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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 Island Golf The whole family will be delighted with an afternoon of miniature golf at Island Golf! Our course suits the beginner as well as the miniature golf pro! 251-861-GOLF (4653) 1000 De Soto Ave, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

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 Blue Heron Kayaks & Stand Up Paddleboards BEST prices on the Island! Free delivery and life jackets included! Ask about our SPECIALS!! We do hourly, daily, or even weekly rentals! 251-648-9456 Website

The Town of Dauphin Island has successfully secured funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundaiotn Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWFGEBF) to restore the beach and dunes along the East End of the island. Aloe Bay Living Shoreline Fact Sheet #1 Aloe Bay Living Shoreline Fact Sheet #2 Aloe Bay Living Shoreline Fact Sheet #3 Construction News #1 Construction News #2 Construction News #3 Aloe Bay Living Shoreline Fact Sheet #4 Aloe Bay Living Shoreline Fact Sheet #5 Project Update - January 2025 Contractors have been pumping sand for habitat restoration and placing rocks for a segmented breakwater to protect the new habitat. Sand dredging is happening along the El Dorado site. Rocks are being placed at both the DeSoto and El Dorado site. You will see a dredge and rock barges as well as crews performing surveys and staking the project layout for the next several months. ALOE BAY LIVING SHORELINE

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 Pirates Pizza & Wings Pirate's Pizza and Wings offers stone baked pizzas, calzones, and chicken wings. Dine in, take out, or order for pizza delivery. (251) 861-2269 1610 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

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 Little Red School House Community Complex This historical building is more than just a Welcome Center. It has an amazing museum inside with history of the Island, pictorial histories of Sand Island Light House, Fort Gaines, and the bridges of Dauphin Island. Historical fishing and oyster gear and photos of early life on the island are also on display. The museum has an extensive photo and art display telling the story of Dauphin Island's role in the 1864 Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay and much more! It's a great spot to get free wifi for any of your devices or use one of the computers or tablets. A printer is also available. It also host a wide varitey of books in the Lending Library, another great free of charge service. There are many fiction as well as some classics and non-fiction books. There are also large print and children's books. Puzzles and games are available to loan, as well as a few DVDs and audio books. Also, don't forget to check out the gift shop! It has lots of cute one of a kind Dauphin Island swag! Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm Closed on Sunday (251) 861-2150 1016 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

For quick access to public parking, trolley stops, and beach access points, refer to our handy map for information. Beach access: The Town of Dauphin Island is now using ParkMobile for parking at these beaches, all ZONE 95202 . East End Beach - behind Historic Fort Gaines Middle Beach - next to the Dauphin Island Elementary School West End Beach - 3000 Bienville Boulevard Pay once and park at all 3 beaches today! April 1 - September 30 - pay $10.35 from 8am - 7pm. October 1 - March 31 pay $5.35 from 8am - 5pm. The Town will continue to use the ParkMobile system to collect payment of parking fees. Beach goers will continue to be able to move between beaches on the same day without paying a second fee. Residents and property owners with Town issued decals will continue to park without fees. Daily fees allow same day visits to the three town-ownded beaches and expire at 12:01AM the following day of purchase. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to booting and/or towing at owner's expense! Customers are encouraged to download the ParkMobile app, pay online, via text or Google Pay Resident/property owner decals are available at Town Hall for $5 per decal. Annual passes for the general public are available for $150. The annual passes can be purchased at Town Hall or during non business hours, by calling parking enforcement officer at 251-372-4640 or 251-372-4642 . Side Street Parking: Dauphin Island property owners and their guests may park on the following West End side streets to access the beach: Raphael Semmes, St. Stephens, Sam Houston, and Sehoy. A permit must be displayed to park there (payment is not accepted at these locations). Acceptable permits are either a resident/property owner decal (available at Town Hall) affixed to the vehicle or a temporary placard placed on the driver’s side dashboard. Temporary placards (that coincide with active lodging/rental agreements) are available in the following locations: Police Department, Town Hall, rental companies, and campground (for campground guests only). Vehicles without proper permits are subject to booting, ticketing, and/or towing at owner’s expense. Note: Temporary placards are NOT honored at any parking areas that require payment, including East End, Middle, and West End Beaches. There are a number of side streets that do NOT provide beach access (without crossing over /onto private property). Signage will indicate “no access to beach” in these areas. Beach Access & Visitor Parking For quick access to public parking, click below to enlarge map.

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 BGH Cafe Take out restaurant near the Ferry Boat Landing. Specializing in Paninis, Po-Boys & Wraps with old school soft serve ice cream & malts. Also offer Espresso Coffee drinks such as Lattes, Cappuccinos and specialty drinks. 251-861-4628 114 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

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 Alabama Aquarium The Alabama Aquarium will take you from the mysterious swamps of the Delta to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Exciting exhibits and interactive displays make science come alive at this spectacular facility, located on historic Mobile Bay. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is the state of Alabama’s marine science research and education center. For over 40 years the Sea Lab has been conducting marine science research as well as teaching undergraduate, graduate and K-12 students. Last year over 11,000 K-12 students from across the region participated in marine science classes, utilizing our dorms and cafeteria. The Alabama Aquarium is a public accessible aquarium that features the animals and plants that are found in the Mobile area from the freshwater Delta to the Gulf of Mexico. Experience touching cownose rays and visit our unique gift shop. The Alabama Aquarium is an ocean experience for all ages. Located on the east end of Dauphin Island (251) 861-2141, (251) 861-7500, toll free: 866-403-4409 Winter hours of operation: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Summer hours of operation: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (251) 861-2141 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

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 Quarles Skate Park Skateboard enthusiasts will want to test their skills at the town’s skate park located on Bienville Boulevard. Skateboarders of all skill levels will enjoy a variety of ramps and other devices offered at the park that is open everyday during daylight hours. Have a fun and safe visit. Free to the public! 8:00am until dusk 1215 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Information about returning to the Island after an emergency. Dauphin Island Re-Entry Passes click here to download form Dauphin Island re-entry map; download PDF . Re-entry cards are available by MAIL ONLY at this time, 1011 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, AL 36528. Residents are allowed 4 per household at $5.00 per re-entry. Please mail by sending in a self-addressed stamped envelope with a check made payable to Town of Dauphin Island for the total amount of re-entry passes (maximum of four per household). If it is your first time purchasing re-entries you must show proof of ownership. Permanent residents – 5 years Part time residents – 2 years Renters – 1 year Business owner/contractors – 1 year **In case of an approaching storm, Town Hall will open additional hours to issue re-entry cards. Go Back To Emergency Info Re-Entry Passes

Review a list of current and past town ordinances issued for Dauphin Island. FLOOD ZONE MAP REPETITIVE LOSS MAP Town Ordinances

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 Dauphin Island Pier The 850-foot Dauphin Island "Fishing" Pier is now on dry land due to the recent migration of Pelican Island joining the public beach shoreline. (A similar situation occurred in the 1600s and created Pelican Bay, which was one of the reasons the French first settled here.) The Pier structure has now been modified to provide sightseeing and picnicking. Steps at the end of the Pier give quick access to the Gulf shoreline. There is no fee, but it is closed each day at sundown. Closed each day at sundown (251) 861-6972 1509 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website