Perfect touristy/beachy restaurant. Every time I go here, I feel like I’m on vacation! It’s also one of my parents' favorites.

The upstairs lounge area of The Rack House is one of my favorite spots to have a cocktail or two. They’ve got great weekly lunch specials and their brunch is also worth trying!

I never come out of this shop without buying something! My friend and fellow fireman spouse, Jackie, is the owner and the absolute sweetest!! She’s got such a great selection of clothing, jewelry and even locally made items!

I haven’t been yet, but it looks nice and I’ve heard good things! Only complaints being that it is a small location. The dolphin show seems to be what everyone loves most.

Pop Brothers is a local staple! They sell homemade popsicles and have so many options to choose from! Definitely check it out, especially if your kiddos are here with you!

Tony’s is a casual dining restaurant. I love their lasagna and pizza Bianca… so good!!

The outlets are an outdoor shopping mall not too far north of Centennial Plaza.

A new restaurant located on the back bay with a pretty view of the water and lots of activities for kids! If you visit Flamingo Landing with kids, I suggest that you request a table downstairs so that your kids can run around and enjoy the games and sandpit. Upstairs is more adult friendly with a large bar and gorgeous view, if you're lucky enough to find a spot by the window! Flamingo Landing also offers a bottomless mimosa brunch on Saturdays and Sundays!

A New Orleans based restaurant with great oysters and a gorgeous view! They offer live music most Friday and Saturday nights.

The spot where Devon proposed to me! It is an italian restaurant owned by one of our friends in Neptune (Devon's Mardi Gras group). It is more of an adults-only restaurant and I suggest sitting at the bar for the best experience. Mangiamo's offers Sunday brunch too!

Awesome spot for craft beers, located right in downtown Gulfport. In addition to their craft beers, Chandeleur has a pretty tasty menu, has a full bar and serves wine by the bottle. Worth checking out!

Obviously, a great spot to take kids, but from what I’ve heard, adults love it too!! I read that it has the largest collection of model railroads in the world!

A Gulfport staple. A little more upscale and not very kid friendly. Cool story behind it’s history and authentic southern/creole dishes.

Delicious BBQ spot downtown along Fishbone Alley. I’ve never had a bad meal here, but expect to smell like BBQ when you leave.