Welcome to Biloxi! Try your luck at glittering casino resorts, dig your toes into sugar-white sand, and catch shrimp boats gliding past weather-worn lighthouses at golden hour — Biloxi is where Gulf Coast grit meets Southern sparkle, and visitors come for the unbeatable mix of beaches and casinos.
☑️ Biloxi Checklist
- Book your Flight: Land at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT), just 20 minutes from downtown
- Reserve your Hotel: Stay at a beachfront resort or casino for easy access to the shore and nightlife
- Join your Tour: Book a shrimping cruise or lighthouse climb in advance for the best views and stories
🎰 Day 1: Casino & Coast
- Biloxi Lighthouse: Climb the cast-iron steps of this storm-worn icon for sweeping views of the Gulf and shoreline
- Beach Boardwalk Stroll: Walk the palm-lined path along white sand beaches dotted with seagulls and sunbathers
- Shrimping Trip on the Sailfish: Cruise the Gulf on a working shrimp boat while the captain tosses nets and tells tall tales
- Lunch at the Marina: Watch boats drift in as you dig into fresh fried shrimp, hush puppies, and a glass of sweet tea
- Hard Rock Casino: Test your luck on the slots or blackjack table in a neon-lit playground pulsing with music
- Beau Rivage Resort: Sip cocktails in a chandeliered lobby before catching a big-name show or simply people-watch in style
- Night Walk on the Beach: Kick off your shoes and feel the cool sand as the surf rolls in under the moonlight
🐚 Day 2: Museums & Marinas
- Biloxi Visitors Center: Start your morning with coffee on the porch and pick up some local lore and a free walking map
- Biloxi Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum: Peek into the city’s salty soul with model boats, hurricane history, and stories of shrimping legends
- Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art: Wander futuristic pod-like galleries filled with wildly twisted pottery and Gulf Coast creativity
- Lunch by the Bay: Find a breezy table and dig into a po’ boy piled high with oysters and dripping with remoulade
- Biloxi Small Craft Harbor: Watch shrimp boats and charter yachts bob gently in their slips — it’s peak Gulf Coast charm
- Souvenir Shopping: Pick up a jar of seafood spice rub, a blown-glass lighthouse ornament, or a polished oyster shell necklace
- Sunset at the West Beach Pier: Grab a spot on the railing and watch the sky turn peachy pink as pelicans dive and locals cast fishing lines
🎷 Day 3: Island & Icons
- Ship Island Ferry: Sail across the sparkling Gulf to a barrier island where cannonballs meet beach towels at historic Fort Massachusetts
- Fort Massachusetts Tour: Step inside weathered stone walls and peer through cannons once pointed at pirate ships
- Beach Time on Ship Island: Splash in emerald waters, search for shells, or just nap under your umbrella with the salty breeze in your hair
- Return Cruise Views: On the ferry back, keep an eye out for dolphins leaping in the boat’s wake — they love a sunset cameo
- Biloxi Schooner Ride: Board a double-masted wooden schooner for an old-school sail around the coast with salty air in your face
- Dinner at a Casino Buffet: Hit up a tower of crab legs, gumbo stations, and melt-in-your-mouth bread pudding with bourbon sauce
- Evening Stroll through Downtown: Cap your trip wandering beneath string lights with live blues drifting out from tucked-away bars
📅 Biloxi Calendar
- Mardi Gras Parades (Feb): Beads fly and marching bands strut through downtown in Biloxi’s Gulf Coast-style celebration
- Grind U.S. Pro/Am Skate Contest (March): Watch skaters flip, grind, and fly at the Coast Coliseum’s high-energy showdown
- Biloxi Crawfish Music Festival (April): Eat your weight in crawfish while dancing to Southern rock and zydeco
- Blessing of the Fleet (June): Boats get decked in flowers and streamers before heading into the Gulf with a priest’s blessing
- Scrapin’ the Coast (June): Tricked-out trucks and booming sound systems roll into town for the South’s loudest car show
- Biloxi Seafood Festival (September): Chow down on gumbo, étouffée, and shrimp galore while browsing local art and music
- Cruisin’ the Coast (October): Thousands of classic cars line the highway — from wood-paneled wagons to mint-condition muscle cars
💡 Biloxi Tips
- Expect Humidity: Summer’s steamy — bring breathable clothes and hydrate often
- Free Beach Access: Most beach areas are public, so pack a towel and find your perfect patch of sand
- Sunset is Prime Time: The Gulf puts on a nightly show — grab a camera or just soak it in
- Check Casino Dress Codes: Most are casual, but shows or fine dining spots may require more polish
- Tipping is Expected: Especially on tours and at buffets — a few dollars goes a long way
- Bring Bug Spray: Coastal breezes don’t always keep the mosquitos away
- Early Bird Gets the Cruise: Morning ferry and shrimping tours fill up fast — book ahead and arrive early
🦐 Biloxi Menu
- Royal Red Shrimp: Plump, sweet shrimp caught deep in the Gulf, boiled and served with drawn butter
- Fried Catfish: Crispy cornmeal-coated fillets served hot with tartar sauce and hush puppies
- Oyster Po’ Boy: Piled high on French bread, stuffed with fried oysters, lettuce, tomato, and a creamy kick of remoulade
- Seafood Gumbo: A dark, rich roux loaded with shrimp, crab, and sausage — spicy, soulful, and totally Gulf Coast
- Crab-Stuffed Flounder: Tender white fish baked with savory crabmeat and buttery breadcrumbs
- Beignets with Powdered Sugar: Puffy and golden, served hot with sugar snow and a café au lait on the side
- Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce: Sweet, dense, and soaked in sauce — the South’s coziest dessert after a big seafood feast