of the Florida state line.
- From Pensacola International Airport (PNS): ~50 minutes via FL-292 west.
- From Gulf Shores / Jack Edwards Airport (JKA): ~15 minutes east along Canal Road or Perdido Beach Blvd.
- From I-10 (via Foley Beach Express): ~30 minutes south to Orange Beach.
BY WATER
Old River Navigational Notes
Wind Drift's private bayside docks sit on the south bank of Old River. From here, you have sheltered water navigation all the way to Perdido Pass.
- Perdido Pass Bridge Clearance: 54 feet vertical clearance.
- Robinson & Bird Islands: 2.1 miles west by water in Terry Cove.
- Flora-Bama Ole River Grill Docks: 0.8 miles east by water.