Kearsten & Chase
Kearsten & Chase
Things to Do
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is the section of beach that connects Louisiana to Alabama. There are several different towns, and each one has its own unique vibe.
The wedding will be located in Long Beach, MS, but we recommend checking out some other towns while you are here, too! Please connect with Kearsten if any of these areas catch your eye, and you want specific recommendations of things to do or places to go.
March 1 is also the Saturday before Mardi Gras, so there will definitely be Mardi Gras parades and events going on in the area. Here is the current parade schedule- it's still a work in progress: https://retirecoast.com/mardi-gras-celebration-2022-on-the-mississippi-gulf-coast/
Find some crawfish and king cake if nothing else!
Bay St. Louis, MS
Bay St. Louis is located in Hancock County. This area is the home of Brett Favre, and the home of the bride. There are tons of options for yummy food and local shopping. There are also a few bars and casinos. You can spend some time hanging out on the beach or fishing on the pier! In 2022, USA Today ranked Bay St. Louis second in the country for its beauty among small coastal towns.
Pass Christian, MS
Pass Christian is a quiet, small coastal town. It has a few stores to do some local shopping as well as some lovely restaurants. Very low key!
Long Beach, MS
This is the location of the wedding! Long Beach is a quiet area, but has plenty to offer. The downtown area has shopping and restaurants as well as bars.
Gulfport, MS
This city is actually the most populated part of the coast. There is a local downtown area, but there are also more urbanzied parts. There are malls, casinos, spas, breweries, an aquarium, and so much more!
Biloxi, MS
This is definitely the area that most people think of when they think of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. There are sooo many seafood restaurants, casinos, and touristy activities such as mini-golf or shrimping trips.
Ocean Springs
In 2022, Ocean Springs was named by USA Today as the best coastal small town in the country. It has a cottage-like downtown with an overwhelming amount of local restaurants, shops, and bars. SUCH a cute area!