If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Dauphin Island Beaches located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Dauphin Island. Catch the sunset by the shore at Dauphin Island Public Beach, just a short walk away.
If museums are on your list of things to see in Dauphin Island, then you might want to head to Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan isn't far either.
Audubon Bird Sanctuary welcomes feathered travelers making their first landfall after crossing the Gulf from South America. Fort Gaines' Civil War ramparts offer history with panoramic water views. The Sea Lab Estuarium reveals underwater secrets without getting wet. West End Beach provides pristine Gulf shores where pelicans dive-bomb for lunch with impressive accuracy. The public fishing pier attracts anglers who share tales as tall as their catches. After sunset, seafood restaurants serve the day's catch in unpretentious surroundings. For nature lovers, Indian Shell Mound Park preserves ancient history while Bellingrath Gardens offers manicured contrast to the island's wild beauty.
If you're looking to discover somewhere new, look no further than Dauphin Island. Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Dauphin Island has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Dauphin Island with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our map displays the areas and neighborhoods around all Dauphin Island hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Dauphin Island hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
