Dauphin Island, Alabama Like You've Never Seen!

A Native Mobilian's view of Dauphin Island, Alabama! Moving to Mobile, AL or the Gulf Coast? I've lived in Mobile Alabama my whole life. In this video, I give you a quick tour of Dauphin Island and show the "must-see" places that you must visit on your next trip to Mobile, AL.
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[@melissaphillips3912]

Hi Jeff. My husband and I currently live in Sulligent Alabama, about 200 miles northwest of Birmingham. We visited Dauphin Island with my brother and his wife ( my best freind) back in 2015. Boy was it wonderful. I fell in-love with the island, the atmosphere, and how peaceful it was. So, to my point of this comment; in 2020 I visited my daughter who lives on Whidbey Island, Washington. The gentleman next to me on the airplane was the actual engineer and builder of the Dauphin Island bridge ( Gordon Persons Bridge). He travels all around the world engineering large bridges. Needless to say, it was truly fascinating to talk a gentleman with his experience. Thank you for sharing this fun trip back to one of my favorite places.

[@livinginmobile]

WOW, it's a small world, Thanks for sharing that with me.

[@TheRoyalConstrictor]

I've vacationed in Dauphin Island with friends and family three times in the past 5 years. Easily one of our favorite vacation spots and we hope to live there at least part time in the future. Can't wait to go back!

[@livinginmobile]

That’s great! Yes, it’s a very unique place to vacation. Definitely off the beaten path and away from the hustle and bustle!

[@ogable8731]

This is a good travel vlog... thanks for showing Dauphin Island that most people don’t know about or have no idea there’s a scenic island close to Mobile.👌

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you for watching!

[@Pbo91]

When my wife and I were visiting New Orleans in the summer of 2021, we had a car for two days and we wanted to go somewhere. We decided to go to Mobile because of the USS Alabama (and because I had heard of Mobile from Ken Burns' The War documentary). We visited the USS Alabama, and after that my wife wanted to go to the beach, so we went down to Dauphin Island. Really pretty drive down there from Mobile.

[@livinginmobile]

Hey Philip, yes, that is a beautiful drive for sure!

[@Pbo91]

@@livinginmobile I’ve been looking at some cities in that south that I’d be interested in moving to and Mobile is one of them. But of course I need to find a job before I could move there. So far I’ve been looking on Indeed and city of Mobile website. Do you have any suggestions of other places to look for job openings in Mobile?

[@dianegriffin8320]

THIS MAKES ME HOMESICK.. I LIVED IN ST. ELMO FOR 14 YEARS .1970 TILL 1984..LOVE THE WHOLE GULF AREA..SO MANY TRIPS TO DAUPHIN ISLAND. EVEN THE BAYOU LA.BATRE AREA..CODEN ..YOU NAME IT..TOOK MY 4 KIDS THERE MANY TIMES. IT,LL ALWAYS BE MY.SECOND HOME. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT..THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES...😍

[@redwemette5942]

The last time I was at Dauphin Island was in 1959 with my Mom and Dad and sister. We stayed at the Holliday INN. I have some great pictures of me in the pool with my sister and on the beach by the pool. It sure has changed, but so have I now. I'm 73 years old and I outlived all my family.

[@livinginmobile]

Yes, it has definitely changed!

[@livinginmobile]

I can’t even imagine how the island looked before 1960. Wow!

[@timlamb6196]

My two favorite places on the island is the private beach and camp ground and the bird sanctuary which I understand has the most diverse species of birds in north America.

[@livinginmobile]

I definitely need to revisit that place. I’ve heard it is great!

[@speedbump2448]

Just saw this post. We are coming down to Mobile next week to look for a place to retire. Is the bird sanctuary marked with a sign? We love bird watching. 😊

[@deannamancini6451]

Super excited to visit Dauphin Island in October (coming from AZ) we are moving to Mobile area in March of 2022. Great info for my hubby and I who have never been. Thank you

[@livinginmobile]

Hey DeAnna, so thankful for you watching. Please let me know if you have any questions. I’m just a phone call or email away. I know you will love it here!

[@deannamancini6451]

@@livinginmobile I just finished your top questions video. That was great. SO excited. And we will definitely be in touch with you.

[@livinginmobile]

@@deannamancini6451 looking forward to it! Shoot me an email with any questions you have! [e-mail]

[@debrawaite7173]

I live at Dauphin Island and love it. Loved here as a child also

[@livinginmobile]

Is is definitely a beautiful place!

