Biloxi Beach, Mississippi: Gulf Coast Destination Guide

Biloxi Beach is located in Biloxi, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Harrison County. It's a central feature of the Mississippi Gulf Coast (also called the "Secret Coast").

Location & Access

• Coordinates: 30.3960° N, 88.8853° W
• Highway: US-90 (Beach Boulevard) runs parallel to entire 26-mile beachfront
• Interstate: I-10 (2 mi north); I-110 connects to US-90
• Airport: Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) — 10 min
• Neighbors: Gulfport (west), Ocean Springs (east), D'Iberville (north)

Beach Characteristics

• Length: ~26 miles (man-maintained; world's longest man-made beach)
• Sand: White quartz — imported & maintained (dredged from offshore)
• Water: Warm, shallow gradient; salinity ~25-30 ppt
• Seawall: Concrete stepped seawall (26 mi) — storm protection + promenade
• Facilities: Restrooms, showers, picnic pavilions, fishing piers, boat launches

Attractions & Activities

Post-Katrina Recovery

• Hurricane Katrina (2005) devastated Biloxi — 30+ ft surge
• Beach & seawall rebuilt ($400M+ FEMA); casinos rebuilt on land (no longer barges)
• Current beach is wider, higher, better engineered than pre-Katrina

Practical Info

• Parking: Free public lots along US-90; hotel valet
• Dogs: Leashed, Oct-Apr only (May-Sep prohibited)
• Alcohol: Permitted on beach (plastic only); casino drinks can't leave property
• Lifeguards: Seasonal (summer weekends at designated areas)