Location: Dauphin Island
Top Things to do in Dauphin Island
10 Things to do in Dauphin Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Dauphin Island is a town in Mobile County, Alabama, United States, on a barrier island of the same name (split by the Katrina Cut), at the Gulf of Mexico. It incorporated in 1988. The population was 1,238 at the 2010 census. The town is included in the Mobile metropolitan statistical area. The island (originally named "Massacre Island") was renamed for Louis XIV of France's great-grandson and heir, the dauphin, the future Louis XV of France. The name of the island is often mistaken as "Dolphin Island"; dauphin is "dolphin" in the French language.
Restaurants in Dauphin Island
1. Underdog Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
We offer some of the best charter/guided fishing the gulf coast has to offer. We target all species of fish; We also offer dolphin cruises and sight seeing historical Dauphin island and Mobile Bay.
2. Captain T's Fishing & Outdoor Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Inshore 4hr and 6hr trips. Offshore we offer 4,6,8, and 12hr trips. Charters for up to 6 persons. We also take island tours, dolphin tours, and sunset tours. Please book your trip today for the most amazing fishing or outdoor excursion on Dauphin Island... All licenses, rods n reels, bait, fish cleaning, and ice included.
3. SickleFin and Southern Drawl Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Fishing at its finest! At southern drawl charters it's our mission to make sure you have the experience of your life whether you are an avid fisherman or taking the kids out for a quick trip we can accommodate you in a very fast boat that gets you fishing quickly.
4. Harrison Inshore Fishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Throughout the year we fish different areas such as Mobile River, Dog River, Fowl River , Mobile Bay , Mississippi Sound, Bayou La Batre, Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island. Come spend the day fishing for trophy trout and other species of fish in our beautiful local waters. It will be a day where memories are made.
5. Sand Island Lighthouse
6. Creel Limits Charter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Federally permited vessel, we can go anywhere and do anything your heart desires. Fishing and sightseeing fun! Come enjoy the beautiful waters of Alabama.
7. Dauphin Island Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 777janellc - Tuscaloosa, United States
A perfect afternoon trip! We booked the dolphin/shrimping tour! I had two pre teen boys and my adult daughter, her husband, myself and my husband. My boys enjoyed the shrimping so much! My daughter was really wanting to see dolphins and Capt. John and Capt. Brian searched and helped locate dolphins. The boys enjoyed getting to see all the sea life pulled up and both Captains explained what type of fish were in the live well. It was my first charter and I wasn't sure what to expect, but it exceeded my expectations. The Duke is a great boat and having the cover over the boat kept the heat of the sun at bay! No sunburns! I just can't say enough about the Marina and the Captains. You have got to go do this! Thanks for the fun afternoon, answering all the boys questions and making it a memorable experience! You have to do this while in Dauphin Island!
8. Dauphin Island Little Red School House Community Complex
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By rluther8 - Des Moines, United States
My wife and I are educators and loved the history of the schools on the island. There is also a wonderful little library to grab a beach book. And they have a gift shop with painted shells that make for a great souvenir of the island. Definitely worth the stop. The people working that day were awesome to visit with.
9. Reel Gypsy Fishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Captains Jeff and Nick Poe of Reel Gypsy Fishing would like to invite you to our home, Dauphin Island, AL. Come experience the incredible fishing opportunities that the pristine waters is Lower Alabama have to offer. We are located about 40 minutes south of Mobile, in close proximity to premier destinations such as Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Come experience saltwater fishing at its finest!
10. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 646 reviews
The Estuarium is an exciting educational public aquarium highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. It includes the 10,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a 7,000-gallon stingray touch pool, and the Living Marsh Boardwalk. This facility has 31 aquariums totaling over 30,000 gallons with more than 100 species on display. The Estuarium showcases the plants, animals, and other natural resources found in the Estuary and its surrounding marine habitats. Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the Estuarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States. Due to COVID-19 tickets are available online at: https://disl.yapsody.com/ All visitors are required to wear a mask when touring the Aquarium. The CDC recommendation is for 2 years old and up to wear a mask.
Reviewed By ChristmasYooper - Duluth, United States
We have visited the Estuarium for several years. We typically take the Mobile Ferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island and back. The Estuarium is within walking distance of the Ferry landing. The Estuarium also has ample free parking. A boardwalk with information about area flowers, foliage, birds and sea life winds it’s way to the Estuarium from the parking lot and includes benches for those who like to take time to enjoy the outdoors. There is a reasonable entrance fee to enter. There is a small theater on the right with brief movies of the sea life of the area. A door to the left leads to a pool of rays that are both entertaining and open to letting people touch them. Back inside are several large rooms with well labeled aquariums displaying different types of sea life of the area. There are several areas specifically designed to interest children and to teach them about sea life at their level of understanding. There is a large, staffed display of bones, fossils, etc of creatures of the area. Staff are engaging and willing to answer questions about the display. Further on, there is a staffed display of a couple of living sea creatures such as a crab or turtle. Staff share information about the creatures and show how they are fed. The last aquarium includes large lion fish that are fascinating to watch. The final stop is the gift shop for a T-shirt or a sea related souvenir. The Estuarium is always one of our favorite vacation stops and we plan to visit again next year.
