Dauphin Island, Alabama - A Drive on the Island
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- Dauphin Island Alabama - A Drive on the Island
Dauphin Island, Alabama, named after Louis XIV's great-grandson, is a barrier island located three miles south of the mouth of Mobile Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. Entry to the island is made by crossing the Gordon Persons Bridge, three mile long high rise bridge, which opened a in July, 1982 after the original draw bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Frederic in 1979. An automobile ferry from the eastern shore also offers an entry point on the eastern end of the island.
The island is approximately 14 miles long and 1 3/4 miles wide at the widest point. The eastern six miles are inhabited while the western 8 miles are undeveloped and privately owned. It is estimated that 1300 permanent residents call Dauphin Island home. The number of residents soars during vacation and holiday times. The entire island has been designated as a bird sanctuary and thousands of visitors come to experience the annual migrations.
This is Part 2 of a 3-Part series on Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Part 1 -- A Drive to Dauphin Island
• A Drive to Dauphin Isl...
Part 2 -- A Drive on Dauphin Island • Dauphin Island, Alabam...
Part 3 -- What a Difference a Year Makes • Dauphin Island Alabama...
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It's always a special feeling when you cross the bridge and enter the island. It's an enchanting place!
Just came from my first visit to dauphin island. I'll DEFINITELY BE GOING BACK. it's VERY ENCHANTING 😍
I am glad you enjoyed it. Definitely a place to enjoy. Thanks for the comment...
It has changed quite a bit since I was there shortly after they opened the first bridge in the 1950s. Did a lot of floundering and soft shelling on the little islands along the route of the firstbridge. Those were the days, when I was a young buck on the land and sea.
it sure has changed alot from when i was a kid!! i was there in the 70,s
That’s how we got to our house when we were on vacation last year, we lived on Dune Drive
I use to live on this beautiful Island......
I still get the heebie jeebies driving over the tall bridge.
And there's some good fishing at 'Sand Island' towards Fall. :)
East winds are least, West winds are best!
Safe travels! :D
Driving over the bridge on a very windy day gets the heart pumping for sure. I appreciate your comments. We have a lot more south Alabama videos out here. Hope you find them all.
FreeTravelWithUs, very mich appreciated! :)
Anyone else watching this as there on the island wE
I am 😊
Well I am glad you found the video. Were you there for the fishing rodeo or just beaching it? Thanks for the comment. Glad you found our video. There are a lot more out here from that area.
Reminds me of Gulf Shores 40 years ago.
And take the ferry to Ft.Morgan if you haven't done so yet.
That is pretty AMAZING!
I'm a water baby (sign).
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Fixing to vacation in Dauphin Island can someone help me out. Best places to eat and if it is a good place to vacation. Thanks for any help.
I sure hope so man.
This is were my auntie lives 😍
Thanks for the comment. It is a beautiful place. I hope you take advantage of it when you visit your aunt.
I'm there right now!
+CONCRAFT101 Hope you are having a great time.
+FreeTravelWithUs I was, but I actually just got home today.
I'm going in July does anyone know do they have jet ski there?
I live here :)
stop by the Oarhouse bar lol
chaz7r, Good Karaoke there!
My cousin lives there
Hello again. Glad you found another one of our travel videos. I hope you get to visit your cousin because Dauphin Island is a fantastic place to visit year around. Thanks for the comment.
You passed the hotel I'm in
havent been down to the island in a few yrs, growing up in mobile, spent a bunch of time partying on the island, and fishing, swimming, deep sea fishing rodeo, ..........is neptunes the bar still there????? what about the pelican pub???
Pelican Pub is still there. Never heard of Neptunes.
How many times did the goober take a drink and go "ahhhh"?
A bunch. I was getting tired of it.
A few actually
I live there
You are lucky to live in such a great place. People save all year to visit your area.
I've lived around mobile for 10 yrs and I've NEVER been here
It is an interesting place to visit. Actually, during the summer it is not overcrowded like some beach areas. If you are a historian, you should definitely check it out. I have several videos of the island plus many videos of the surrounding area. Thanks for the comment.
will be there next month Lord's will what's a good place to take my Wife for our 5 year anniversary
Dauphin island is great once you get to know it. Just don't drink too many beers and attempt to cross the bridge. The police are looking for people like you. They hide behind the dumpsters at the weigh in station. I am from Mobile.
That is the fish weigh in station, not an interstate weigh station.
Well, at lest you ;know where to look. Good luck.