Biloxi East Beach(Biloxi beach)

Located along the Gulf Coast shoreline in the city of Biloxi, Biloxi Beach is a long and popular white-sand beach that has a few patches of coastal flora and multiple breakwaters. The beach was extensively damaged during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and has been reconstructed over successive years. Many major landmarks are present near this beach including an arena named the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, the Biloxi Lighthouse, and the Beauvoir estate (which was the post-Civil War-era home of the Confederate leader Jefferson Davis). Biloxi Beach was named the 45th Best Beach in the Top 50 Beaches in the United States list in 2022 by Randall Kaplan, the world's foremost beach expert who is known as "Mr. Beach.”

Although Biloxi Beach has lifeguards, it is important to note that lifeguard deployment here can be irregular and that lifeguards may be stationed in only certain parts of this long beach. Biloxi Beach also has many other amenities including restrooms, showers, vending machines, multiple piers, water sporting equipment, beach chair and umbrella rentals - it is important to note that a majority of Biloxi Beach’s amenities are available within a few select parts of the beach - these portions of the beach are present near Beach Boulevard’s intersection with Rodenberg Avenue and near the Mississippi Coast Coliseum (which is located near 2350 Beach Boulevard). Pets are not allowed on Biloxi Beach.

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.

Getting to Biloxi Beach is easy - the beach is present along Beach Boulevard (which is a part of United States Highway 30). Multiple free and paid parking lots are also present near the beach. We recommend visiting the beach early during the summer as it is known to get crowded during this time.

There are many attractions near Biloxi Beach. Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum offers a unique night into the centuries old popular festival of Mardi Gras. This museum exhibits many kinds of memorabilia, costumes, and photographs associated with this exciting festival. The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum offers a unique insight into the maritime history of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast region - the museum also focuses on the evolution of the local shrimping and fishing industry. In addition, the museum also has a theater, an art gallery, and research library. If you are looking for another attraction near Biloxi Beach, Escape This offers thrilling and challenging escape room puzzles.

If you are looking for a restaurant near Biloxi Beach, there are many great nearby options. Mary Mahoney’s is an upscale restaurant that has an exquisite outdoor dining area - the restaurant also serves delicious gourmet dishes for lunch and dinner including soups, seafood, steaks, poultry dishes, pork chops, lamb chops, veal, and Southern United States-style dishes. This restaurant has also been praised by Forbes magazine. Fat Bottom BBQ is famous for its amazing barbecued dishes. In addition, the restaurant also serves amazing sandwiches, fries, chicken wings, and pizzas. Shaggy’s Biloxi Beach is a waterfront restaurant that has a fun ambiance. The restaurant serves amazing seafood, Southern United States cuisine, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, flatbreads, and salads. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Biloxi Beach, The Project Lounge serves amazing sandwiches, salads, burgers, and hot dogs.

If you are looking for a hotel near Biloxi Beach, there are many great nearby options. The4-Star Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi offers many amenities including multiple restaurants, multiple bars with restaurants and live music, a spa, a 24/7 gym, a pool (with a seasonal swim-up bar), and a casino with 50 table games and 1300 slot machines. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hyatt Place Biloxi which offers many amenities including a 24/7 cafe, a 24/7 fitness room, a pool, and a sundeck. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Biloxi Beach, the 2.5-Star Quality Inn Biloxi Beach offers many amenities including a pool, guest laundry facilities, and complimentary breakfast.