Fairhope Docks Marina Kayak Launch (Fly Creek Marina)

Did you know that the City of Fairhope has a municipal marina? I didn't! I always thought that the marina across from the Yacht Club was just Fly Creek Marina, but it is not. Sea Cliff Drive off of Scenic 98 will take you to Fairhope Docks Marina.

If you're a kayaker, you need to know about this place because they have a fantastic kayak launch onto Fly Creek.

You can temporarily park your vehicle at the launch site, which is located at the small building on the water that directly faces the Fly Creek Marina facilities. After unloading your kayaks, you'll need to park your vehicle along the fence, which is preferable anyway because it's shaded.

Here's a YouTube video I made that shows us using the launch:

Fly Creek is a short paddle on cool water, under a canopy of greenery. Depending on the tide and rainfall, the furthest you may be able to paddle is to the bridge which crosses over scenic 98. If the water levels are high enough and you do make it past the bridge, the creek narrows, creek side homes dwindle and the foliage becomes more dense. The cool, refreshing water flowing over a white sandy bed becomes clear and inviting.

My husband and I love Fly Creek. It's a short drive from our house, and in less than thirty minutes, we can have our kayaks loaded, unload, and launched. We like to take our dog Ellie, too. We often see people on Fly Creek with their dogs on paddle boards, in their canoes, kayaks, and fishing boats. But sometimes it's a solitary paddle without another person in sight.

A little strange, but I can't find an official address for Fairhope Docks Marina, but if you type Fairhope Docks Marina into Google Maps, it will lead you there with no problems. It's simple though, just drive to the end of Sea Cliff Drive. Easy peasy!

Here's a bonus video of us getting caught in a rain band while out on Fly Creek:

Until next time.
Carpe diem, my friends!