SUNSET CAPITAL
OF ALABAMA
WELCOME TO DAUPHIN ISLAND
Come and enjoy our little piece of paradise, dip your toes in the Gulf of Mexico waters, get sand between your toes and just RELAX. As Dauphin Island residents like to say, we're living on "Island Time," and once you experience the serenity of an afternoon sunset, or watch sea birds performing aerial acrobatics, you will understand why.
Come stroll our beaches, charter a boat to fish or to cruise, dine in our special eateries and visit gift shops and boutiques for that special item or gift.
In our busy world we plan for tomorrow, but can't live it until it arrives. We often spend time regretting the past and worrying about the future and fail to enjoy today.
We invite you to come enjoy Dauphin Island.
TODAY.
ISLAND PARKING
Permit Parking on designated streets are only allowed for residents (& their guests) or for renters (with proper displayed signage).
Public Beaches (charges are for maintaining beaches)
East End Beach - $6.00 per car
Middle Beach - $6.00 per car or $2.00 per person for walk-ins (11 & younger free)
West End Beach - $3.00 per car + $3.00 per person (12 & younger free)
UPCOMING EVENTS
The first parade of the season will be hosted on Dauphin Island.
Mardi Gras 2022 planning is underway and we expect to host three parades throughout the season.
The Krewe de la Dauphine parade will kick off the season on January 29th, followed by the People's Parade of February 5th and Krewe of Salty Paws on February 12th.
Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for more information.
Mardi Gras Kicks Off
on Dauphin Island
Saturday, January 29th
Saturday, February 5th
Saturday, February 12th
The DIPOA Dauphin Island Christmas Boat Parade is now the Christmas and Mardi Gras Boat Parade! The parade was cancelled at Christmas due to weather. Participants, viewers and island residents will be able to enjoy a boat parade Saturday, January 29, 2022, in conjunction with the first Mardi Gras parade of the season, the Krewe de la Dauphine. It begins at 5:30 p.m., parading from Billy Goat Hole, then along Government Cut , known as "The Ditch", entering the bays and coves on the north side of the island, all the way to Dauphin Island Marina. The DIPOA will have a viewing site at the DIPOA Pass Drury Park on Audubon, with a tent, lights and refreshments. Paraders can meet up for post parade gumbo and refreshments at a tent site at Dauphin Island Marina.
DIPOA Dauphin Island
Christmas Mardi Gras Boat Parade
Saturday, January 29th
To participate contact Dennis Knizley
DJKnizley@hotmail.com | 251-751-8100
Science Fridays
Monthly event is $10 per participant per class. Check out excursion and event details for upcoming Science Fridays.
Beach, Dune, and Maritime Forest Excursion
Thursday, January 20
Friday, February 18
Thursday, March 10
Friday, April 8
Dauphin Island
Sea Lab
Saturday, January 29th
Saturday, February 5th
Saturday, February 12th
ABOUT THE CHAMBER
The purpose of the Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce is to serve and promote interests of the commercial community of Dauphin Island.
The DICoC actively solicits input from its members on issues that affect their ability to conduct business on the Island. The DICoC also promotes events on the Island throughout the year to attract more visitors to the Island. This increase in visitation acts to increase the opportunity for local business members to conduct their commercial activities.
DAUPHIN ISLAND IS DOG-FRIENDLY
Dogs are allowed to visit Dauphin Island's primary public beach and the Dauphin Island Campground.
Please note that dogs are not allowed at the West End Beach Park on the Island's extreme west end.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
VISIT US
PLEASE NOTE: The Welcome Center is currently closed due to COVID-19. Information, books and puzzles are available on the porch for pick up.
Stop by our Welcome Center with complimentary Internet Access and a Lending Library, housed in the restored, original Little Red Schoolhouse.
1016 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.