GetAway & Play-Dauphin Island

09/18/2026

This view never gets old!

09/15/2026

Sunset never disappoints on DI

06/12/2026

Shrimp boat in the Gulf

06/08/2026

Great day to play with the seagulls!

06/02/2026

Does this sight look familiar? If you’ve visited our beaches over the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed sargassum washing ashore, so we thought we’d share a few interesting facts about it!

Most of the sargassum that washes up on our beaches is a free-floating seaweed that forms large mats out in the Gulf. Believe it or not, it is actually a type of brown macroalgae.

While it may not seem ideal when you’re hoping for a picture-perfect beach photo, sargassum plays an important role in our coastal ecosystem. Out in the Gulf, these floating mats provide shelter and protection for juvenile marine life, including sea turtles, crabs, seahorses, and fish. Once it washes ashore, it helps return nutrients to the beach and supports the health of our shoreline ecosystem.

So the next time you spot sargassum along the beach, remember, it’s more than just seaweed. It’s an important part of a healthy and thriving coast!

Photo: Hannah Russell, Alabama State Parks

05/26/2026

Very sad that these kids would even try. Glad they did not succeed!

05/08/2026

Time to book your vacation!

We have a few openings left for the summer season! Grab your week before they are gone!!

Book directly with Boardwalk Realty

https://www.boardwalk-realty.com/vrp/unit/Getaway_Play-44-15/

Or book on VRBO

https://www.vrbo.com/2501338?noDates=true&unitId=3071122

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Dauphin Island Public Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Gaines and Mobile Bay. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Morgan are also within 9 mi (15 km).

04/19/2026

Beautiful day on the beach. The annual sargassum seaweed is starting to roll in but has not stopped folks from enjoying the water!

04/07/2026

On Saturday, a golf cart was rear ended by a truck on the island. Danyel is a local and such a sweet girl. Anything will help!

We are asking for support to help an incredibly strong woman Danyel Swims and her f… Nicole Capps needs your support for Danyel’s and her family’s recovery

04/04/2026

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