[@ghost4660]

Been going here with my family once every couple years since I was around 5. 19 now and still love going here with my family. Definitely wouldn’t mind retiring here lmao!

[@timlamb6196]

My ex wife has an uncle who used to live on the west end of the island. Beautiful homes on that side.

[@Serendipityinmotion]

I just joined your channel, I’m from Mobile wouldn’t want to live anywhere else

[@livinginmobile]

Awesome, thank you so much! Yes, I certainly agree with you!

[@Sirg17x]

As a 30 year old Midwestern do you have any input or things to share about the city? Thinking we may make a trip for a week to scope things out for ourselves. My only worry is will it be a culture shock moving out of Iowa, the only state I've lived in.

[@lexington476]

I went to Dauphin Island for the first time in May of 2021, it was a beautiful place. My first time seeing the Gulf Coast, and my first time open water swimming in the ocean. My trip to Alabama in May makes me feel that Alabama's a nice place to retire too, although I still have a long time until I retire 🙂.

[@livinginmobile]

Thanks so much for watching! Yes, it’s a beautiful place!

[@aloha_george]

Fantastic video! I lived in Mobile for school & took frequent trips to the island. This perfectly captures the essence of DI. Such a great place to visit.

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you so much!! It really is a hidden gem!

[@azizathomas4743]

I love the island. It is a hidden jam. We camped every year at the campground. Beautiful by the Audubon.

[@livinginmobile]

That is definitely on my bucket list to do with my family. We were just talking last week about getting our bikes fixed and headed for a bike ride on the island. That would be great too!

[@Kate-qf4iv]

Great video! So happy to hear it was November and the weather was so warm when you made that video. We are thinking of visiting at the end of November. Appreciate your insight before we go.

[@JenniferHughey]

Great watch!We thought, like you mentioned that we should go do Gulf Shores or a larger beach but since this is so close, it'll be our first beach trip when we get there! Thanks for showing us how pretty it is there!

[@joshphillips4656]

Awesome place, been deep sea fishing there a few time's and on the beach. My brother use to surf there quiet a bit.

[@graham_s059]

Great vid I took a 3 day field trip to the sea lab there and it is definitely one of my favorite memories we also went to the uss Alabama which was pretty cool too

[@livinginmobile]

Yes, it's a great trip that more people should know about.

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Beautiful! I was looking at places on Dauphin Island a couple of years back....Sadly, my Company would not allow remote working (for me, at least) then. I would love to be able to wake up to that sunrise over the Gulf. All the best from the UK.

[@livinginmobile]

Thanks for writing Marcus! Yes, it is beautiful here!

[@Krisb292]

Beautiful!

[@livinginmobile]

Yes it is!!

[@mlradcliffe3955]

I’m so glad I found your site. I am learning about Mobile since I will be moving in Sept 2022.

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you, I am glad you have found it helpful. Please let me know if I can help you. [e-mail]

[@MrHOFFA10]

West end is our little peace of Heaven. Roll Tide.

[@livinginmobile]

I love it there as well!

[@tyirazoller3442]

Christmas time they put lights on the palm trees so beautiful 😍

[@damiencrowley5546]

This brought back memories.

[@livinginmobile]

So glad. Yes, Dauphin Island is not given the credit it deserves, but I’m not complaining, because that makes it less populated.

[@Tressala]

What a great video. So informative and you are so awesome not leaving anything out from start to finish. Thank you! Visiting Sept 3 2022

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I love getting to make these videos! Keep me posted on your journey. We would love to help you anyway we can. The weather should be perfect!

[@TeeJay251]

Yes ppl sleep on dauphin Island 🏝 I take a trip here and there it beats driving to gulfshore any day

[@livinginmobile]

For sure!!!

[@Sirg17x]

My wife and I have been looking at a few places around the country that interest us. As a Midwestern I always felt that there may be too much of a culture clash moving to some southern states, but Midwest home pricing 30min from a beach in a big town that's not too big like a Chicago or New York sounds amazing. Adding in that at 30 I'm over the winters. I don't do well without some sun in my life.

[@livinginmobile]

Yep, there are so many looking for the same things you are. It's a great alternative to the snow, that is for sure!

