Title: Visit Dauphin Island: Best of Dauphin Island Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Dauphin Island](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Hotels.d182896.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Dauphin Island](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d182896.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Dauphin Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Dauphin-Island.d182896.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Dauphin Island](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Dauphin-Island.d182896.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Dauphin Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Dauphin-Island.d182896.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dauphin Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island.d182896.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Dauphin Island ## Travel Guide ![Dauphin Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b23e7e968dc88299f5f96ca483ad22ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dauphin Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e70e842641f7c23c1e8447fac8447d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dauphin Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8760002f93d75eb7d9523aa440698134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dauphin Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/bb6f6c17cb601ae6334da49742423657.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Bob Friedlieb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/973d384429fd7701159a430b7ce4f043.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Bob Friedlieb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/973d384429fd7701159a430b7ce4f043.jpg) ## Visit Dauphin Island Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Dauphin Island ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Audubon Place While visiting Audubon Place, you might make a stop by sights like Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary and East End Beach. [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Audubon-Place.dx553248635976482184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Silver Cay If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Silver Cay and surrounding area, you can visit Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium. [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Silver-Cay.dx553248635976481660) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Royal Lagoons If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Royal Lagoons and surrounding area, you can visit Dauphin Island Public Beach and Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council. [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Royal-Lagoons.dx553248635976470137) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pass Drury While Pass Drury isn't home to many top sights, Indian Shell Mound Park and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Pass-Drury.dx553248635976479803) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indian Bay If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council and Indian Shell Mound Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Indian-Bay.dx553248635976469893) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sawgrass Pointe When in Sawgrass Pointe, you can plan a visit to Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Sawgrass-Pointe.dx553248635976481360) - Dauphin Island Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Dauphin Island ![Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84350000/84343100/84343024/0b37bc80_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks Dauphin Island Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews) We are staying again! "Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..." 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Cant wait to go back!" Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=94740511&PinnedHotelID=94740511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182896) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=94740511&PinnedHotelID=94740511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182896) ![Soul Surfing III June 2023: Breathtaking Sunset Island Views & Private Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95230000/95226800/95226790/f4db5ce4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Soul Surfing III June 2023: Breathtaking Sunset Island Views & Private Beach Dauphin Island CA $314 CA $935 total Oct 20 - Oct 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dauphin Island ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) "Great house. Great location. Small private beach Bay side. 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Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews) We are staying again! "Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..." Reviewed on May 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Dauphin-Island-Hotels-Idyllic.h84343024.Hotel-Information) ![the DREAMCATCHER at Indian Bay - A peaceful waterfront escape](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94740600/94740511/44c7cf8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### the DREAMCATCHER at Indian Bay - A peaceful waterfront escape Dauphin Island Stay at this vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. 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