Sweet Home Alabama

Dauphin Island

Once you arrive on Dauphin Island,  you will discover why many of our visitors keep returning year after year, many becoming  permanent residents. Situated just 28 miles south of Mobile, Al.,  Dauphin Island offers visitors a relaxing and "family-friendly" atmosphere. Whether you choose a luxurious  condo, a beautiful Beach Front Home, the secluded RV park, or a quaint motel, you will find your stay relaxing and reasonably priced. You might start out your day with coffee at the local store, where many of the Islanders  gather and are willing to give advice on fishing or places of interest. No matter what your interests are you could  find it here! We invite you to please join us and explore!!

Attractions

  • Action Outdoors Entertainment

    Enjoy relaxing nautical adventure aboard the Duke. Choose from inshore fishing trips, lighthouse cruises, dolphin-watching cruises or sunset cruises.

  • Audubon Bird Sanctuary

    160-acre sanctuary with trail system to freshwater lake, dunes, Gulf beaches, swamp, hardwood forest. One of top birding locations in nation. Also includes nature interpretive trail loop.

  • Captain Mike's Deep Sea Fishing, Inc.

    Per person price starts at $100 each. Large and small private charters and individual prices.

  • Dauphin Island Fishing Pier

    850-ft. pier is one of only tw deep-water Gulf piers in Alabama. Site includes benches, picnic tables and steps connecting pier to beach.

  • Estuarium, an aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, The

    From mysterious swamps to sparkling Gulf waters, the Estuarium has all there is to "sea." This award-winning aquarium features local animals and habitats.

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Events

  • Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

    Jul 20-22, 2012

    Jul 20-22, Dauphin Island Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo 251-471-0025. www.adsfr.com Free. 515 Lemoyne Dr.--More than 3,000 anglers from 24 states will fish in the Gulf of Mexico for three days for more than $400,000 in cash and prizes in 30 categories. Sponsored by the Mobile Jaycees, last year’s event was the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest fishing tournament.

  • "Battle of Mobile Commemorative Day"

    Aug 4, 2012

    Aug 4, Dauphin Island Battle of Mobile Commemorative Day 251-861-6992. www.dauphinisland.org. Free. Historic Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd.-- Cannon salute, followed by oral account of the "Battle of Mobile Bay" can be heard at 9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Blacksmith demonstrations in original Fort blacksmith shop. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • 19th Annual Colonial Isle Dauphine

    Oct 13, 2012

    Oct 13, Dauphin Island 19th Annual Colonial Isle Dauphine 251-861-6992. www.dauphinisland.org. Admission charged. Historic Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd--Re-enactors in pre-1840's clothes show what life was like on the Gulf Coast before the Fort was built. Soldier drills, cannon firing, open hearth cooking, traders, blacksmith demonstrations. 9am-5pm

  • 29th Annual Renaissance Festival "Gatalop 29"

    Oct 26-27, 2012

    Oct 26-27, Dauphin Island 29th Annual Renaissance Festival "Gatalop 29" 251-861-6992. www.baronyosprey.org. Admission charged. Historic Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd--See knights in armor as they storm the castle, view melee's, sieges, and the lords & ladies. Visit with a medieval merchant and the Fort's resident blacksmith. 9am-5pm

  • 28th Annual "Christmas through the Ages" at Fort Gaines

    Dec 1, 2012

    Dec 1, Dauphin Island 28th Annual "Christmas through the Ages" at Fort Gaines 251-861-6992. www.dauphinisland.org. Admission charged. HIstoric Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd--Living history day with soldiers from 1700's - 1900's. Join the soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas from the past. Pottery and blacksmith demonstrations and children's ornament making activity. 9am-5pm

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Accommodations

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Restaurants

  • Barnacle Bill's Marina Grill

    Crab cakes are a local hit and enjoyed by all. Stop in for a drink after a day on the after and stay for a delicious plate of fresh island seafood.

  • Island Rainbow

    Cash only, but stop in and visit us for the best pizza on the island. While you're at it, browse our menu and enjoy a snow cone from a selection of over 50 different flavors.

  • Island Style

    Located near the Dauphin Island Ferry docks, be sure to stop in before boarding and stock up on waters, snacks, adult drink, and for a good view of the Mobile Bay.

  • Lighthouse Bakery

    Hours: Wed-Sat: 6-3; Sun: 9-3 The island bakery is a great place to catch breakfast while spending time on the island. Everything is hand made and baked fresh daily on site. Fresh ground coffee, mouth watering pastries, omelets (available on weekends), and delicious deli sandwiches.

  • Oar House

    beachside setting and great location to go for food, drinks, hospitality, or to enjoy time spent on the beachside porch setting. Come back at night for jukebox and live music entertainment.

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