Coastal Mississippi
Find Endless Choices in Coastal Mississippi
Searching for a destination full of authentic experiences and adventures? Life flows a little differently in Coastal Mississippi, and we think you’re overdue for some memorable and good, old-fashioned fun. Relax in the sun along 62 miles of coastline or practice your swing on one of our championship golf courses. Explore the Gulf of Mexico on a charter fishing boat then dig into distinct flavors after your freshly-caught meal is prepared. Board the ferry out to Ship Island to enjoy this beautiful barrier island or take a trip out on a working shrimp boat. Kayak our abundant blueways and add birdwatching to your itinerary. Stroll, shop and enjoy our quaint old towns and charming coastal communities. Marvel at our renowned museums located throughout the area and explore historic sites. If you’re in search of music, stop by 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis, located on the Mississippi Blues Trail. From outlet malls to specialty boutiques, treasures abound when you play dress-up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Check out the works of local artisans or find the missing piece to your collection while antiquing. Coastal Mississippi has meeting venues to suit any event and nearly 16,000 hotel rooms to meet your accommodation needs. For instance, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center offers more than 400,000 state-of-the-art square feet of meeting space and can comfortably house groups of up to 6,000 people. A majority of the resorts located throughout our coastal communities offer meetings and event space for a variety of groups. Area hotels also provide from 1,000 to 6,400 square feet to house smaller groups. You’ll find that southern hospitality isn’t just a stereotype, it’s a way of life. For years, meeting planners have taken advantage of all that we offer to assist with planning, promoting, and managing of meetings. Our staff is known for providing outstanding service and we are eager to assist with site and accommodation selection, event promotion and on-site registration services.
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The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is served by four major airlines. With direct flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Orlando and connections to hundreds of locations in the US and Worldwide, flying to and from Coastal Mississippi has never been easier!
Distance from airport
- Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
12 mi. from city center
- New Orleans International Airport
75 mi. from city center
- Mobile Regional Airport
75 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Convention Centers
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, located in the center of the MS Gulf Coast & directly across from the beach in Biloxi, offers 400,000 square feet of newly expanded & decorated meeting and pre-function space with all the amenities.
- Exhibit Space110,000 sq. ft.