[@Sirg17x]

@@livinginmobile One of my concerns is politics though. Would you say there is a good mix of people with a variety of views politically? Without going into Red vs Blue, which is right or wrong. I just don't want to be beating my head against a wall with constant unsolicited opinions from either side. Midwest we get it bad at times.

[@livinginmobile]

@@Sirg17x I think it would just depend on who you hang around with in town. I think Mobile is a pretty diverse group of people, but as you can tell, the state as a whole leans conservative.

[@Sirg17x]

@@livinginmobile As an Iowan I'm used to that from both sides. I'm just sort of over politics determining friendships and connections with people in the community I currently live in. When you have more in common despite the political parties, but people identify as one thing or another so strongly they refuse to look at the common interests or bonds as members of the same community.

[@stillsmokntrees]

Move there im 28 right now a kansas city missouri resident my whole life I work at the ford assembly plant in KC ,MO and im saving my pension for a house near or in mobile I love it you wouldn't regret it

[@ferdousadnan5814]

Great video man, I just booked a trip to Dauphin Island next week!

[@livinginmobile]

I hope the rain stops. I hope you have a great time, and thank you for the compliment!

[@johngray2526]

Lived there grew up there went to school there & moved from there I've missed it all & would love to move back there or at least in mobile county that wouldn't be too far from the island. I'm a 60s kid lol living in the sticks of Mississippi I'm home sick since I moved years ago 😵😩 lol

[@livinginmobile]

We'd love to have you back John! come on back for a visit. It's still great here!

[@johngray2526]

@@livinginmobile that would be nice & we were thinking about it because my wife is battling stage 4 cancer she's not from my state but anyways everything was going in the right direction until her pet scan & MRI scan showed some type of something growing in her brain again. 😞 she had a brain surgery once already. Lord let's hope she hasn't have to go though it again 🙏 that she'll be ok 🙏

[@larrygandy5890]

Very nice video. Enjoyed the information. Thank you !

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you! I’m about to drop a new one in the morning. This is a tour of old Shell Road!

[@ellarice8500]

I’ve lived so close and love it

[@lloydweaver4489]

To bad we don't have a good fishing pier anymore just cedar point with water that is just four feet deep. Dauphin Island use to know as a fishing island and it was great before the hurricanes messed up the real fishing pier.

[@livinginmobile]

Interesting. That is new information to me. I will have to check it out. I might be headed there this afternoon for a showing. I will check it out

[@JeffCRNA]

When I was a teenager, we would fish on that pier all night long. Especially when the Spanish mackerel were running.

[@BrooklynAvenue]

This flat island is quickly being driven to the bottom of the ocean. The "front row" of beach houses are actually the third line of houses... the first two are under water.

[@livinginmobile]

It’s definitely showing signs of erosion. I hate what is happening. I know they are constantly working towards a remedy.

[@BrooklynAvenue]

@@livinginmobile I am from NY but I love this place. The state needs to step in to save the island, they need to think in the long term here.

[@ambyg720]

There's a study done by Dr Mimi Fearn through the University of South Alabama. It explains why the island is constantly changing. It's not exclusively because of the construction of houses. There are no houses that have gone underwater, east or west ends, that I know of and I've lived here for 45. years. I despise new homes being built on top of each other down here. DI has become very commercialized and with the Aloe Bay project underway I see no reversal from this retail sinkhole.

[@ambyg720]

@Clay Pylant the last two houses on the left at the West end, they are directly on top of water and at times over the water. The only houses that I know that have been submerged are old oyster shucking houses, most of those are built out of cinder block, over by the airport. This guy is a real estate agent, I'm sure he's local, he's done a few videos. All my 45 years here, fishing, boating, driving down to the West end as a teenager, I don't remember anything ever being underwater unless it was storm surge.

[@kimberlynaramore2921]

It's a lovely place 💚💙

[@livinginmobile]

Yes it is!

[@remley8877]

You drove by my house in this video!

[@livinginmobile]

Next time I’ll wave, lol

[@user-jn3ez3gx8h]

I just joined your channel.I'm subscriber of Oksana's channel.I'm from Georgia ,Tbilisi

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you!!! Great to have you!

[@AimzBful]

You are a very good vlogger!

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you, I love getting to do it!

[@kim-pn1ph]

Mr Jeff is anything there besides restaurants the fort the bird sanctuary and beach houses ? Like food store Ross TJ Maxx places like that a town or is it just a Island ? Excuse me a beautiful Island

[@livinginmobile]

No real stores to speak of, it’s definitely a place you go to get away from the hustle and bustle.

