Those near the coast in Mississippi don't have to fly all the way to Las Vegas to enjoy the glitz and glamour of a casino. Although there are no casinos directly in the city of Long Beach, Mississippi, there are several casinos in Biloxi, Bay St. Louis and Gulfport, which are all less than 20 minutes away. Whether you are seeking live entertainment, fine dining, golf packages, gaming or just a nice place to spend the night, there are plenty of options for you.
Each of Island View Casino's 560 luxurious rooms include a pillow-top mattress and a flatscreen LCD TV. Overnight guests never pay a resort fee and receive free Wi-Fi and a daily complimentary newspaper. The casino floor has 83,000 square feet of gaming choices, including 2,000 slot machines. There are four restaurants, including the Island View Buffet and the elegant Carter Green Steakhouse. Those looking to hit the links can try their skill at the adjacent Windance Country Club, which was rated one of America's best golf courses by "Golf Week" magazine in March 2010.
Sitting on 600 waterfront acres on the Gulf Coast lies the Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis -- about a 10 minute drive west from Long Beach. Aside from the usual gaming options, guests can relax with a round of golf at The Bridges Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer. Hollywood Casino has four restaurants and live entertainment, which often includes touring bands and boxing events. Guest rooms feature cable TV with premium movie channels, free Wi-Fi and views overlooking the marina, Jourdan River, Bridges Golf Club and Bay of St. Louis.
Located about 10 miles east in Biloxi, the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino has a spa, salon, golf course, shopping area, large pool and an arcade. The casino has multiple dining establishments, ranging from fine dining to quick bites and bar food. Beau Rivage also features headline entertainers and a nightclub. Rooms are 400 square feet and have a 32-inch flatscreen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows and high-speed Internet access.
Located in Biloxi, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is another venture sprung from the famed Hard Rock franchise. Rooms, or "crash pads" as they are known, are decorated with hip, brightly colored furnishings, which include 42-inch plasma TVs, Rock Spa products, a party bar, three-headed showers, plush bath robes, cordless phones, complimentary Wi-Fi, irons and ironing boards and a safe to store your casino winnings. Besides gaming, the casino brings in the biggest talent to perform and offers multiple bars, lounges and nightclubs.
