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Dauphin Island
Posted on 3/4/22 at 10:57 am
Posted on 3/4/22 at 10:57 am
Any of you Bama Baws got any info on Dauphin Island? Recs?
Posted on 3/4/22 at 1:15 pm to Mainieri Fan
I've had some beers at Pelican Pub while waiting on the ferry. Seemed like a fun hole in the wall with good views of the water. Thats about all I've got.
Posted on 3/4/22 at 3:33 pm to Merlin1200
This will be my 4th straight summer to go there for a week. We don't go out much, mostly order steamed shrimp etc. from Skinners Seafood. Stayed far down the west end twice and got flooded out, missed 1 day both years. Stayed closer to town last year with no issues. Staying on the east end this year close to the Audubon park.
My advice is to take as much as you can. Ship N Shore has basics and it is high as a giraffe's arse. Greer's Market is about 30 minutes up the road and it is a decent grocery store but super high. 1st couple of years I had a truck bed full of Yeti coolers packed with everything. Last year we got hooked up with a company that will go do your walmart pickup for you in Mobile, take it to your house and put it away for you.
My advice is to take as much as you can. Ship N Shore has basics and it is high as a giraffe's arse. Greer's Market is about 30 minutes up the road and it is a decent grocery store but super high. 1st couple of years I had a truck bed full of Yeti coolers packed with everything. Last year we got hooked up with a company that will go do your walmart pickup for you in Mobile, take it to your house and put it away for you.
Posted on 3/4/22 at 6:54 pm to ConfusedHawgInMO
It’s nice. The water and sand is a little more brown and cloudy, obviously, but not having to deal with all of the high rises, crowds, construction, and obstructed views makes it certainly worth it. It’s much more relaxing and quiet.
Like others have said though, bring as much groceries and necessities as possible.
Like others have said though, bring as much groceries and necessities as possible.
Posted on 3/4/22 at 10:02 pm to Mainieri Fan
There’s not a lot on the island as far as places to eat and drink and as others have said, grocery stores. If you’re looking for a relaxing, lazy getaway though it’s a pretty great spot.
ETA: also great fishing right from the beach compared to other beaches
ETA: also great fishing right from the beach compared to other beaches
This post was edited on 3/5/22 at 10:17 am
Posted on 3/4/22 at 11:42 pm to Mainieri Fan
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Any of you Bama Baws got any info on Dauphin Island? Recs?
Not my type of place. Water is ugly, beach is ugly. Not many restaurants. No night life.
Posted on 3/6/22 at 10:10 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
Not sure why I received downvotes. I just said that island is not my thing and described it to a T.
This post was edited on 3/6/22 at 10:10 am
Posted on 3/6/22 at 9:50 pm to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
My family built a spot there in the early 70's, so have had a soft spot for the place since i was a kid. Very chill and relaxed. Still has sand, saltwater and decent sunsets on the west end.
Dorrity's is a nice bar/music venue/food spot that has opened recently to help up the nightlife a bit.
Dorrity's is a nice bar/music venue/food spot that has opened recently to help up the nightlife a bit.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 7:03 am to JW
When I was in high school my grandfather had a boat there and he, my dad, and I went fishing a bunch in the summer. Good times that seem like forever ago for reasons beyond just the years since both of them have since passed away as broken men.
I went back around November ‘20 for the first time in a long time. Just getting away for a day. Flew my drone out to Sand Island lighthouse from the beach at Fort Gaines.
Anyway, there’s not much to Dauphin Island. If you like history I think it’s a good day trip to see Fort Gaines and take the ferry to Ft. Morgan. But other than that or chartering a fishing boat I don’t know what else there is to do unless you just want to get away from the crowds with beaches that are probably below average.
I went back around November ‘20 for the first time in a long time. Just getting away for a day. Flew my drone out to Sand Island lighthouse from the beach at Fort Gaines.
Anyway, there’s not much to Dauphin Island. If you like history I think it’s a good day trip to see Fort Gaines and take the ferry to Ft. Morgan. But other than that or chartering a fishing boat I don’t know what else there is to do unless you just want to get away from the crowds with beaches that are probably below average.
This post was edited on 3/7/22 at 7:06 am
Posted on 3/7/22 at 8:28 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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Water is ugly, beach is ugly. Not many restaurants. No night life.
I don't get the "beach is ugly" stuff. It's not sugar white sand like further east but def not ugly. The water looks dingy because the sand isn't as white but it isn't muddy or anything like that. Not when I've been there anyway. To me it is a decent trade off to not have to deal with crowds. I get that if you need to be entertained that you might not care for the place but I go to get away from that kind of stuff.
Last year after I got the car unloaded I took off my shoes and they sat there until the day we left. I didn't leave the beach the entire week.
This post was edited on 3/7/22 at 9:27 am
Posted on 3/7/22 at 9:44 am to ConfusedHawgInMO
If you want a good fishing guide check out A Team fishing (Bobby Abruscato) or Cold Blooded charters (Richard Rutland)
Both great guides and nice guys
Both great guides and nice guys
Posted on 3/7/22 at 2:16 pm to Palmetto08
We are going to relax.
As a veteran, I've been all over the world. Still, I haven't been to either coast or the Gulf in the States.
I do think it will be cool to have stayed on an Island and to have gone deep sea fishing.
As a veteran, I've been all over the world. Still, I haven't been to either coast or the Gulf in the States.
I do think it will be cool to have stayed on an Island and to have gone deep sea fishing.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 3:27 pm to ConfusedHawgInMO
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I don't get the "beach is ugly" stuff. It's not sugar white sand like further east but def not ugly. The water looks dingy because the sand isn't as white but it isn't muddy or anything like that. Not when I've been there anyway. To me it is a decent trade off to not have to deal with crowds. I get that if you need to be entertained that you might not care for the place but I go to get away from that kind of stuff.
I've been trying to take the family there for years, just because you can get there from my house in like 2-2 1/2 hours door to door.
My wife's deal killer is, she doesn't want to look out and see the rigs.
Posted on 3/7/22 at 3:32 pm to Mainieri Fan
If you take the ferry over to Fort Morgan, make sure to familiarize yourself with the daily schedule and get in line 30-45 minutes early (sometimes more if the weather is nice) Lots of people take the ferry and it fills up quickly.
If you're on Facebook, check out "Mobile Bay Ferry" page. They will give daily updates on when the lots fill up.
Dining on the island is very limited but the Isle Dauphin is pretty good for dinner.
Enjoy your trip!
If you're on Facebook, check out "Mobile Bay Ferry" page. They will give daily updates on when the lots fill up.
Dining on the island is very limited but the Isle Dauphin is pretty good for dinner.
Enjoy your trip!
This post was edited on 3/7/22 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 3/7/22 at 3:41 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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My wife's deal killer is, she doesn't want to look out and see the rigs.
Yeah that was a bit of a turn off, but I got used to it and it doesn't bother me. They are 5 miles away, it isn't like they are right off the beach.
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