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Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back Lighthouse Bakery Every morning the Lighthouse bakery opens, the front case is filled with freshly baked sweets and goods. Enjoy them with a warm cup of our fresh ground coffee. Everything in the bakery is made fresh every morning in the kitchen from scratch with the original recipes of Mrs. Mary Scarcliff, managed by her daughter Christa Jones. What types of sweets do you ask? Yummy things such as Cinnamon roll cinnamon pecan rolls, Strawberry, Rasberry, and plain Cream cheese danish, Apple, Blueberry, and cherry turnovers, a variety of muffins, fresh Croissants, bacon wraps, pigs in a blanket, cookies, and much more! Don't miss out on the fresh coffee experiences we have to offer. Gormet coffees freshly roasted in Mobile, AL by Carpe Diem are ground and brewed here for each pot of coffee. Our Lattes and Capachinos are made with real freshly ground espresso beans for each cup of coffee for the true coffe lover to enjoy. Breakfast specials for every day of the week, but our most popular are the Omlettes on Sunday mornings. Large 3 egg omlettes made with your choice of fresh Crab meat, Ham, or Sausage. With sevral chesses to choose from along with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomoatoes , spinach, and jalapeños if you'd like a veggie omlete instead. The bakery is full of many Made in America items and arts of all sorts by local artists such as paintings and jewelry. It would be a pleasure to serve you at the Lighthouse Bakery ~~CLOSED ON MONDAYS & TUESDAYS~~ (251) 861-2253 919 Chaumont Ave, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Get information and register for Dauphin Island events and shows. Kite Day on Dauphin Island is March 4, 2023! The event will be held at the East End Beach (past Fort Gaines). Flying Kites is for EVERYONE!!! Kite Flying competition starts at 1PM and all ages are invited to enter! Awards and prizes will be given to the highest flying kite, longest kite in flight, biggest kite, best homemade kite and a special Mayor’s choice award! If you would like to register for the competition please fill out this form and email it (or a picture of it) to this email address ! Back To Resources Register for KITE DAY!

Dauphin Island Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears misdemeanor cases. Court is held on the second Wednesday of every month. Back To Departments Municipal Court Town of Dauphin Island 1011 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528 Phone: (251) 861-5525 Stacy Mallon Municipal Court Clerk (251) 861-5525 Ext 221 email Dauphin Island Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears misdemeanor cases. Court is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 2PM. If a defendant is declared indigent by the Judge, an attorney will be provided by the Town. The following is a list of some of the cases that are heard in a municipal court: Traffic violations Town Ordinance violations Domestic Violence Alcohol and Drug violations Parking violations Any other violations of state or local laws that are defined as misdemeanors The Judge is the only authority that can grant the opportunity to attend Traffic School in lieu of conviction of a minor traffic violation. Any conviction in Dauphin Island Municipal Court may be appealed to Mobile County Circuit Court. Dauphin Island Municipal Court strives to be fair and impartial in the disposition of all cases under its jurisdiction.

