Biloxi Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, hiking, wildlife watching, paddleboarding, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, surf-skiing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, parasailing, and boating. The water near Biloxi Beach is calm and shallow, making it ideal for beginner swimmers, kayakers, canoers, and paddleboarders. However, if you are planning to enter the water near Biloxi Beach, we recommend being careful as the water here is known to have unpredictable rip currents. In addition, the water here is also known to be dirty. If you like birdwatching, you can view many kinds of birds around Biloxi Beach. Depending on the time of the year, you can view sea turtles in the water near Biloxi Beach - sea turtles also use Biloxi Beach as a seasonal nesting spot. If you like fishing, Biloxi Beach has multiple piers which are great fishing spots including the Biloxi Lighthouse Pier (also known as the Biloxi Public Pier) and the Coliseum Pier - you can catch many kinds of fish from these piers including croaker, tarpon, and Spanish Mackerel. In addition, these piers also offer amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Mississippi Sound. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near Biloxi Beach, we recommend following the local fishing regulations.
Many interesting local landmarks are present near Biloxi Beach - the Biloxi Lighthouse is a cast iron lighthouse that was initially built in 1848 - this historic lighthouse is considered to be Biloxi’s most iconic landmarks and is a part of the United States National Register of Historic Places. As an interesting fact, this lighthouse has been managed by female lighthouse keepers for more years than any other lighthouse in the United States. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is a large multi-purpose arena that hosts many thrilling sporting competitions and events. In addition, the arena also hosts many live entertainment performances and fun events including circuses, festivals, theatrical performances, and performances by esteemed artists including Elton John and Cher. If you are interested in Civil War and Reconstruction-era history, you can explore the Beauvoir estate - this 19th-century mansion that served as the home of Confederate leader Jefferson Davis in the Post Civil War era. The estate’s premises also have gardens, memorials, and walking paths, along with a cemetery dedicated to Confederate veterans. This house offers an interesting, yet controversial and somber insight into the history of Biloxi and the Southern United States.