How to Find Hotels In Dauphin Island, Alabama
Dauphin Island is located just south of Mobile Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. White sand beaches, some of the best deep sea fishing in the state and a historic Civil War fort make this quiet community one of the top Alabama attractions.
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Know Your Destination
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Explore over 300 different species of birds at popular bird-watching sites. Stop by Shell Mound Park, Goat Tree Reserve and the Audubon Bird Sanctuary for best viewing opportunities.
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Swing by the Isle Dauphine Golf Club for year-round golfing, tennis and swimming.
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Charter a boat for some of the best deep sea fishing in the country.
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Visit the fishing pier, which is located to the east of the Water Tower.
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Stop by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, featuring a world-class aquarium and interactive exhibits.
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Check out Historic Fort Gaines, location for the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War, and the site where Rear Admiral David Farragut said the famous line, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"
Book Accommodations in Dauphin Island, Alabama
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To book accommodations, contact Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 982-8562 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
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Check availability at Dauphin Island Campground located on Bienville Boulevard.
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Compare rates for Dauphin Island condo rentals, which start at around $850 a week for a two-bedroom unit during the summer months.
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Book a romantic getaway at one of the Dauphin Island bed and breakfast inns. Check out rates for inns on Cadillac Avenue and secluded cottages on Chaumont Avenue.
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Check availability for one of the two motels in Dauphin Island, including the Gulf Breeze Motel and Harbor Lights Inn. Keep in mind rates run from $50 to $80 per night.
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Log onto the Internet and search for vacation rentals. Keep in mind rates for a four-bedroom beachfront house average around $1,300 per week.
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Tips & Warnings
Many people flock to Dauphin Island in July to observe the fall migration of birds.
The 850-foot long pier features overhead lighting for night fishing.
Dauphin Island hosts up to ten fishing rodeos annually.
If you're planning on visiting more than one Gulf Coast location, you may want to consider staying in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is just 33 miles away, and can be reached by ferry.
Receive significant savings by booking rental properties from October through March.
From Mobile Bay, take I-10 to highway 193 and cross the four-mile Dauphin Island Bridge into town.
Some vacation rental companies require you to pay additional fees for cleaning and maintenance.