Find information for obtaining your rental licenses for the Town of Dauphin Island. Please contact our office at 251-861-5525 x222 for additional information. NEW Ordinance 105 regulations! Definitions: Short Term Rental (STR) : A residential dwelling unit or portion thereof, that is rented or leased to transient individuals or families for temporary lodging accommodations in exchange for compensation for no more than a maximum of 179 consecutive days. Such use may or may not include an on-site manager. For the purposes of this definition, a residential dwelling shall include all housing types and shall exclude group living or other lodging uses. This term includes lodging accommodations rented and/or leased through rental services such as Vacation Rental by Owner (VRBO), AIRBNB, and other similar rental services. Short term rentals include all housing types, but motels, hotels, and bed and breakfasts (which are typically rented on an overnight basis), or other lodging uses. Long Term Rental (LTR): A long term rental is typically considered any type of lodging that is rented and/or leased for a time period of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days or more. Description of Districts STR Regulations Required Minimum Nightly stays for STR Overlay Districts: STROD1: required minimum three (3) night consecutive days STROD2: required minimum three (3) night consecutive days STROD3: required minimum two (2) night consecutive days (Click on images to enlarge) All property owners that engage in the rental of their property in the town’s corporate limits are required to complete and submit a rental business license application. Dear Rental Property Owner/Manager, The Town of Dauphin Island has taken steps and created new programs to better manage Short & Long Term Rentals within our Community. First, the town now requires an annual Business License for each rental property whether managed by owner or agent. The 2026 license fee is $135 (for annual gross receipts under $50,000) and must be in place prior to January 31, 2026. Recently the town revised the Rental Safety Inspection Program to now require inspections be performed by qualified and/or licensed individuals. Safety Inspections are required once every three (3) years beginning January 1, 2026 and a copy of the completed safety checklist must be provided to town hall. As our barrier island community continues to grow in population and popularity, these and other programs should serve to encourage an improved quality of life for property owners, residents, and visitors alike. Please visit the town website https://www.townofdauphinisland.org/rentallicenses or contact our office at 251-861-5525 x 222 for additional information. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Best regards, Jeff Collier Mayor Rental Licenses Be aware that business licenses expire December 31st. Renewals are due January 1st and are delinquent after January 31st. If you are a returning portal user, follow these steps: Go to: https://www4.citizenserve.com/dauphinisland Log in and go to services, business license, click "renew my license" on the left-hand side. Verify information, make changes as needed, upload required documents, enter gross receipts for Dauphin Island only, sign and submit. "Make a payment" will be on the next screen. Once your information is submitted, paid for and approved, your license will be issued. After they are issued, you can print them directly from the portal. All license renewals must go through a review process and will not be approved for payment until this process is completed. You will receive notification once your license has been reviewed. ALL required documentation must be received prior to approval: Current 2026 Certified Safety Inspection, Signed Hold Harmless Agreement, Signed Owner Rental Acknowledgement, Floor Plan with Room Dimensions, Parking Plan, 2025 Gross Receipts. If you have logged into your Citizenserve Portal and submitted all proper documentation your license renewal is in cue to be reviewed. Online Application Process For an easy, step-by-step business license application process visit our Town of Dauphin Island portal . (https://www4.citizenserve.com/dauphinisland ) Find the Rental License Application in the Licensing section of the portal. Fill out the online application and attach all required documents. Review/Approval process starts once completed application is received. Approval Process All new rentals are required to get approval from the Planning Commission. After completing the online process, please upload the following forms to your application; 1. Application for review 2. Deed or property tax statement. 3. If you are a property management company, a copy of the agreement between you and the property owner(s) is needed along with a letter authorizing you to act as their agent. 4. Safety Inspections and Hold Harmless (can be performed by owner), Parking plan and Floor plan drawings (can be hand drawn) are required documents. Planning Commission schedule and deadlines: Planning Commission Meetings and Deadlines Fees: Rental/Lease-Private House, Cottage, Apartment, Duplex, Condominium, Mobile Home Park a) Less than $50,000 per year gross..........................................................$125.00 b) $50,000 to $150,000 per year gross……………….……….…………………..…. $150.00 c) Over $150,000 per year gross……………………………………..…………..…..…$225.00 (plus a $10 issuance fee) Safety Inspections The Town of Dauphin Island requires Safety Inspections for all Short & Long-Term Rental Properties be performed once every three (3) years. Beginning RENEWAL YEAR 2026 all Safety Inspections must be completed and signed by a Certified Alabama Home Inspector, Certified Safety Property Manager, Licensed General Contractor, or other Professional License (ex. Plumber, Mechanical, Electrical) to be approved by Building Officials. A copy of the Inspector's Certificate/License is required to be on file at Town Hall. A copy of the executed Safety Inspection Checklist must be submitted to the Rental Department upon completion for our records. In addition, the following safety information must be posted in a highly visible location within each Short & Long-Term Rental: The following information must be posted inside every rental property: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 The name, telephone number and email address of the local owner/agent contact; The maximum occupancy of the unit; The maximum number of vehicles that may be parked at the unit; Local Fire and Police phone numbers The Dauphin Island “Good Neighbor Policy” Trash collection times and return of empty cans Rip Current Information NOTE: Property managers’ name and contact number posted visibly on the exterior front of the property. Our goal is to insure all rental properties on Dauphin Island are in good, safe, and sanitary condition, and do not create a nuisance for the neighborhood, while aiding in the enforcement of property maintenance codes, building safety codes, Zoning Ordinances, and other relevant regulations. Inspection Checklist Resources To pay your local lodging taxes, please go to My Alabama Taxes. Current Lodging Tax rates: Town of Dauphin Island is 7% State of Alabama is 4% (see https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/_/ for more information) Mobile County is 2% (see https://www.mobilecountylc.com/information/sales-tax/general-information/ for more information) Ordinance 10M - Schedule of fees Ordinance 72 E - Lodging tax Ordinance 60H Good Neighbor Policy STR compliance program (pending) FAQ's Complaint Hotline The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Email us at: reportitdi@townofdauphinisland.org or Call (251) 861-2101 Contact If you have any questions or need more information please call 251-861-5525 x 222 *Stay tuned… more information coming soon! Back To Resources RENTAL HUB

