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| 1. Coliseum |
| What are the telephone number & location of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum? |
The telephone number for the Mississippi Coast Coliseum is (228) 594-3700. The address is 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531. The website is www.mscoastcoliseum.com
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| 2. Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Where is the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau located? |
Our office is located just off Interstate 10 (Exit 38) - 11975-G Seaway Road - Gulfport. Our offices are located on the 2nd Floor. Directions from Interstate 10 - Go South on Cowan-Lorraine Road - 2nd Red Light -Turn Right - Approximately 1 Block - Our building will be on the left.
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| 3. Lodging |
| How any Motel/Hotels are located on the Beach? |
Currently the only property located ON the beach is the SEA BREEZE CONDOMINIUMS RESORT (A Condo-tel)! The property is located at 1899 Beach Blvd, Biloxi – (866) 573-7678 – www sterlingresorts.com. Another resort South Beach Resort is currently being built also on the BEACH SIDE - opening date TBD.
On the North side of Highway 90 – there are 12 hotels/motels that are considered BEACH FRONT – as they have the view of the beach & water but are not ON the beach!
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| 4. Casinos |
| Are there any 24 Hour Gaming Casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast? |
Presently the Mississippi Gulf Coast has 11 casinos!
Harrison County: Beau Rivage Casino Resort, Boomtown Casino, Harrah’s Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel & Spa, IP Casino Resort Spa, Island View Casino Resort, Isle Casino Hotel, Palace Casino Resort, Treasure Bay Casino Resort and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Hancock County: Hollywood Casino (Previously – Casino Magic) and Silver Slipper Casino
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| 5. Golf Courses |
| How many golf courses are on the Mississippi Gulf Coast? |
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has 20 Golf Courses open & ready for play!
Harrison County: Bayou Vista, Dogwood Hills, Fallen Oak, Grand Bear, Great Southern, Pine Bayou, The Oaks, Pass Christian Isles, Sunkist, Bay Breeze (Keesler),
Hancock County: Diamondhead – Cardinal & Pine & The Bridges (Hollywood Casino)!
Jackson County: Gulf Hills, Mississippi National, Pascagoula, The Preserve, Shell Landing, St. Andrews and Whispering Pines!
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| 6. Roads |
| Can I drive on Beach Blvd/Highway 90? (“Is Beach Blvd/Highway 90 completely repaired yet?”) |
In order to improve the flow of traffic along Beach Blvd, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is currently repaving Highway 90/Beach Blvd from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi. The $90 million reconstruction project is scheduled for completion in December 2008! Until then, please exercise caution when driving along Highway 90. Slow down, relax, and enjoy the most scenic drive the Mississippi Coast has to offer!
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| 7. Attractions/Activities |
| What is there to do along the Mississippi Gulf Coast? |
There is plenty to see & do here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Most of our attractions are seasonal, but we offer other attractions as well. Please refer to the home page of our website – click on Attractions tab at the top – you will find MANY things to see & do! ENJOY!
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| Is the beach open and can we swim in the water? |
For detail information contact the Harrison County Sand Beach Department at (228) 896-0055 or visit their website http://co.harrison.ms.us/departments/sandbeach/index.asp
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| Are dogs allowed on the beach? |
Regulations concerning allowing dogs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches are different for the three counties: Harrison, Hancock and Jackson County.
Harrison County does not allow dogs on the beach.
Hancock and Jackson Counties allow dogs on the beach with a leash.
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| When does Shrimping Season begin? Where can you purchase fresh shrimp? |
Shrimping season typically runs from June to December. For more information, please contact the Department of Marine Resources @ (228) 374-5000 or (800) 374-3449. Their website is http://www.dmr.state.ms.us/Regulations/seasons.htm.
For visitors wanting to purchase fresh shrimp - commercial fish companies will sell & package fresh seafood for travel or you may buy directly off the boats! The Biloxi small craft harbor and the Pass Christian Harbor are two locations where you can buy directly from local anglers! Remember to bring an ice chest if buying from the boats!
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| Is fishing allowed off the piers or the beach? |
Many of the public piers are open for fishing! A valid fishing license is required for fishing. For a list of piers in the City of Biloxi open for fishing, please refer to their website: http://www.biloxi.ms.us/pr/Ports/Index.asp
Fishing licenses are available at many locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on permits for fishing, and other water type recreational activities, please contact the Department of Marine Resources @ (228) 374-5000 or (800) 374-3449. Their website is http://www.dmr.state.ms.us/licensing
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Charter Fishing Fleet is ready for your business! For a full list of water activities, please check the ATTRACTIONS section of this website!
Following is a list of the piers in Gulfport that are open for fishing and recreation:
Gulfport Boat Launches:
• Gulfport Lake Boat Launch - Located behind Bayou Vista Golf Course on Washington Avenue
• Kremer Landing – Located next to Cowan-Lorraine Bridge
Fishing Piers:
• Ken Combs Pier - Located at the foot of Courthouse Road & Highway 90
• Moses Pier - Located adjacent to Gulfport Small Craft Harbor – Intersection Highway 90 & Highway 49
• Urie Pier - Located adjacent to Gulfport Small Craft Harbor – Intersection Highway 90 & Highway 49
• Westside Pier - Located on Highway 90 West of Island View Casino Resort - Gulfport
• James Hill Park & Piers - Located near Handsboro Center on Switzer Road - Pavilion, Ball Field, Tennis Courts (2), Playground Module, Boardwalk Trails, Fishing Piers
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