Things To Do in Biloxi

Biloxi pairs small-town Southern hospitality with the glitz of its casinos and the rich history behind its attractions — and with sunshine most of the year, there's plenty to do outdoors too.

Fishing

The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers some of the best sport fishing around. The coast's barrier islands — Ship, Cat, Deer, Horn, and Chandeleur — yield Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and Amber Jack. Each summer, Biloxi hosts the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, an all-ages fresh- and saltwater competition that draws more than 3,000 entries. Charter boat companies based out of Point Cadet Marina can get you started.

Boating

If fishing isn't your thing, a leisure cruise still gets you out on the water for the scenery — many charters offer full-day trips or sunset and moonlight cruises, and keep an eye out for dolphins along the way. For something more hands-on, sailing lessons are available locally, from one-day introductory courses to ASA-certified instruction.

Golf

Biloxi and the surrounding coast offer more than 20 golf courses for all skill levels, from the Jack Nicklaus-designed Grand Bear north of the coast in Saucier to the budget-friendly Sunkist Country Club, a local favorite.

Landmarks

The Biloxi Lighthouse is a favorite photo stop, alongside historic Beauvoir, the home of Jefferson Davis. East of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Highway 90, the Hurricane Camille Memorial — a mosaic on the grounds of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer — is a quiet tribute to the storm's victims. After Hurricane Katrina, artists carved the remaining oak trees along Highway 90 into marine-themed sculptures, now a favorite sight along the beach drive, and the Hurricane Katrina Memorial stands on Biloxi's Town Green. The Biloxi-Ocean Springs bridge, rebuilt after the storm, carries a pedestrian walkway with views of the barrier islands that's popular with walkers and cyclists.

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