Beach safety tips on warning flags, rip currents, and emergency contact information to keep your Dauphin Island beach trip safe and enjoyable.
Dauphin Island general
Discover the Bay & Sound Side of Dauphin Island
Discover the unparalleled tranquility and unique advantages of Dauphin Island’s Bay and Sound side vacation rentals.
Restoring Dauphin Island’s Natural Beauty: The East End Beach and Dune Restoration Project
Dauphin Island’s East End Beaches are being restored to their natural beauty thanks to the East End beach and Dune Restoration Project.
Is spring the best time for you to book your beach getaway to Dauphin Island?
Spring into the allure of Dauphin Island’s springtime paradise, where tranquil beaches, vibrant wildlife and a lush culture await.
Dauphin Island Ferry and Dauphin Island Bridge
Getting to Dauphin Island is scenic and easy via the Dauphin Island Bridge or the Dauphin Island Ferry.
Dauphin Island Beach Is “A Hidden Gem”
The best kept secret on the Gulf Coast is Dauphin Island Beach.
Things to do in Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island Alabama is a barrier island located just three miles south of Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. It’s a fabulous place for things to do, have fun with family and friends, or simply relax with its slower pace. Check out our list of things to do in Dauphin Island before you arrive […]
Pack Your Bags! “Packing List” For The Ultimate Dauphin Island Vacation
Packing for your Dauphin Island vacation can be fun. It helps get you into the vacation mindset and ready for the time of your life. If you’re one who worries about what to pack, we’ve got you covered. From just the comfort basics to the extras for the ultimate in a relaxing vacation, read on. […]
Dauphin Island’s Elevated Beach Houses and Vacation Rentals
Dauphin Island is a true barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico; in fact, it is Alabama’s only barrier island! The coastal towns of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan are on peninsulas, not islands. Like most barrier islands, Dauphin Island has its share of high waters and storm surge during a storm event […]
Birds Flock to Dauphin Island
It’s that time of the year again on Dauphin Island . . . . Dauphin Island is never really crowded, but at this time of the year, the birds seem to outnumber the people on the Island. Pelicans fly over in groups of a dozen or more, resembling a motorcycle gang of retired birds, riding […]
Latest Update on Hurricane Nate clean-up efforts on Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier provided this update at 3:30 p.m. today- QUICK UPDATE: Contractors clearing sand from Bienville Blvd. are nearing the west end of the road (West End Beach) at the time of this post! Sand removal will shift to side streets first thing Thursday morning. DIW&S officials report water is on up […]
Crews Working 24 Hours a Day To Clear Bienville Boulevard of Sand | WKRG
Dauphin Island was hard hit by Hurricane Nate. The west end of the island is still without power and utilities, but there is some progress to be seen in recovery efforts. Source: Crews Working 24 Hours a Day To Clear Bienville Boulevard of Sand | WKRG
Hurricane Nate Update
Hurricane Nate made landfall overnight Saturday as a Category 1 Hurricane, with the eye centered about 80 west of Dauphin Island. The strong storm surge has caused damage to some of the Gulf-front homes on the West End of the Island, and the main road, Bienville Blvd, is buried under 3-6 feet of sand. The […]
Dauphin Island Race postponed due to weather
The 59th annual Dauphin Island Race, scheduled to take place on Saturday, has been postponed due to forecasts for rain and windy conditions. “They are just trying to do what is best for everyone involved,” said Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier. “While we hate to see it postponed, the safety of participants is first and […]
Gumbo, sailboats and funky art on Dauphin Island this weekend
Michelle Matthews | [email protected] Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 26, 2017 at 11:30 AM, updated April 26, 2017 at 11:39 AM Any way you dish it up, gumbo is perhaps the quintessential coastal Alabama dish. What could be better to sample on a beautiful Saturday as you watch hundreds of white […]
59th annual Dauphin Island Race will take place Saturday, April 29
By Lawrence Specker | [email protected] Email the author | Follow on Twitter on April 24, 2017 at 11:25 AM, updated April 24, 2017 at 12:17 PM A principal organizer of the 59th annual Dauphin Island Race makes no secret about one of the keys to the event’s appeal: It’s usually a really good time. “The […]
Labor Day 2016 Celebration on Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL – The Town of Dauphin Island is planning a fireworks show, a sunset concert and movies on the beach to mark the Labor Day weekend. Events will include free, family-friendly movies are also planned during the evenings on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3 at the Dauphin Island West End Beach. On Sunday, […]
Upcoming Events on Dauphin Island February and March 2016
Dauphin Island, AL- Schedule of Upcoming Events for the Dauphin Island Area: February 2016 Events FEB 9 – MARDI GRAS DAY FEB 13 -20TH BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY 5K RUN AT HISTORIC FORT GAINES (ON DAUPHIN ISLAND’S EAST END) FEB 26 – LAST FRIDAY ART NIGHT FEB 27 – WINGS-CHILI COOK-OFF @ FINS BAR AND GRILL, […]
Dauphin Island looks forward to annual arrival of snowbirds
As Dauphin Island approaches the last few weeks of the Summer season, Snowbirds begin booking Dauphin Island rentals for winter. “Our atmosphere is very laid-back, very relaxed and very friendly,” said Mayor Jeff Collier. Source: Residents on ‘laid-back’ Dauphin Island look forward to annual arrival of snowbirds | AL.com
Fourth of July Fireworks Information for Dauphin Island 2015
Dauphin Island, AL- . They’re calling it “Red White and Boom” this year . . . . The Mobile Pops will perform at 6 p.m., and Dauphin Island’s annual fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. at the Dauphin Island public beach and pier, next to Dauphin Island Elementary School. Parking is available at the public beach for […]
Thursday Nights are “Movies at the Beach” Nights!
Dauphin Island, AL- Here are the Movies scheduled to be shown this Summer on Thursday evenings, at Dauphin Island’s West End Beach: 2015 Dauphin Island Movies On West End Beach West End Beach 2015 FREE Family Movie Series June 28 How To Train Your Dragon July 2 E.T. July 3 Jaws July 9 Tangled July […]
Thursday Night is “Movie at the Beach” Night!
Dauphin Island Calendar of Events for April 2015
Dauphin Island- Schedule of Upcoming Events »
Colonies of the Gulf Coast March 7 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528 United States + Google Map 25th Annual Colonies of the Gulf Coast This is a family style event and everyone is welcome. The Fort’s museum and gift shop are always open. Come and explore life on ‘Isle Dauphine’ in […]