← Westside
Quiet beaches, wide-open sand and some of the best sunsets on the Gulf. The Westside is mostly vacation homes along Bienville Blvd, so it feels calm and spread out.
See the beaches →Dauphin IslandWestside or Eastside?
One road, two very different moods. Quiet sand and sunsets out west. Forts, birds and the ferry out east.
One main roadBike pathBridge + ferry access
🛣️ Bienville BlvdThe one road that runs the length of the island
🌉 Dauphin Island BridgeDrive in on AL-193 from the mainland
⛴️ Mobile Bay FerryCar ferry to Fort Morgan from the east end
🚲 Bike-friendlyA bike path follows the main road
Pick your side
Two ends, one island
Most visitors split their time. Use the Westside for beach days and sunsets, then head east for history, nature and food in town.
Eastside →
History, nature and family fun. The Eastside has Fort Gaines, the Estuarium, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary, most restaurants and the ferry landing.
- Fort GainesHistory
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab EstuariumFamily
- Audubon Bird SanctuaryNature
- Indian Shell Mound ParkHistory + nature
- Ferry to Fort MorganOn the water
Getting around
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Driving
Bienville Blvd connects everything. Most trips across the island take minutes, not hours.
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Biking
A bike path runs along the main road. Great for getting to the beach or dinner.
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Parking
Town beach lots use ParkMobile. One daily fee covers all three beaches.
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Ferry
The car ferry leaves from the east end near Fort Gaines. Check the schedule first.
Ready to build your trip?
Pick your days and interests and we will map it out.