The only trouble you’ll have on your visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is deciding what you want to do first!
Unforgettable is the only word to describe Mississippi Gulf Coast's picturesque beaches! Twenty-six miles of soft white sand outlines gentle waves that dance on the water's surface offering an exceptional view from U.S. Highway 90. A chain of barrier islands limits the amount of strong waves reaching the beaches, making the resultant calm gentle waters ideal for water-based activities and children.
If surf is your priority, take the Ship Island ferry from the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor to our biggest barrier island, Ship Island. Ship Island Excursions offers daily passenger ferry service to West Ship Island. The island is approximately 10 miles offshore from Gulfport/Biloxi offering visitors beautiful Gulf waters for swimming, sunbathing, shelling finding and more! Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, as the sun can be fierce!
With our sub-tropical climate, outdoor activities are a year-round option for the Gulf Coast vacationers. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find our temperate climate and natural activities second to none. Whether you take an eco-tour to view the wildlife or rent a kayak and paddle on one of our unspoiled rivers and bayous, you are certain to unwind while experiencing nature at its most pristine. Visitors are always excited to get up close and personal views of hundreds of species of birds, animals, and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species that call Mississippi home.
If golf is your game, look no further than the Mississippi Gulf Coast to fulfill all of your golfing dreams. Unlike other parts of the country, golf on the Gulf Coast is a year-round, short-sleeved game thanks to our temperate climate. The Gulf Coast offers you a choice of 20 golf courses, many of them created by the top course designers in the world – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Davis Love III, Mark McCumber, and Tom Fazio. With so many courses to choose from, there is something for every skill and every budget.
“A Place To Let The Good Times Roll!” With 11 casinos to choose from-and more on the way – these pleasure palaces serve up an endless array of fun – whether you are feeling lucky, want to dine in one of the many upscale restaurants, or see Headline entertainment – the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s 24-hour non-stop gaming offers it all!
The Mississippi Gulf Coast also has a rich multicultural heritage. Beginning with the Indians who first called the Mississippi Gulf Coast home, to the French and Spanish settlers, to the Croatian and Vietnamese fishing families and the many men and women stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been influenced by each group. We invite you to enjoy our cultural attractions, restaurants and events.
You’ll certainly find that visiting the Gulf Coast offers you a wide variety of choices and experiences, from the hottest casino action to the natural solitude of our backwoods, and everything you can imagine in between!