Dauphin Island Public Beach is on the Gulf Coast barrier island of the same name, and is known for stretches of white sand. It offers the only pet friendly beach in the region. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach, except for the West End Beach where pets are prohibited due to the presence of critical bird nesting habitats. The dog friendly beach is located next to Dauphin Island Elementary School and is the largest area on the island set aside for dogs and their owners. There are at least a couple of miles of beach there, and with Sand Island now connected to Dauphin Island, there is more area of undeveloped beach jutting out into the Gulf on that barrier island. Though dogs are allowed at the island’s primary public beach and at the Dauphin Island Campground, dogs are not allowed at the West End Beach Park on the Island’s extreme west end.
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