have been stalking a facebook friends vacation pictures......and Dauphin Island, Alabama is lookin' mighty fine! a quiet peaceful beach....deep sea fishing or three hour dolphin tours....

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I could take pictures of birds...waves....clouds...sand....scenery....and Ian loves the water! Katie could lay out. perfection!!!

Dauphin Island is off the beaten path, located 3 miles off Alabama's Gulf Coast, 35 miles to the south of historic Mobile and 95 miles to the east of New Orleans. Our beaches are never crowded, even during the peak summer season. Enjoy the Gulf Coast's best fishing, unlimited water sports, beachcombing, world-class birding, our "laid-back" atmosphere, and the Gulf Coast's finest fresh seafood.

Share with us the natural beauty of Dauphin Island, "Alabama's Undiscovered Treasure." With miles of uncrowded white sand beaches, the Island is truly a great place for your family vacation, or a secluded romantic getaway.

East End Park Located on the extreme eastern tip of the Island (next to Historic Fort Gaines) this facility offers a 250-foot pier, free boat launches, three picnic gazebos and dock. Fishing is popular from the pier and the rock jetty system along side. From this location, visitors can also see ships from all over the world as they enter and leave the Port of Mobile.

Bayou Heron Park A quite, peaceful waterfront park popular with bird watchers and others. A small pier is provided as well as picnic tables and benches. It has a great view of the 3 ½ mile bridge connecting Dauphin Island to the mainland.

Magnolia Park This is a very small, pedestrian-access only roadside park located between the ferry landing and Historic Fort Gaines. Originally designed to give walk-on visitors from the ferry a shaded spot to picnic and cool-off, it has also Bike path. Besides picnic tables and benches, a porch swing hanging from a large magnolia limb is also provided.

Aloe Bay Landing Park This small waterfront park is the ideal location to watch shrimp and crab boats This small waterfront park is located in the coming and going as well as work boats related to the offshore gas industry. Picnic tables and benches are provided.

Green Park Located on Lemoyne Drive, a place to take a quite break and enjoy the beautiful oak trees

Salt Creek Park Located on Bienville boulevard this quaint little park has a nice gazebo for the parents and a playground for the kids. Also, just steps away from the wooden bridge crossing the creek which is a big hit with kids and grown ups alike.

SAND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE Sand Island Lighthouse is located roughly three miles from the Mobile Bay entrance with Mobile Point to the east and Dauphin Island to the west. The lighthouse is 132 feet (40 m) high. To learn more about Sand Island Lighthouse Click Here.

ESTUARIUM DAUPHIN ISLAND SEA LAB The Estuarium is the primary marine research and educational center in the state of Alabama. This 10,000 square foot facility focuses on the ide array of marine life that makes up the waters of Alabama. While providing a rich educational background, the exhibits showcase the beauty of marine life that make up the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands, and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the Estuariumwill leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States.

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Historic Fort Gaines The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a fascinating 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 was recently designated as one of the Eleven Most Endangered Historic Sites in America due to on-going shoreline erosion. Historic Fort Gaines is one of the key sites in the famous Battle of Mobile Bay where Admiral Farragut shouted his now-famous order, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!” Fort Gaines is a pre-Civil War brick fortification built within feet of the Gulf. The fort has original cannons, a blacksmith shop, kitchens, a museum, gift shop, and tunnels. Guided tours are done in period uniform which will bring history to life including cannon firing demonstration and blacksmithing. For added adventure, visit during special event weekends.

GLOBALLY IMPORTANT BIRD AREA Dauphin Island is classified as a "Globally Important Bird Area" by the American Bird Conservancy. Each Fall hundreds of various species of birds visit our area as they make their way South to the tropics. It is one of the top four locations in North America for viewing birds during their Spring Migration as they make their way back home. During both migrations, Dauphin Island is the last point where birds stop to rest before continuing their journey. Visit the Dauphin Island Audobon Bird Sanctuary to view these beautiful birds up close. The Sanctuary consists of 137 acres of beautiful woods and marshes. Stop by Galliard Lake while touring the walking trail and take in the beautiful scenery. Egrets and Herons exploring the marsh, songbirds singing overhead, and...if you are lucky you may even spot a resident alligator sunning on the bank.