Seafari

04/04/2026

A fun thing for island visitors to do!

Alabama House Bill 277 has passed, allowing licensed oyster farmers to harvest, shuck, and serve their own oysters on-site for free product tastings.

The bill, introduced by Representative Margie Wilcox (District 104), takes effect in October 2026 and opens the door for visitors to step onto a working farm and experience oysters exactly where they’re grown. For farmers, that experience creates new opportunities. Direct engagement builds brand loyalty, supports small businesses, and keeps more economic value on the coast.

Representative Wilcox expressed that oyster farm ecotourism will boost tourism along the Gulf Coast, provide an additional source of income for local farmers, and allow visitors to taste fresh Alabama oysters directly from the source.

Thank you, Representative Wilcox, for your effort in championing this bill, and we look forward to the upcoming opportunities for oyster tasting on our coast! ❤️🦪

12/31/2025

Thanks to all of our guests this year for choosing Seafari for your special moments. We look forward to your return in the New Year! We have new things to enjoy, like our expanded lower deck. May everyone have a prosperous 2026!

12/10/2025

Dauphin Island drone views - beautiful!
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12/04/2025

Happy Holidays, no matter what you celebrate! Thank you to all who have stayed at Seafari!

10/29/2025

Nice article. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FHnKo4p55/

Dauphin Island is a relaxed barrier-island town off the coast of Alabama (in Mobile Bay / the Gulf of Mexico region). 

Location & geography:
• The island lies roughly at the mouth of Mobile Bay and separates the Gulf of Mexico to the south from Mississippi Sound and the bay to the north. 
• It is long and narrow: about 15 miles from east to west, and in many sections less than a quarter-mile wide. 
• It’s connected to the mainland by a bridge (the Gordon Persons Bridge, carrying Alabama State Route 193). 

Community & vibe:
• The permanent resident population is small (around a thousand or two), giving the island a quiet, low-key feel. 
• Locally it’s described as “quaint, small southern town with marine culture … laid-back restaurants … uncrowded beaches.” 
• One visitor comment:
“Dauphin has very few, if any options at all for a night out … The island is more centralized around nature and relaxation.” 

Nature & attractions:
• The island is designated as an important bird-migration stop. The Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island covers about 164 acres and is part of that ecological role. 
• There are beaches (sometimes less crowded than other popular Gulf Coast spots). 
• Attraction highlights include the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (marine education & research centre with a public aquarium) and the historic Fort Gaines (19th-century fortification) for those interested in nature + history. 

When to visit / what to expect:
• If you’re seeking an active resort scene with lots of nightlife / big crowds this might not be the best fit — it’s better for nature, calm beaches, birdwatching, slower pace. (As the Reddit user quoted above noted.)
• Because of its edges (beach + natural habitat) it’s good to bring sun/sea gear, and be prepared for simpler infrastructure compared to big tourist hubs.
• For families, beach days and nature walks are a strong fit; for younger people looking for heavy nightlife, there may be fewer options.
• Also note: Being a barrier island, weather (storms/hurricanes) and coastal conditions matter.

05/28/2025

Video taken in Florida, but we see this same beauty around Dauphin Island as well!

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04/21/2025

04/15/2025

Our Pelican Neighbors!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12GUvPy1tmG/

All of our rowdy friends are back in town.

02/11/2025

01/22/2025

While this appears to be the sugar white sands of Dauphin Island, it is actually approximately 7 inches of snow in the historic blizzard of 2025 that brought record breaking snowfall yesterday to the Gulf Coast - the most since 1881. Thank you, Dauphin Island resident, Chris Hanley, who captured these shots of Seafari this morning. Winter Wonderlands CAN happen in the Deep South, just not that often.