• January 12, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Gulfport Beach, Mississippi

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Ship Island

Romantic Islands
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3. East Beach, Mississippi

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Biloxi Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. Bay St. Louis Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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6. Horn Island

Romantic Islands
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7. Old Bridge Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Sardis Lake

Category: Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • When compared to nearby Gulf Coast states like Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, Mississippi has a relatively small stretch of coastline, but that's still more than enough to give the Magnolia State some of the best beaches in the area.
  • When the sun starts to shine and the air gets warmer, there's no better way to have some fun in Mississippi than by heading down to one of the state's Gulf Coast beaches.
  • Whether you're looking to swim, sunbathe, surf, fish, or do some wildlife watching, you'll find a lot of options all around Mississippi.

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