[@kim-pn1ph]

@@livinginmobile thanks Mr Jeff it's like when you go to the Hollar got to get everything before you get to the mountains!

[@ileanamalave8282]

Go to the country in Alabama next.

[@ja6368]

Something tells me you have stock in that chicken joint😁

[@livinginmobile]

Ha, I wish!!!

[@brinkshartz7791]

At one point when you were by the Fort, you said you would NOT swim there. Is there a Hazard or a reason NOT to swim there by the FORT?

[@livinginmobile]

There’s actually a sign in that section that says no swimming. I figured it’s there for a reason, LOL. It’s likely dangerous because of the rocks.

[@airplane247]

I been thst that gas station alot times with my dad getting gas

[@livinginmobile]

Yes, I love it there. It's like the last sign before vacation begins!

[@vixrethman8425]

Hey Jeff, are you familiar with the politicians of Dauphin voting to eliminate short term rentals?? What will that do to the real estate market..Please pass along the information and fight to save short term rentals 🙏

[@marinaann1059]

Thank you for videos...

[@livinginmobile]

Thank you for watching!

[@BCII]

Beautiful place!

[@livinginmobile]

Yes! I always forget about going there.

[@marionlewis741]

Oh really ,I can't wait

[@WildWyatts]

Would be nice to have videos of local state parks.

[@livinginmobile]

Great idea!

[@robluck21]

I love it

[@livinginmobile]

Thanks. More to come!

[@tyirazoller3442]

I’m tryna move there

[@livinginmobile]

Come on!!!

[@bigal6261]

Love the videos. Can you tell me about tornadoes in mobile ?

[@melanielogsdon4124]

Video going all the way to the end...west

[@mommamomma3607]

Came out from Wisconsin and loved it there came to met a man I had been talking to for 2 years had me come out only to be left at the airport didn't pic me up when landed. Come find out he was married 😞 so I went ahead and enjoyed my vaca anyway seen all the places we were supposed to together. Dephne is so beautiful wish I could have stayed love the weather the beaches my sexy butt totally chilled at that beach and orange beach 🥰

[@livinginmobile]

Wow, that’s terrible, but I’m glad you were able to enjoy the beach!

[@SKoch1219]

Just curious if you know about how much people rent their beach houses for? Or condos? We are trying to figure out where to go on vacation this year and my kids would love the beaches. I personally would love the fact that it’s not as crowded as other beaches such as Pensacola, Destin or orange beach.

[@livinginmobile]

A friend of mine has a few places you can check out. This will give you an idea about the area: www.easyvaycay.com

[@SKoch1219]

@@livinginmobile thank you. I’ll check it out

[@JOEBROWN08]

Hi Sharmeen 😘

[@silla8359]

Just got ownership of mother’s beach house there. I’m looking for a realtor there to help us sell it. It’s on Alabama Ave. a big beautiful newly furnished house on stilts. Can I contact you about that?

[@livinginmobile]

Absolutely! Call me at 251-545-8445 and I will help you. I just sold a house on the island so I would love to help you sell yours as well.

[@silla8359]

@@livinginmobile awesome! Sounds like a plan. I will have my husband call you after work and get things rolling! We are in Iowa so it’ll be from a (712) number. Thank you kindly

[@geraldcollier5849]

I live in Irvington AL

[@livinginmobile]

Awesome! I just sold a house there yesterday in Murray Heights.

[@geraldcollier5849]

@@livinginmobile Nice

[@w.e.s.]

How good is drone business down there? I live in north alabama and want to move but need work lined up.

[@livinginmobile]

Honestly, the folks that I know who specialize in this do not stay booked all the time, so I think it would be difficult if your livelihood depended on that as your main source of income.

[@w.e.s.]

@@livinginmobile not yet I work 3 jobs but I'm trying to move and keep that job full time. I'm a full time mechanic and I'm sick of that

[@chachee15]

can i get jumbalaya down there?

[@livinginmobile]

Mobile has several places that serve jambalaya. Come on down!

[@karijohnson5724]

Last year, I spent the month of Feb in Gulf Shores. I'm considering renting a place in Dauphin Island this year to change it up. Do most of the restaurants and kayak rental places stay open through the winter months? I'm assuming it would be pretty low key...I'm fine with that...I just don't want to feel like I'm trapped on a deserted island. LOL. Any advice/info is appreciated. Thanks!

