Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Dauphin Island is the perfect place to plan your next family vacation, especially if your family includes a beloved pet. Stay in a dog-friendly Dauphin Island vacation rental with Boardwalk Realty and explore everything the island has to offer with your dog by your side. Visit the brand new Dauphin Island dog park, take a nature walk at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, relax on the beach, or hang out in your vacation home together. No matter how you want to spend your vacation, you and your pet are sure to have fun on Dauphin Island!
Dauphin Island Dog Ordinance
While you and your dog are exploring the island, we ask that you follow the Town of Dauphin Island Dog Ordinance:
- Dogs must be on a leash outdoors, including on the beach, whenever they are not in a secure, enclosed area.
- Dog owners are responsible for collecting and disposing of their pet’s waste.
- No dogs are allowed past the western end of Bienville Blvd. This area is a nature preserve with protected bird habitats.
- Dogs are prohibited in public areas where signs prohibiting dogs are posted, with the exception of service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Dauphin Island Dog-Friendly Activities
Visit the Dog Park
Dauphin Island is excited to offer a new dog park for pet owners visiting the island, found at 1301 Bienville Blvd. between the skate park and basketball court. This is a great place on the island for your dog to run around off-leash and burn some energy.
Explore the Island
Many of Dauphin Island’s most popular attractions are dog-friendly! Explore Historic Fort Gaines and learn about the history of this Civil War site while walking your dog. If you are looking for a place to experience nature with your pooch, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary offers three miles of scenic dog-friendly trails. Walk along the sandy shoreline of Dauphin Island at East Beach or Middle Beach and enjoy the sunshine and surf together. However, please note that dogs are not permitted on West End Beach.
Dine at Dog-Friendly Restaurants
You can easily prepare meals in your Boardwalk Realty vacation rental, but if you want to dine out, there are a couple of dog-friendly restaurants in town. Head to Islander’s Restaurant and enjoy Southern specialties on the pet-friendly patio. Or visit The Carriage and enjoy a glass of wine on the deck while your dog enjoys their pup cup.
Stay in a Dog-Friendly Vacation Rental on Dauphin Island
Book your getaway with Boardwalk Realty and stay in one of our pet-friendly rentals on Dauphin Island. When booking your rental, you are required to register your pet by completing the pet section of your guest agreement. All rentals have a non-refundable per-pet fee that varies by property. Please review the listing description to learn more about the pricing and limitations of your desired property. You are also responsible for following the Town of Dauphin Island Dog Ordinance Rules, maintaining control of your pet, and for any property damage caused by them.
Reserve your pet-friendly home with us today, and please contact us at 1-877-861-3992 if you have any questions about bringing your dog to Dauphin Island!
