Holidays to Biloxi
Perched along Mississippi’s sandy Gulf Coast, this secret seaside getaway was once dubbed the ‘Seafood Capital of the World’. You’ll still find bucketloads of fresh shrimp, crab and oysters here, but today’s Biloxi holidays fill your plate in more ways than one. Explore everything from historic lighthouses and ocean kayaking to beach boardwalks and a modern art museum designed by Frank Gehry.
Biloxi: Know before you go
Language
English
Currency
United States dollar ($)
Time zone
UTC-6 (CST) and UTC-5 (CDT)
High season
June – August
Low season
January – February
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The best neighbourhoods in Biloxi
Things to do in Biloxi
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Beaches
Biloxi offers some of the finest beaches on the Gulf Coast. Biloxi Beach is renowned for its sugar-soft sands and inviting waters. Holidaying with kids? Nearby Gulfport Beach beckons with its family-friendly atmosphere and scenic vistas. For a more secluded experience, rent a kayak and paddle to Deer Island. Or hop on the ferry to Ship Island and spend the day exploring pristine beaches and historic forts.
Places to eat
Once known as the ‘Seafood Capital of the World’, Biloxi still maintains its reputation for serving some of the freshest crab, oysters and shrimp around. Head to favourites like The Reef, Shaggy’s and the Half Shell Oyster House for the freshest bites in Biloxi. Or join a shrimping tour and watch your dinner get pulled straight from the Gulf of Mexico.
Shopping
For the best vintage shops and boutique stores head to Howard Avenue. Souvenir City on Beach Boulevard is the place to buy beach gear and funky T-shirts. At the Frank Gehry-designed Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art browse the gallery and gift shop. Take home a unique ceramic piece from this museum dedicated to local potter George Ohr.
FAQs about Biloxi holidays
Depending on your budget and taste, you can spend as much or as little as you like on flights and hotels to Biloxi. Splash out on a five-star beach resort, or keep it simple and book a seafront motel to save on costs.
The locals mostly speak in English here. Every city has its own unique lingo, so it's worth picking up some common phrases to use during your city break in Biloxi.
January offers the coolest conditions for a Biloxi holiday. Go during this time and you'll experience lows of 2ºC (36ºF).
If you only have a few days for your Biloxi holiday, you will be able to see the main attractions. However, we recommend a week or two to make the most of the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.
You'll be using the United States dollar (USD) for payments during your trip to Biloxi. Pay with a credit or debit card when it's possible, but have some cash handy for places that don't accept cards.
August is the warmest month in Biloxi, with temperatures peaking at 35ºC (95ºF).
With an average rainfall of 24 cm, August is the wettest month to go on a Biloxi holiday. When the weather turns, venture indoors and enjoy the city's galleries, shops, museums and more.
Parts of Biloxi do have higher than average crime rates, but stick to the well-trodden resorts and beaches of the Gulf Coast and your holiday to Biloxi will be perfectly safe.
If you're after the best value, visit during the shoulder or low seasons. You can expect more affordable Biloxi flights and hotels in addition to a bigger range of choices.
Whether your thing is history, food, or anything else, there are loads of things to do in Biloxi. I-110 and the Boardwalk Loop and First Presbyterian Church are the start of the reasons you'll want to go.
