People visit the beaches in Mississippi all year round but most people visit during spring and the summertime for spring break, romantic weekend getaways, holidays, family vacations, business, extended stays, short breaks from work and more. Many people choose a beach in Mississippi for the perfect wedding or honeymoon destination.
Mississippi Gulf beaches are located in the South and Southeast part of the state. You can find shoreline rentals, cottages for rent, beach vacation rentals, resorts, villas, inns, suites, apartments, vacation studios and more accommodations.
The coastal region features many public hunting and fishing lands. There are 8 Wildlife Management areas. The DeSoto National Forest and a National Wildlife Refuge is located here.
Build a sand castle. Look for sea shells. Play in the waves. Relax in the Sun. Enjoy a day at the beach.
People bike, hike and ride horseback on The Longleaf Trace located in the region.
There are over 39 golf courses in the region.
Canoe and Kayak along the Pascagoula river. Charter a boat on the Gulf. Fish the estuaries, marches, barrier islands and more areas along the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy outdoor adventures.
Go fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, horseback riding, birding, canoeing, kayaking, golfing and more.
The region was hit hard by Katrina in 2005 and many areas are still suffering the effects of the Hurricane.
The Keesler AFB is located here too.
Related websites:
the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau at www.mswestcoast.org.
the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at and the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce at www.oceanspringschamber.com.
Alabama Gulf Coast - cities, towns and attractions on the Gulf coast of Alabama.
Carolina Beaches getaways - Read information on the North and South Carolina beach resorts, oceanfront hotels and other tourist attractions.
Indiana Beaches - read about beaches on Lake Michigan and other Indiana lakes.
North Carolina Outer Banks - Learn about the NC Outer banks beaches, oceanfront hotels and resorts.
Louisiana Gulf Coast beach vacations - Read about Louisiana beaches and Cajun country.
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