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Public beach (Dauphin Island)
4.9★ · 32 Google ratings · Dauphin Island, Alabama
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
70 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Public beach (Dauphin Island)
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1Parking60 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring kids for shallow water
The water is notably shallow, making it suitable for children and those who prefer calmer conditions.
Go for a quiet, uncrowded visit
Reviewers consistently report the beach is not crowded and offers plenty of space and quiet.
Visit for sunset photography
Multiple visitors specifically praised the western end for beautiful sunset views and photo opportunities.
Expect to pay for parking
Parking costs ten dollars for all-day access, and attendants verify vehicle registration.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · clear
Water
86°F
Waves
0.6 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 09:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:44 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:31 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Dauphin Island, AL 36528
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing, West End Beach Public Parking
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Public beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Public beach?
100 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Public beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Public beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
