~Stay on Dauphin Island~
Food Scene
The BEST restaurant the island has to offer! Incredible staff, friendly smiling faces, delicious food! This is an absolute must!
The Carriage Wine and Market: Dauphin Island
The BEST restaurant the island has to offer! Incredible staff, friendly smiling faces, delicious food! This is an absolute must!
The BEST homemade cinnamon buns, Danishes, and more! This is truly a local favorite and a MUST to visit while visiting. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, so go early!
31 locals recommend
Lighthouse Bakery
919 Chaumont AveThe BEST homemade cinnamon buns, Danishes, and more! This is truly a local favorite and a MUST to visit while visiting. They are only open for breakfast and lunch, so go early!
This is a must! You have never had a waffle taste so good!
8 locals recommend
Foxy's Waffle Bar and Sugar Den
202 Lemoyne DrThis is a must! You have never had a waffle taste so good!
You want California style Mexican? This is it! You won’t be disappointed 😃
24 locals recommend
Miguel's Beach'n Baja
202 Lemoyne DrYou want California style Mexican? This is it! You won’t be disappointed 😃
Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood
1612 Bienville BlvdThe BBQ is great and so are the Egg Rolls!
Homemade, ready to eat meals that taste just like they came out of the oven.
14 locals recommend
Dinner’s Ready
918 Bienville BlvdHomemade, ready to eat meals that taste just like they came out of the oven.
If you forget anything the Ship & Store will have what you need. Everything from groceries to fishing and beach supplies.
12 locals recommend
Ship & Shore Supplies Inc
401 Lemoyne DrIf you forget anything the Ship & Store will have what you need. Everything from groceries to fishing and beach supplies.
Sightseeing
Get your hands wet in the "touch tanks", pet a shark or sting ray, learn about our Barrier Island, and enjoy all of the information the Sea Lab offers.
29 locals recommend
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville BlvdGet your hands wet in the "touch tanks", pet a shark or sting ray, learn about our Barrier Island, and enjoy all of the information the Sea Lab offers.
Take the ferry across the Mobile Bay over to Ft. Morgan for the day.
32 locals recommend
Mobile Bay Ferry
112 Bienville BlvdTake the ferry across the Mobile Bay over to Ft. Morgan for the day.
Fort Gaines is a historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. Established in 1821, it is best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The fort has original cannons, a blacksmith shop, kitchens, a museum, gift shop, and tunnels.
Fort Gaines Historic Site
The South Mobile County Tourism Authority
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59 locals recommend
Fort Gaines
51 Bienville BlvdFort Gaines is a historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. Established in 1821, it is best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.
The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The fort has original cannons, a blacksmith shop, kitchens, a museum, gift shop, and tunnels.
Fort Gaines Historic Site
The South Mobile County Tourism Authority
📷: #funkdrone DroneAlabama
Not only a great way to see many different species of migrating birds, but also a great, low impact hike.
36 locals recommend
Audubon Bird Sanctuary
211 Bienville BlvdNot only a great way to see many different species of migrating birds, but also a great, low impact hike.
Walk around the many acres of gardens and well as tour the Bellingrath Home. A great place to visit at Christmas Time!
89 locals recommend
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens RdWalk around the many acres of gardens and well as tour the Bellingrath Home. A great place to visit at Christmas Time!
Things To Do
Don’t miss this trip where you can learn about or marine environment and explore hands on in the touch tank! The kids will love it!
48 locals recommend
The Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
102 Bienville BlvdDon’t miss this trip where you can learn about or marine environment and explore hands on in the touch tank! The kids will love it!
Public beach access on the East End of the Island, next to Ft. Gaines. This beach has a brand new, enlarged parking lot.
10 locals recommend
Dauphin Island East End Public Beach
51 Bienville BoulevardPublic beach access on the East End of the Island, next to Ft. Gaines. This beach has a brand new, enlarged parking lot.
Pure Aloha Adventures
22922 Alabama's Coastal ConnectionThe BEST Paddle Boarding experience on Dauphin Island
Island Golf
1000 De Soto AvePutt Putt Golf for the whole crew!
Travel to the West End of Dauphin Island for public beach access and the best sunsets you’ll ever see! Large parking area where you can access both the Gulf and the Bay.
Dauphin Island Beach
109 Bienville BoulevardTravel to the West End of Dauphin Island for public beach access and the best sunsets you’ll ever see! Large parking area where you can access both the Gulf and the Bay.
Visit the marina and watch the boats bring in their catches if the day!
13 locals recommend
Dauphin Island Marina Inc
650 Lemoyne DrVisit the marina and watch the boats bring in their catches if the day!
Take a 6 hr charter boat fishing trip with Captain Mike in the Gulf of Mexico.
Captain Mikes Deep Sea Fishing
650 Lemoyne DrTake a 6 hr charter boat fishing trip with Captain Mike in the Gulf of Mexico.
Don’t miss the worlds largest deep sea fishing rodeo every year in July across from the Dauphin Island Marina. The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, is the largest fishing tournament in the world. Founded in 1929, the fishing rodeo now attracts over 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators. It is located on Dauphin Island, Ala. (N30 15’31, 90″ W88 06’47.78).
6 locals recommend
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Site
531 Lemoyne DrDon’t miss the worlds largest deep sea fishing rodeo every year in July across from the Dauphin Island Marina. The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a Project of the Mobile Jaycees, is the largest fishing tournament in the world. Founded in 1929, the fishing rodeo now attracts over 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators. It is located on Dauphin Island, Ala. (N30 15’31, 90″ W88 06’47.78).
Sightseeing
Absolutely fabulous sunset cruise with Captain Steve! Go around the old lighthouse, see the natural gas rigs, then headed to west end to see the sunset. From start to finish, Captain Steve is accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and all-around enjoyable. Every need was anticipated, from bottled water to beanbag chairs on the beach to making sure we were ok with rougher waters (and having a plan if we weren’t) to finding shells in the water when he noticed we were hunting for them on the sand. An incredible experience we will be sure to enjoy again.
He also offers off shore snapper fishing charters for a full or half day.
Fish Junky Adventures
Absolutely fabulous sunset cruise with Captain Steve! Go around the old lighthouse, see the natural gas rigs, then headed to west end to see the sunset. From start to finish, Captain Steve is accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable and all-around enjoyable. Every need was anticipated, from bottled water to beanbag chairs on the beach to making sure we were ok with rougher waters (and having a plan if we weren’t) to finding shells in the water when he noticed we were hunting for them on the sand. An incredible experience we will be sure to enjoy again.
He also offers off shore snapper fishing charters for a full or half day.
City advice
Don't miss
Beach chairs, umbrellas, jet skis, & boogie boards rentals
Don’t worry about lugging all this stuff with you, rent it from Chaise N’ Rays! They will deliver anywhere on Dauphin Island.
Your chairs and umbrellas will be there when you arrive and picked up when you leave. www. Chaiseandrays.com
Getting around
Dauphin Island e-Bikes
Experience Dauphin Island with the thrill of an electric bike! Enjoy a fun and convenient eBike rental experience with free delivery and pickup at your preferred location on Dauphin Island.