"Dock of the Bay" Guidebook

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"Dock of the Bay" Guidebook

Beaches

Dauphin island is a well known local recreational area with boat rentals, biking, and water sports all readily available. The white sand beaches are just incredible and literally, 15 mins down the road!
115 locals recommend
Dauphin Island
115 locals recommend
Dauphin island is a well known local recreational area with boat rentals, biking, and water sports all readily available. The white sand beaches are just incredible and literally, 15 mins down the road!

Sightseeing

65 acres of lush gardens and history. A beautiful afternoon.
89 locals recommend
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd
89 locals recommend
65 acres of lush gardens and history. A beautiful afternoon.
48 locals recommend
The Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
102 Bienville Blvd
48 locals recommend

City/town information

Check out a Friday night in downtown Mobile. There is a great food scene.
38 locals recommend
Mobile
38 locals recommend
Check out a Friday night in downtown Mobile. There is a great food scene.

Neighborhoods

Super cute town on the other side of the Bay (about 1 hour drive). It has great shops, food, antiques and all very walkable.
101 locals recommend
Fairhope
101 locals recommend
Super cute town on the other side of the Bay (about 1 hour drive). It has great shops, food, antiques and all very walkable.

Food scene

If you can get reservations, do the brunch on a Sunday!
28 locals recommend
The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
One Grand Blvd
28 locals recommend
If you can get reservations, do the brunch on a Sunday!
About 10 mins down DIP. A burger with a fried green tomato or fried pickles are delicious.
Baudean's Seafood Restaurant and Bar
3300 River Rd
About 10 mins down DIP. A burger with a fried green tomato or fried pickles are delicious.
Check their availability but if they're open they're worth it!
Kat 5 Cajun Steakhouse
14570 Dauphin Island Parkway
Check their availability but if they're open they're worth it!
OMG, y'all! This BBQ has the best brisket and beans HANDS DOWN!
12 locals recommend
Meat Boss Cottage Hill
5401 Cottage Hill Rd
12 locals recommend
OMG, y'all! This BBQ has the best brisket and beans HANDS DOWN!
BEST RIBS and BANANA PUDDING! OMG y'all!
12 locals recommend
Dreamland BBQ Mobile
3314 Old Shell Rd
12 locals recommend
BEST RIBS and BANANA PUDDING! OMG y'all!

Antiquing / Shopping

Ok y'all, if you LOVE old, beautiful pieces, THIS is the place! Granted, you might be sad seeing some beautiful, old, salvaged pieces that you can't take home, but it's amazing nonetheless.
9 locals recommend
Charles Phillips Antiques & Architecturals
4505 Laurendine Rd
9 locals recommend
Ok y'all, if you LOVE old, beautiful pieces, THIS is the place! Granted, you might be sad seeing some beautiful, old, salvaged pieces that you can't take home, but it's amazing nonetheless.

Recreation

Phone number is 251-861-2201 and you can call to rent a boat.
13 locals recommend
Dauphin Island Marina Inc
650 Lemoyne Dr
13 locals recommend
Phone number is 251-861-2201 and you can call to rent a boat.