[@debrawaite7173]

Yes but the hours of operation will change is all. I’m sure they will appreciate your business

[@claudiaveronicavillarreal894]

Try Dauphin Island Real State for your rental

[@karenritchie3492]

Nice video..which campground there do you recommend . Closet to the beach .. pet friendly.

[@livinginmobile]

Here is an option Hope this helps. dauphinisland.org/camping/

[@warrenwills3251]

This isn't so much a view of Dauphin Island but rather a view of a real estate agent driving around Dauphin island. How about a little less face time?

[@robertcross460]

Are there any tent camping grounds

[@Maranatha-t9d]

Are there any tiki bars

[@omrm15]

Please what do you using for editing your videos ?

[@livinginmobile]

I think he is using Final Cut Pro

[@C-TOS]

What was the name of the restaurant that you stopped for lunch? I always try to eat at local food chains.

[@livinginmobile]

Ah. Yes! Foosackly’s

[@chaseroush6503]

The Foo at Schillinger and Cottage Hill.

[@jmac5023]

Was there a movie filmed there ? On the island about a detective or something ?

[@BeachesMobileAL]

I didn't know that about the sand having to be plowed and piled on the side of the road!

[@livinginmobile]

Yeah, it was crazy.

[@littlecupcakespuppies]

omg please get a new cameraman! giving me seasickness . lol love your videos though

[@calebg1985]

Your camera person needs to move less, made me motion sick. Otherwise, great video!

[@livinginmobile]

We are all a work in progress, that is for sure!

[@hlsot569]

Ok very nice presentation !! But youtubers ruin everything !! Pensacola it's full 💯 all FLORIDA is FULL , ALL NORTH MOVING DOWN HERE ( HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE / DAY ) 👉 THE PRICES SKY ROCKED ‼️ NO RENTAL VACANCYS!! THANK TO YOU 👉 OH , IT'S SO GREAT DOWN HERE !!

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

KZbin has nothing to do with.. Nearly 7 billion people on the planet now... just the way it is

[@phillipowens1493]

Slow down the camera movement, it is very difficult to truly see what you are talking about when the camera pans so fast, slow down take yout time and your vidie will improve dramatically. I have been to Dauphin Island but had a hard time orienting with the rapid camera movement!

[@kerriesler9062]

Is this a good vacation spot??

[@livinginmobile]

Depends. What are you looking for? I would say YES if you want a quiet get-away without a lot of tourists and traffic. It's somewhat isolated, so you can really get away from the hustle and bustle! And... if you take the ferry to Gulf Shores, that is a massive tourist area. So in some ways, it is the best of both worlds.

[@robertbenthal9396]

Yes

[@lifeuncovered6188]

I’m there rn and it’s so beautiful 🤩

[@carmelitajames8334]

Wow is a good price is better living in Virginia lol 😂 good place to Retire

[@wesm3915]

30 minutes, what's he smoking?

[@livinginmobile]

If there’s no traffic, and you leave from the three Notch area, it can probably be done.

[@RH-qk5lt]

Looking at places to move from FL and I've gotta say, I'm not impressed. Looks like an ugly area waiting to be destroyed by the next storm which is why there's little to no development. I'll have to keep looking. Now I understand why realestate is so inexpensive.

[@livinginmobile]

People come to Dauphin Island for a very different reason, there are many residents who would never live anywhere else in the world and view it as their own little piece of paradise. It’s certainly not for everyone.

[@RH-qk5lt]

@@livinginmobile I suppose one could put those folks who live in the swamps of Louisiana, those who live in the Mojave Desert, those who live in Antarctica and those who live on Dauphin Island all in the same basket. It takes all kinds to make the world go around.

[@futaba951]

​@RH-qk5lt as soon as you cross the DI bridge, you leave Central time zone, and you're on island time. It's a completely different lifestyle and vibe on the island. I'm pleased that you're not interested. You likely couldn't afford the West End houses, anyway.

[@RH-qk5lt]

@@futaba951 I could sell any one of my pieces of realestate and buy any piece of land, building or home on that island. But wealth isn't what's keeping me from doing so. If you enjoy it, God bless ya. It's just not my cup of tea. "Island time" is a state of mind and can be had in many time zones across our planet.

[@clichepepycan7370]

Please fire your cameraman, leaves the scenery once it’s in focus