Ocean Springs, MS

Travel Guide
Ocean Springs
Watch birds, catch fish, explore regional art and history or simply relax in this Mississippi city a short drive east of Biloxi.

Visit Ocean Springs for extensive opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in a beautiful Gulf Coast setting. Seek out the art, history, dining and shopping elements of this enjoyable location too.

Just east of town, the Gulf Islands National Seashore is part of a 160-mile (260-kilometer) expanse of shoreline stretching to Florida. Bring the family to look for local birds and wildlife in the marshy lands along the Davis Bayou Trail. Rent a beach chair for sunbathing or summer reading on Front Beach. Bikes, kayaks and paddleboards are available for land and water exploration. Charter a fishing excursion and catch your own tuna, mackerel, bonita and other fish in the ocean or inland waterways

In the heart of town, visit the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, filled with acclaimed watercolors, ceramics and other art by Walter and his brothers Peter and James. Before leaving, step inside the adjacent Ocean Springs Community Center to see walls covered in Anderson murals depicting regional plants and animals, coastal astrological seasons and the historic landing of Pierre d’Iberville, who explored Ocean Springs in the 1699. Exquisite pottery is still being made and sold at Shearwater Pottery, which Peter Anderson established in the 1920s.

For historic architecture, stop at the Charnley-Norwood House, an 1890 design by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright just off the shoreline. More of the region’s past is displayed at the Ocean Springs Museum of History. View books, vintage clothing, fine china and Native American tools and art.

Travel by car about 7 minutes east of town to see the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial and another 8 minutes to study more than 16,000 artifacts from military men and women at the GI Museum.

Ocean Springs is known for its Southern cuisine. Try gumbo, fried green tomatoes, beans and rice, po’boys and freshly caught seafood from the Gulf of Mexico in fine-dining restaurants and favorite local diners. Stroll through town to visit one-of-a-kind shops with antiques, art and locally made products.

Super 8 by Wyndham Ocean Springs Biloxi
Super 8 by Wyndham Ocean Springs Biloxi
2 out of 5
13838 Wilfred Seymour Rd, Vancleave, MS, 39565
The price is $67 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$67
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this motel in Vancleave. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was nicer than we thought it would be.The ladies at the front desk was helpful and kind will stay again if we in area again"

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

Super 8 by Wyndham Ocean Springs Biloxi
Studio 6 Ocean Springs, MS
Studio 6 Ocean Springs, MS
2 out of 5
2873 Bienville Blvd Hwy 90, Ocean Springs, MS
The price is $72 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$72
per night
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Stay at this motel in Ocean Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Needs work.
"Decent room for the price. Dirty floor. Toilet seat had paint on it. Bathroom door rubbed the floor so hard you could barely open it. Bathroom sink water sprayed so hard when barely opened it. Water splashing everywhere."

Reviewed on May 23, 2023

Studio 6 Ocean Springs, MS
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Biloxi-Ocean Springs, MS
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Biloxi-Ocean Springs, MS
2.5 out of 5
13900 Wilfred Seymour Rd, Ocean Springs, MS
The price is $85 per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$85
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ocean Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Biloxi-Ocean Springs, MS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beachfront Property in Ocean Springs, Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
Beachfront Property in Ocean Springs, Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
Ocean Springs, MS
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ocean Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Fontainebleau Nature Trail ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Quiet Beach Getaway
"This was a great getaway. It’s a super quiet beach. The house had plenty of room for the extended family. The deck was perfect for hanging out and big enough for corn hole! Grill and kitchen had everything needed for all our meals."

Reviewed on May 28, 2023

Beachfront Property in Ocean Springs, Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
Stylish and Comfortable, renovated cottage close to downtown!
Stylish and Comfortable, renovated cottage close to downtown!
Ocean Springs, MS
Stay at this vacation home in Ocean Springs. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a patio. Popular attractions Hard Rock Casino Biloxi and Beau Rivage Casino are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Beach Gem
"This was a great place for my husband and I to stay for a last minute trip. It was very clean and had nice extra touches. It's a very quite neighborhood and just a short drive to the beach. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Stylish and Comfortable, renovated cottage close to downtown!
Quaint cottage near the heart of Ocean Springs
Quaint cottage near the heart of Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ocean Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hard Rock Casino Biloxi and Beau ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Nice place.
"The property was in a nice area, it was very clean and decorated nicely. The train was a bit annoying and kept waking everyone up. There wasn’t much to do in the area, I think we just showed up too early in the season. It’s a short drive to New Orleans and Fairhope, AL-we loved both!"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023

Quaint cottage near the heart of Ocean Springs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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