Island Guidebook

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Island Guidebook

Food scene

This is my favorite spot! It’s a small family restaurant with amazing customer service!
Bayley's Carryout Seafood
10805 Dauphin Island Pkwy
This is my favorite spot! It’s a small family restaurant with amazing customer service!
Local favorite!
Kat 5 Cajun Steakhouse
14570 Dauphin Island Parkway
Local favorite!
This is a great spot for dinner with the family or go later in the night for drinks.
6 locals recommend
The Pelican Reef Restaurant
11799 Dauphin Island Pkwy
6 locals recommend
This is a great spot for dinner with the family or go later in the night for drinks.
This is by far my favorite place to eat. Not only is the food great but the views of the beach are amazing!
44 locals recommend
Pirate's Bar And Grill
100 Orleans Dr
44 locals recommend
This is by far my favorite place to eat. Not only is the food great but the views of the beach are amazing!
31 locals recommend
Lighthouse Bakery
919 Chaumont Ave
31 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood
1612 Bienville Blvd
12 locals recommend

Quick Shopping

Did you forget something? Dollar General is minutes away.
Find what you forgot here.
45 locals recommend
Dollar General
224 Gulf Shores Pkwy
45 locals recommend
Find what you forgot here.
Piggly Wiggly
2601 Dauphin Island Parkway

Sightseeing

The Mobile Bay Ferry crosses beautiful Mobile Bay, Alabama and connects SR 193 at Dauphin Island on the west side with SR 180 at Mobile Point on the east. Considered “the Gulf-Coast’s Most Scenic Drive”, the ferry saves travelers hours of driving time plus the high cost of fuel by providing a travel link across the mouth of Mobile Bay. The trip between Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan at Mobile Point provides wonderful views of the two historic forts that have long guarded the entrance of Mobile Bay. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes and is a great way for passengers to view birds, sea life and other boats and ships. The ferry service utilizes two ferries, the Fort Morgan and the Marissa Mae Nicole to carry passengers and vehicles across the Bay. At least one ferry operates year-round with both ferries operating during the busy summer months.
32 locals recommend
Mobile Bay Ferry
112 Bienville Blvd
32 locals recommend
The Mobile Bay Ferry crosses beautiful Mobile Bay, Alabama and connects SR 193 at Dauphin Island on the west side with SR 180 at Mobile Point on the east. Considered “the Gulf-Coast’s Most Scenic Drive”, the ferry saves travelers hours of driving time plus the high cost of fuel by providing a travel link across the mouth of Mobile Bay. The trip between Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan at Mobile Point provides wonderful views of the two historic forts that have long guarded the entrance of Mobile Bay. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes and is a great way for passengers to view birds, sea life and other boats and ships. The ferry service utilizes two ferries, the Fort Morgan and the Marissa Mae Nicole to carry passengers and vehicles across the Bay. At least one ferry operates year-round with both ferries operating during the busy summer months.
The Estuarium is an exciting educational public aquarium highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. It includes the 10,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a 7,000-gallon stingray touch pool, and the Living Marsh Boardwalk. This facility has 31 aquariums totaling over 30,000 gallons with more than 100 species on display. The Estuarium showcases the plants, animals, and other natural resources found in the Estuary and its surrounding marine habitats. Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the Estuarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States.
48 locals recommend
The Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
102 Bienville Blvd
48 locals recommend
The Estuarium is an exciting educational public aquarium highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. It includes the 10,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a 7,000-gallon stingray touch pool, and the Living Marsh Boardwalk. This facility has 31 aquariums totaling over 30,000 gallons with more than 100 species on display. The Estuarium showcases the plants, animals, and other natural resources found in the Estuary and its surrounding marine habitats. Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the Estuarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States.
Fort Gaines is a historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. It was named for Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Established in 1821, it is best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.
59 locals recommend
Fort Gaines
51 Bienville Blvd
59 locals recommend
Fort Gaines is a historic fort on Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States. It was named for Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Established in 1821, it is best known for its role in the Battle of Mobile Bay during the American Civil War.
Entertainment including golf
11 locals recommend
Isle Dauphine Golf Club
100 Orleans Dr
11 locals recommend
Entertainment including golf
The bird sanctuary has made news headlines. Come relax and enjoy nature!
36 locals recommend
Audubon Bird Sanctuary
211 Bienville Blvd
36 locals recommend
The bird sanctuary has made news headlines. Come relax and enjoy nature!
157 locals recommend
Fort Morgan
157 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Indian Shell Mound Park
830 Desoto Dr
10 locals recommend
This is a small but nice park with beach views. Also, it has a play area.
Bayfront Park
15961 Dauphin Island Parkway
This is a small but nice park with beach views. Also, it has a play area.
Alligator Lake is a lake located just 1.4 miles from Dauphin Island, in Mobile County, in the state of Alabama, United States, near Fort Gaines, AL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass and crappie here. Alternate names for this lake include Alligator Pond.
Alligator Lake
Alligator Lake is a lake located just 1.4 miles from Dauphin Island, in Mobile County, in the state of Alabama, United States, near Fort Gaines, AL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including largemouth bass and crappie here. Alternate names for this lake include Alligator Pond.

Beach

Public restrooms, chair/lounge rentals, marine life.
115 locals recommend
Dauphin Island
115 locals recommend
Public restrooms, chair/lounge rentals, marine life.
Come out and see the competition between fishermen! This evening is one you don’t want to miss! Live music and food. The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo attracts over 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators.
6 locals recommend
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Site
531 Lemoyne Dr
6 locals recommend
Come out and see the competition between fishermen! This evening is one you don’t want to miss! Live music and food. The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo attracts over 3,000 anglers and 75,000 spectators.
Sand Island Lighthouse

RV Location

15440 Dauphin Island Parkway, Coden, Al. 36523
Bay Palms RV Resort
15440 Dauphin Island Parkway

Traveler advice

What to pack

What to pack

Don’t forget your beach towels, sun glasses, hat and sun block. If you are bringing your pet, bring your pet bowls and toys. Are you a light sleeper? Bringing a sound machine might be ideal for you.