Although most visitors plan their Alabama Gulf Coast vacation during summer, our slice of coastal paradise provides a fantastic destination year-round. Plan a winter trip along the Alabama Gulf Coast to Dauphin Island and experience the perks of visiting during the off-season. Explore island attractions without the crowds, enjoy the mild winter weather, watch the annual bird migration, and enjoy special off-season rates. Book your winter escape with Boardwalk Realty and find the perfect beach rental for your getaway.
Mild Winter Weather
Dauphin Island offers mild winter weather, with average daily highs in the mid-60s and average daily lows in the mid-40s. This means you’ll rarely see snow on Dauphin Island, but you will see rainy days during this time of year. Since summers are hot and humid, winter provides an opportune time to explore the great outdoors!
Fewer Crowds
Enjoy Dauphin Island without the summer crowds. With fewer crowds, you can enjoy secluded beach days, better accommodation rates, less wait times at our local restaurants, and more peaceful nature experiences.
Activities for All Interests
Besides swimming, you can experience everything you love about Dauphin Island during the wintertime:
- Winter is the best time to watch Dauphin Island’s waterfowl, seabirds, and shorebirds. Find the best birdwatching spots on the island and download this checklist for a complete list of species.
- Walk to the beach from your vacation rental and stroll along the shoreline looking for seashells. Then, find a comfortable spot in the sand and watch the sunset dip below the horizon.
- Visit the Cedar Point Fishing Pier just north of the bridge to Dauphin Island and cast your line in the water for winter fishing.
- Explore popular attractions open year-round, like the Alabama Aquarium and Historic Fort Gaines.
- Take the Mobile Bay Ferry and spend a day exploring the neighboring towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
Discounted Accommodations
Winter is the perfect time to save money on Boardwalk Realty’s Dauphin Island vacation rentals. We offer a special Snowbird Monthly Rental Program from October through March, where you can reserve our properties for a full calendar month. Contact our office at 877-861-3992 for more information on our snowbird rentals. Check out our specials for last-minute property discounts, and book your Alabama winter getaway on Dauphin Island today!
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