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Reel Gypsy Fishing With a combined 53 years of experience guiding customers for Speckled Trout, Redfish, and various other inshore species, Father and son, Captains Jeff and Nick Poe would like to invite you out for a day on the water. Reel Gypsy Fishing offers professionally guided inshore saltwater fishing trips out of Dauphin Island, AL and the area’s surrounding waters. The angling opportunities in and around this premier destination are endless! 251-533-1439 Website

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood — please call ahead; closing hours are subject to vary. — 251-861-7427 1612 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

The Town of Dauphin Island operates under a mayor and council form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority is vested in the mayor and City Council. Government The Town of Dauphin Island operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. The administration consists of a Mayor and five Council Members who each serve four-year terms. Members must have served four consecutive year terms of office. Mayor & Town Council Mayor: Hon. Jeff Collier - email Place 1: Hon. Suzanne Dumas - email Place 2: Hon. Trey Alderman - email Place 3: Hon. Jennifer Latour - email Place 4: Hon. Haden Sisk - email Place 5: Hon. David Cleveland - email Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the Mayor and Town Council. They are responsible for, among other things, considering local resolutions and ordinances, adopting an annual budget and appointing members to local boards and committees. The Town Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Town Council Chamber at Town Hall. Citizens are welcomed and encouraged to attend the open meeting which generally begins at 6:00 PM Agenda meetings are usually held at 5:00 PM on the Mondays prior to the Council Meetings. If you have a question or an item to be considered by the Mayor and Council, contact the Town Clerk, Wanda Sandagger at (251) 861-5525 Ext 225 or email wsandagger@townofdauphinisland.org . Island Voters Elect New Council Members More than 760 voters participated in the 2025 municipal elections that were held on August 26 and the results were as follows; Council Place 1 Suzanne Dumas, Council Place 2 Trey Alderman, Council Place 3 Jennifer Latour, Council Place 4 Hayden Sisk, Council Place 5 David Cleveland. Congratulations to the Council members-elect and to each of the candidates that stepped forward to serve our barrier island community. The official swearing-in ceremony for the newly-elected mayor and council members and Organizational Meeting will be held on Monday, November 3 (time & place TBA). 2024-2025 Annual Budget 2025-2026 Annual Budget

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From original art to that special gift for a friend, family member or yourself, you’re sure to find a treasured keepsake on your next visit to Dauphin Island. < Back The Happy Octopus Locally owned beach boutique caring something for the entire family + friends! Innovative Designs Our goal is to put the "fun" in functional fashion. We know that looking stylish can make your whole day better; that's why we're committed to being your source for the newest trends. We have clothing you love so you can focus on looking great! (251) 861-2218 205 Lemoyne Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Facebook Website

Explore our website for great ideas on how to experience Dauphin Island first hand. And we hope to see you on the island soon! About Dauphin Island Dauphin Island offers an authentic taste of the beautiful Gulf Coast. It is a quaint, small southern town with a strong marine culture, an eclectic mix of locally owned shops and galleries, and laid-back restaurants that serve delicious locally harvested seafood. You’ll also find miles of uncrowded, pristine beaches, excellent fishing and a historic, storied past. Dauphin Island has been designated as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” so you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the approaching dusk of day from any point on the island. Located at the southernmost point of Alabama – 3 miles south of the Mobile Bay – Dauphin Island feels worlds away, but is easy to reach. Just a short drive off I-10, between Biloxi, Mississippi and Mobile, Alabama, the island welcomes you with views from a 3- mile-long high-rise bridge. An automobile and passenger ferry from the eastern shore also offers a dramatic entry point on the eastern end of the island. This pristine barrier island has long been a beloved destination for visitors and residents alike. Some 1,300 permanent residents inhabit the 14-mile-long island, which is only 1 ¾ miles wide at the widest point. Be sure to visit the Dauphin Island Welcome Center, located at the Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce. The center is staffed with friendly locals with the latest information for new residents and visitors. A wonderful place to live and an unforgettable place to visit, the entire island has been designated as a bird sanctuary, and thousands of visitors come to experience the annual migrations. And birds aren’t the only species that flock to the island! For years, the island has been a favorite place to live and raise a family. The island, and the extraordinary Dauphin Island Elementary School, represent the ideal small town – a tight-knit community with low crime, a slower pace and wholesome fun. Exciting attractions are located on the east end of the island including historic Fort Gaines, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Audubon Bird Sanctuary and numerous boat launch sites. On the west end of the island you’ll find our beautiful beaches of sugar white sand, public golf and parks with ancient oaks. Together, they make Dauphin Island a wonderful, relaxed resort destination. Accommodations include hotels, motels, condominiums and private homes – all available for rental in every season. Laid-back restaurants dot the island and offer fresh seafood harvested from the Gulf waters as well as traditional menu items. Fishing is a favorite pastime and includes shallow-water fishing on the Gulf beaches and from piers on the Mississippi Sound, and exciting chartered deep-water fishing excursions. Swimmers and surfers enjoy the Gulf waves and kites fill the skies above the beaches, floating on Gulf breezes. Beachcombers walk the pristine shoreline in search of treasured shells, while sea birds and ghost crabs frolic on land and sea. Explore our website for great ideas on how to experience Dauphin Island firsthand. We hope to see you on the island soon! Check out some of our informational brochures to learn more about the following! Sand Dunes Island Sea Turtles Local Birds & Fish Wetlands Maritime Forests Volunteering Check with Town Hall about volunteering for events that are Town sponsored or committees that are formed by the Town. Support your community!

