For many people, summer is synonymous with spending time at the beach. If you fall into that category, we invite you to plan your next summer beach vacation on Dauphin Island on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. Stay at a beachfront rental with Boardwalk Realty and access the white sandy shoreline steps away from your rental. Choose from several Dauphin Island, Alabama, beach accesses and enjoy swimming, wildlife watching, relaxing, playing games, and watching the sunset together. After a day in the sand, our fully-equipped vacation rentals offer the perfect place to relax and unwind!
Find the Right Beach for You on Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island is home to three beaches, each offering its own amenities and activities for vacationers.
- Middle Beach, aka Dauphin Island Public Beach, is located next to the Dauphin Island Elementary School. You can enjoy amenities here, including restrooms, BBQ areas, and picnic tables. Leashed pets are welcome.
- West End Beach can be found at 3000 Bienville Boulevard on the western end of the island. There are a few amenities here, like AC restrooms, food vendors, and chair rentals. No pets allowed here.
- East End Beach is located behind Historic Fort Gaines. This beach has fewer amenities and is more natural than others on the island. Leashed pets are welcome.
- Bienville Beach is a serene beach located at 1917 Bienville Boulevard, great for swimming, sunbathing, and birdwatching. Amenities include restrooms and raised boardwalks. Leashed pets are allowed.
Stay at our beachfront vacation rentals on Dauphin Island for direct access to the beach. Most of our beachfront homes are concentrated between West End Beach and Middle Beach.
Things to Do at Dauphin Island, Alabama, Beaches
Our Dauphin Island, Alabama, beaches offer something for everyone. Enjoy these fun beach activities during your visit:
- Swimming: Cool down from the summer heat and go swimming together. Make sure to check the current conditions on the Dauphin Island Public Safety page. We do not have lifeguards at any of our beaches, so please exercise caution.
- Birdwatching: Hang out at the beach and watch shorebirds like sandpipers, plovers, and pelicans.
- Watch the sunset: Find a spot along the beach and watch the sunset together. Dauphin Island is the sunset capital of Alabama, known for its breathtaking sunsets.
- Play beach games: If you are visiting with kids, the beach is a great place to build sandcastles, look for seashells, and fly kites together.
- Surf fishing: Bring your fishing pole and cast your line from the shoreline.
- Sunbathing and relaxing: Bring a beach towel or chair and sunbathe and relax on the beach.
- Beachcombing: Walk along the shoreline and look for seashells.
If you are driving to the beach, you will need to pay for parking. Please check the visitor parking information for more details.
Reserve Your Beach House Rental on Dauphin Island
Travel to Dauphin Island this summer and discover the perfect beach vacation on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Stay close to the island’s white-sand beaches with Boardwalk Realty and enjoy the perfect summer beach vacation in Alabama. Enjoy all the comforts of home with our Dauphin Island beach rentals and book with us today!
