January 20, 2008
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is proud of the progress that has been made by our tourism product since Hurricane Katrina. The following is a list openings and re-openings during the past six months. A complete list with descriptions of casinos, golf courses, charter fishing, attractions, transportation companies and lodging properties that are open can be found by clicking the appropriate link at the top of our home page, www.gulfcoast.org.
TRANSPORTATION
Allegiant Air, Daily service from Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to Orlando/Sanford, FL.
American Eagle, Daily service from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to Chicago, IL.
SkyBus, Daily service from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to Columbus, OH.
Myrtle Beach Direct Air, Non-stop jet service between St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport every Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday.
SkyBus, Direct service from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point area of North Carolina beginning January 17, 2008.
Bay St Louis/Pass Christian Bridge reopened one lane for two way traffic May 17, 2007 and all lanes opened Friday, January 4, 2008.
The Biloxi/Ocean Springs Bridge is opened one lane for two way traffic November 1, 2007. The completion date for the project is April 2008.
For a complete list of transportation options on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, click here.
BEACHES
Are open where parking is available. Portable toilets are on the beach for the convenience of visitors. Comfort stations are scheduled to be rebuilt by summer 2008.
PIERS
The pier in Biloxi at the lighthouse and in front of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center will be rebuilt with concrete. Approximate completion summer/fall 2008
The old Biloxi Bay Bridge by the IP that is used for fishing will be rebuilt along with the fishing pier next to the Palace Casino.
The concrete from the old bridges will be used for jetties when they redo the Kuhn Street boat ramp (between the old Grand casino and the old Lady Luck).
HARBORS/MARINAS
September 17, 2007 the City of Biloxi began a 180-day, $6.5 million dredging and re-construction of the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor boat slips. The depth of the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor will be 11 feet and the two main east-west piers will have concrete-encased utility lines and topped with wooden decking.
RESTAURANTS
- Buttercup on Second St, 112 North Second St, Bay St Louis, 228-466-4930
- CQ’s Fine Dining, Treasure Bay, 1980 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, 800-747-2839/228-385-6000
- Crave, 1635 Pass Road, Biloxi, 228-374-3230
- Cool Beans Café, 304 B, Hwy 90 Waveland, 228-216-4537
- Cuu Long Souper Pho, Grand Biloxi Casino Resort & Spa, 280 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, 800-946-2946/228-436-2946
- The Friendship Oak Coffees & Cream, 4405 East Aloha Drive, Diamondhead, 228-255-5505
- Harbor Landing Marina & Deli, 1709 Harbor Rd, Ocean Springs, 228-875-0482
- I-HOP, 2680 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, 228-594-2211
- Jacques Pierre, 23104 Saucier Lizana Rd, Saucier, 228-831-1513
- Jaden’s Steak & Seafood, 103 A Live Oak, Diamondhead, 228-255-9075
- Kokopelli’s Rockin Tamales, 1711 Pass Rd, Biloxi, 228-374-0804
- Lil Coffee Stop, 722 Highway 90, Waveland, 228-671-9092
- Lily of the Valley Restaurant, 5130 Beatline Rd, Long Beach, 228-865-0071
- Marcel’s Music Café & Bar, 1108 B Highway 90, Bay St Louis, 228-467-5980
- Nella’s Donuts & More, 828 Highway 90, Bay St Louis, 228-466-5037
- P J’s Coffe, 2501 14th St, Gulfport, 228-865-1425
- Paradise Point, 3516 Sangani Blvd, Ste C, D’Iberville, 228-396-2221
- PHO Lucky House Chinese & Kin Long Vietnamese Restaurant, 832 Division St, Biloxi, 228-435-338
- Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 11516 Lamey Bridge Rd, Suite M, D’Iberville, 228-396-1188
- ShipCity Grill, 2703 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, 228-762-7111
- Stonewall’s BBQ, 1113 Hwy 90, Bay St Louis, 228-467-5769
- Sweet Thangs, 124 Blaize Avenue, Bay St Louis, 228-671-9059
- Toro Sushi Bar, 3516 Sangani Blvd, Ste J, D’Iberville, 228-392-6886
- Triple Nickle Diner, 13031 Hwy 603, Bay St Louis, 228-466-5755
- Tug’s Wharf, 1458 Magnolia St, Gulfport, 228-604-2233
- Yun Long Buffet, 334 Hwy 90, Waveland, 228-467-5698
For a complete list of restaurants on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, click here.
LODGING
- Chateau Le Grand Condominiums, 1130 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, 228-435-8813
- Knights Inn, 1003 Hwy 90, Bay St Louis, 228-467-2511
- Lone Oak Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 4200 Post Office Street, Moss Point, 228-424-4887
- Silver Slipper RV Park, 5000 South Beach Blvd, Lakeshore, 866-775-4773/228-469-2777
- Southern Oaks Mobile Home & RV Park, 10530 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, 228-832-5528
- Trust Bed & Breakfast, 204 Bookter St, Bay St Louis, 228-467-5715
- Treasure Bay Casino Resort, 1980 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, 228-385-6000
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel (135 rooms) and Residence Inn by Marriott (108 rooms) has broken ground on Airport Road near the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport. The projects represent a $40 million investment. These properties are expected to open mid-2008.
Gulfport Beachfront Hotel is undergoing a $9.6 million conversion into a Courtyard by Marriott. When building is completed the property will have 148 rooms, 6 suites and 6,000 square feet of meeting space.
For a complete list of lodging on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, click here.
ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS
- Cool Breeze Aviation, LLC, Stennis International Airport Terminal Building off I-10 and Hwy 603, Bay St Louis, 228-343-6936
- Eco-Tours of South Mississippi, 7011 Frank Griffin Rd, Moss Point, 228-297-8687
- Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art, 2200 25th Ave, Gulfport 228-868-0705
- Pascagoula River Audubon Center, 7011 Frank Griffin Road; Moss Point, 228-475-0825
Golf Courses
KAFB Bay Breeze Golf Course is open for play ONLY to retired or active duty military.
For a complete list of attractions on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, click here.
For a complete list of activities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, click here.
