Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time of year to visit Dauphin Island with pleasant weather, welcoming beaches, exciting outdoor things to do, migrating wildlife and so much more.
You can even bring your pet along this year with plenty of Dauphin Island rentals pet friendly to choose from.
What to do
There’s always something to do on Dauphin Island this Labor Day Weekend with outdoor activities, events, exciting local restaurants and amazing deals on accommodations.
Activities
- Dauphin Island is simply spectacular to visit during Labor Day with so much to do outdoors, from fishing trips to exploring beaches, wildlife viewing areas, restaurants, beachfront accommodations that are absolutely perfect for your family.
- The beaches are uncrowded and the weather is pleasant and inviting this Labor Day Weekend. Get some quality time in with loved ones while enjoying the ocean scenery.
- The Audubon Bird Sanctuary will start to be filling with its fall migrant bird guests and it is the perfect opportunity to view some of the dozens of amazing bird species that the island is known for.
- Historic Fort Gaines is open throughout Labor Day and it’s an ideal time to visit. Book a guided tour and see historical reenactments and explore the nearby parks and beaches for wildlife or just to take in the scenery.
Events
There’s almost always an exciting event to attend on Dauphin Island including a few fun options on Labor Day Weekend.
- The Sunset Concert Series – Head over to West End Beach for one of the final popular sunset concerts featuring live music, great food, and tons of fun for the whole family!
Where to Eat
You’ll be spoiled for choice with all the amazing local eatery options available to you this Labor Day on Dauphin Island. These are some of the more popular choices for visitors:
- Skinner’s Seafood – Grab the freshest local seafood imaginable for takeout at this family-owned business with options ranging from stone crab claws, scallops, blue crab claws, snow crab legs, local fish, oysters, shrimp, and so much more.
- Pirates Bar and Grill – A top choice for dining with the family at the historic Isle Dauphine Building, the ambiance, service and most important the food is top-notch here. Choose from a large menu with local seafood, a kids menu, sandwiches and burgers, wraps, desserts and more.
- Islanders Restaurant and Bar – Regularly rated as one of the top restaurants on the island, this is a perfect option for more of a casual night out with a variety of surf and turf dishes that are sure to please.
That’s not all, over a dozen other dining options are available on the island to satisfying your hunger this Labor Day Weekend from BBQ to Mexican food, bakeries, pub grub and more.
Book Your Dauphin Island Rental with ACP
Now that you have a list of things to do this Labor Day Weekend, you only need to book one of the amazing Dauphin Island rentals!
Choose from the options on our website ranging from boating fishing rentals, to dog friendly vacation rentals, efficient vacation rental condos, and gulf front vacation rentals at some of the prime spots on the island.