Lighthouse in Pascagoula Mississippi Postcard

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a 60-mile stretch of shoreline along the northern edge of the Gulf of Mexico, featuring white sandy beaches, calm coastal waters, and barrier islands. The region includes cities like Biloxi, Gulfport, Bay St. Louis, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula. It combines natural scenery—with estuaries, marshes, and barrier beaches—with a warm subtropical climate. Culturally, the Coast is rich in history, seafood traditions, and resilience. It has grown as a tourist destination with casinos, historic districts, museums, and outdoor recreation like fishing, boating, and beachgoing. It’s also a designated National Heritage Area aimed at preserving its architecture, stories, ecosystems, and coastal way of life