Sep 25
Dauphin Island offers a very different kind of Alabama beach vacation. There are no rows of towering resorts dominating the shoreline, no major entertainment district, and far less of the bustle associated with larger Gulf Coast destinations. Instead, Dauphin Island is defined by quiet beaches, bird habitat, fishing boats, bike paths, historic sites, maritime forest, …
Sep 24
Dauphin Island is the kind of beach destination where many of the best things to do involve slowing down. Instead of large resorts, crowded entertainment districts, and a packed schedule of attractions, the island offers quiet beaches, historic fortifications, maritime forests, migratory birds, fishing piers, bike rides, kayaking, marine-life exhibits, and some of the best …
Sep 23
Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island both offer white-sand beaches along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, but the vacations they provide feel surprisingly different. Gulf Shores is the more developed beach destination. It has a recognizable beachfront center, numerous restaurants and attractions, large condominium developments, family entertainment, public beaches with seasonal lifeguards, and easy access to Gulf State …
