Hotels in Grand Isle

Escape to this barrier island where the Gulf of Mexico meets Barataria Bay, offering seven miles of beaches perfect for shell-hunting and sunbathing. Anglers flock to Grand Isle State Park's fishing pier or book charters for deep-sea adventures that locals discuss with religious devotion. The Grand Isle Butterfly Dome showcases delicate winged residents, while Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge provides sanctuary for coastal birds and nesting sea turtles. After exploring Rotary Park's trails, watch shrimp boats return with their catch as pelicans dive dramatically offshore. During the annual Tarpon Rodeo, the island's population swells with fishing enthusiasts competing in what locals proudly call 'America's oldest fishing tournament.'