Your next vacation doesn’t have to be far from home. Plan a weekend getaway in Alabama and enjoy a change of scenery while still being close enough to drive from home. If you are looking for a destination where you can experience beautiful beaches, small-town charm, local history, and wildlife, look no further than Dauphin Island on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Spend a weekend in a Boardwalk Realty vacation rental and fill your itinerary with these fun activities:
Please keep in mind that Boardwalk Realty has a three-night minimum stay for many of our rentals.
Friday
Arrive on Dauphin Island in the afternoon and check into your Boardwalk Realty vacation rental.
If your rental is four bedrooms or less, check-in begins at 3:00 pm. If your rental is five bedrooms or larger, check-in starts at 4:00 pm. After getting settled into your rental home, start exploring the island.
- Walk to the beach and relax on the white sand shoreline, while suntanning, swimming, and beachcombing.
- Grab dinner at Pirate’s Bar & Grill and enjoy fresh seafood, burgers, and drinks while overlooking the waterfront.
- Check the Dauphin Island events calendar and attend a special event during your visit.
- Return to your vacation rental to relax and unwind before resting up for a full day of adventures tomorrow.
Saturday
Wake up early and start exploring everything Dauphin Island has to offer.
- Start your day at Lighthouse Bakery and sit down to enjoy one of their breakfast specials or order delicious pastries to go and enjoy them by the beach.
- Visit the Alabama Aquarium and see marine life from Mobile Bay in the aquarium exhibits. Check to see if any excursions are available during your visit to get an up-close look at marine life in the waters surrounding Dauphin Island.
- After learning about life in the water, head on land to watch for birds at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary.
- Visit the Dauphin Island Marina and sign up for a guided sunset cruise or dolphin watching tour. If you are hungry before or after, you can stop for a meal nearby at Capt’n Snapper’s Marina Bar & Grill.
- Head back to the beach for more fun in the sun. If you are staying in one of our Dauphin Island vacation rentals with a pool, you can head back and splash around there instead.
- Stop at Skinner Seafood and pick up some fresh seafood to prepare for dinner.
Sunday
- Explore Historic Fort Gaines and walk through the remnants of this historic site that has guarded Mobile Bay for more than 150 years.
- Rent a kayak or pontoon and get on the water for an afternoon of sightseeing, wildlife watching, and fishing.
- Sign up for a fishing charter and fish the abundant inshore and offshore waters of Dauphin Island with a local expert.
- Shop for souvenirs and local artwork at the gift shops in town.
- End the day with a delicious dinner at a Dauphin Island restaurant.
Monday
Check out of your vacation rental by 9:30 am. Head home for the weekend, or check out some of the attractions and activities you have missed over the weekend.
Browse our Dauphin Island vacation rentals and find the perfect accommodations for your Alabama weekend getaway!
