Dauphin Island . . . .

. . . is a beautiful barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, located 33 miles from Mobile, AL and is accessible by car via the Dauphin Island Bridge. Dauphin Island is a family-oriented community offering guests numerous outdoor activities including beach-combing, fishing, swimming, biking, and typical beach activities.

Dauphin Island has no high-rise condos, no stoplights or traffic, just a two-lane road down a white sandy beach . . . it is reminiscent of the beach towns of the 1950's.

The island also features several interesting historic sites such as the Little Red School House which was built in 1898, historic Fort Gains which was originally built in 1821, and St. Agnes Church, one of the oldest churches in the state, which was originally built in 1709.

Upcoming Events:

Fourth of July Fireworks (Public Beach)
July 5, 2008

AL Fishing Rodeo

July 18-20, 2008

Battle of Mobile Bay (Ft. Gaines)
August 2, 2008

14th Annual "Colonial Isle Dauphine"
Oct 4-5, 2008

37th Annual National Shrimp Festival (Gulf Shores)
October 9-12, 2008

24th Annual Renaissance Festival "GATALOP 25"
Oct 25, 2008

24th Annual "Christmas at the Fort"
Dec 6, 2008

Krew de la Dauphine Mardi Gras Parade
Jan 24, 2009

Island Mystics Mardi Gras Parade
Jan 31, 2009

"Battle of Mobile Bay" 5k Run,14th Annual
TBA

"Colonies of the Gulf Coast," 19th Annual
TBA