Dauphin Island . . . .
. . . is a beautiful barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, located 33 miles from Mobile, AL and is accessible by car via the Dauphin Island Bridge. Dauphin Island is a family-oriented community offering guests numerous outdoor activities including beach-combing, fishing, swimming, biking, and typical beach activities.
Dauphin Island has no high-rise condos, no stoplights or traffic, just a two-lane road down a white sandy beach . . . it is reminiscent of the beach towns of the 1950's.
The island also features several interesting historic sites such as the Little Red School House which was built in 1898, historic Fort Gains which was originally built in 1821, and St. Agnes Church, one of the oldest churches in the state, which was originally built in 1709.
Dauphin Island Calendar of Events:
Fourth of July Fireworks (West End Public Beach)
July 4, 2009
52nd Annual Young Anglers' Fishing Tournament July 11, 2009
AL Fishing Rodeo
July 17-19, 2009
Battle of Mobile Bay (Ft. Gaines)
August 1, 2009
16th Annual "Colonial Isle Dauphine"
Oct 10, 2009
37th Annual National Shrimp Festival (Gulf Shores)
October 9-12, 2008
25th Annual Renaissance Festival "GATALOP 25"
Oct 30-31, 2008
25th Annual "Christmas at the Fort"
Dec 5, 2008
Krew de la Dauphine Mardi Gras Parade
Jan 24, 2010
Island Mystics Mardi Gras Parade
Jan 31, 2010
"Battle of Mobile Bay" 5k Run,16th Annual
TBA
"Colonies of the Gulf Coast," 20th Annual
TBA
Map of Dauphin Island
Restaurants and other Area Activities
Ferry Schedule to Gulf Shores and Fort Morgan, Alabama
Discounts, Deals and Last Minute Specials
If you would like information or would like to reserve one of our unique beach houses, please email us
or call us at (800) 771-1480. . . .
we'll be happy to help you choose the right beach house for you.