Parks & Recreation Dauphin Island is truly a place like no other. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, you’ll feel the difference as soon as you step foot on the Island and take in a breath of fresh Gulf air. A historically significant location, Dauphin Island’s Historic Fort Gaines, was active in the Civil War. The fort, now retired, stands guard overlooking Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Nowadays, Dauphin Island thrives upon it’s emphasis on low-key, family oriented vacations. Forget road congestion, water parks and outlet malls, the island doesn’t even have need for a traffic light. Instead, envision bike paths, walking trails, miles of white sandy beaches and simplicity center. Enjoy the beauty of Dauphin Island from our Campgrounds. This 155-acre park offers an abundance of exceptional recreation offerings and natural beauty. The Campground is uniquely positioned so that guests have access to a secluded beach, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and the public boat launches. Call the Campground: 251-861-2742 LEARN MORE Tour historic Fort Gaines. The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a 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. Call the Fort: 251-861-6992 LEARN MORE Contact Us Explore the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Surround yourself with nature of all types! Watch the migrating birds drop in for a visit in the 137 acres of the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Discover butterflies, fish, unique fauna and even an alligator throughout the maritime forest, marshes, and dunes, which include a lake, a swamp, and a beach. LEARN MORE Visit our sandy, white beaches. Enjoy the sparkling sand and cool surf of the Gulf of Mexico with beautiful beachfront parks operated by the Dauphin Island Park & Beach Board. Whether you are looking to reel in the big one or just exploring the waterways of Dauphin Island, the possibilities are endless. LEARN MORE

Come Camp with Us As our Campground guest, we invite you to enjoy the natural beauty on Dauphin Island, with year-round enjoyment for the entire family. This 155-acre park offers an abundance of exceptional recreation offerings and natural beauty. The Campground is uniquely positioned so that guests have access to a secluded beach, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and the public boat launches. Come and relax with us as you surround yourself with friends and nature. Call (251) 861-2742 for availability and to make reservations. Campground Reservations & Rates: Please call (251) 861-2742 for availability, rates, and to make reservations. Email the campground at thecampground@townofdauphinisland.org for additional information. Reservations cannot be made through email or online. Please read our camp guidelines before making a reservation. The Campground Gate House is open Sunday - Thursday from 7AM – 6:30PM, and Friday & Saturday from 7AM - 7PM. *Monthly rates do not apply during June and July unless you are in the 4 month summer program. Subject to availability, campground reservations are recommended and may be made up to one year prior to your arrival date. Campground reservations require a minimum of two night non-refundable payment to make a reservation. Balance is due upon arrival. Methods of payment include Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, money order, certified bank check, traveler’s check, cash, or check. If you do have to cancel your reservations you do have a year to reschedule your trip. Please keep us updated on your arrival, so that we can better serve you upon arrival. CAMP GUIDELINES Take Our Survey. The Dauphin Island Campground Survey allows you to tell us what we can do better and share your experience. Dauphin Island Campground strives to help create an enjoyable camping experience, and your satisfaction is our utmost concern. If any part of your camping experience leaves you anything less than satisfied, we hope that you will take the time to call matters to our attention. We will do everything possible to resolve any problems as promptly and efficiently as possible. Even after you have returned home, we encourage you to share your comments using this simple survey form. Thank you for your time and we value your opinion! Click here to take the Dauphin Island Campground Survey .