Gulf Coast Jiu Jitsu

(4 reviews)

2.4 mi

Jay is a very nice owner. Lots of good kids were enrolled. Good experience for my grandson.read more

Very impressed with Professor Jay and his academy's culture, definitely check them out if you're in…read moreBiloxi!!!

Athletic and Aesthetic Experience

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700 square feet of floating mat space

Steel Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

(3 reviews)

6.0 mi

I would highly recommend Steel Coast. My son has been there for about 6 months. He absolutely loves…read moreit and he's learning a lot. The coaches are relatable, informative, and able to discern what each kid needs at the time they need it. Awesome opportunity for your kid or yourself to learn a skill, discipline, unity, good sportsmanship and how to develop the champion in side! Give it a try.... it won't disappoint! PS: No, I wasn't asked to do this lol

So you missed out on getting superpowers during the last eclipse. Or maybe you're trying to prep…read morefor a potential alien invasion. Perhaps you're tired of Edna taking your lunch money every day. Look no further than Steel Coast BJJ, here you'll learn some slick moves for self defense, sport, or just for fun that will have your friends screaming "You're a wizard Harry!!!".

About to give Dustin his black belt! yeah yeah!

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Leonardo Delgado Jiu-Jitsu Academy

(4 reviews)

8.0 mi

My son is active here and he loves it. His instructors are top notch and really care about the kids…read moreand their growth in discipline. Highly recommend.

Best school for Jiu Jitsu in South Mississippi! Really great instruction and really nice people!read more

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Alan Belcher MMA Club

4.1

(10 reviews)

6.5 mi

My two teenage boys just started doing kickboxing at Alan Belcher MMA club a month ago. Maria and…read moreTyler are 2 kickboxing instructors that my sons have taking classes with so far. They are both super patient with my boys and awesome teachers. Patricia works the front desk most days and is super welcoming. Allen is the owner and there most days. He is such a nice guy. I can see that he really cares about building his programs and his students. There are adults as well as teens that take the kickboxing class. Additionally, there are jujitsu classes, ranging from toddlers to adults. And it looks like they just started teaching a HIIT class as well. It's such a wonderful community of people. I'm so happy I found this place.

My girls (13 and 11) started in the Jr BJJ class recently. Alex is an amazing instructor who…read morerelates well to the kids and teaches the techniques in a way they can understand. He also does a really good job of stressing the importance of trying their best, learning from their losses, and learning from their mistakes. He also does a good job of teaching them the importance of being a good partner in a training environment.

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Renzo Gracie Alabama

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Really great experience. Good teaching with drills. Signed up for 3 months, and no contract!read more

From the owner: The Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in Mobile is one of Alabama's premier Martial Arts Academies. With…read moreprograms for men, women and children specializing in Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Fitness and Self Defense, we invite you to come check us out and see all we have to offer. With over 3000sf of the best equipment and mats you'll find anywhere, we ensure that you and your family will have a safe, fun experience every time! Whether you have extensive experience or never been on the mat in your life, you will find a family friendly, professional Academy ready to help you achieve your fitness and Martial Arts goals. All of our classes are taught by professionally certified instructors. We look forward to meeting you.

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Alan Belcher Mma Club Of Gulfport

7.7 mi

I absolutely love this gym! They provide a wide variety of FUN classes for fitness, wrestling, and…read moremartial arts instruction! They have world-class instructors! The facility is top of the line with the best equipment! They provide a rewarding family atmosphere as well as mentorship for a happier, healthier, more successful life! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this family! It will be the best decision you have ever made!

HOTWORX - Gulfport

(2 reviews)

1.1 mi

What an interesting and hot new spot to try out in Biloxi/Gulfport MS!…read more Upon searching for a Hot Yoga studio I was only to find this spot. It basically is specific diff virtual workouts all in a 125degree hot dry sauna. Crazy but why not? They offer a free session for first timers. So we went and spoke with Shelby who was very informative and super nice. She showed us all the plans and all the facilities. Besides having something like 10 hot saunas where up to 3 people can do a workout like Pilates, yoga, cycling, or rowing, there is also a small space with brand new weights and iso machines to complement the whole workout. We signed up, bought our towels and mats and did a 30min yoga workout. Detoxification at its hottest! So hot. So sweaty but it felt good. I highly recommend trying it!

Had the pleasure of visiting this location while in town visiting a friend. I had an amazing time…read morebut it was hot! Not unbearable though. We did the hot cycling and hot abs. I would highly recommend and plan on visiting the location nearest my home soon so I can consider joining. The fitness attire was so cute and the place was very clean!

HOTWORX- Gulfport, MS

7 Infrared Saunas

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LOBBY

Biloxi Beach

3.4

(38 reviews)

1.5 mi

We recently spent a week in Biloxi Mississippi. We stayed in a condo right across the street from…read moreBiloxi Beach. The beach was undergoing some renovation with heavy equipment/machinery bringing in fresh sand. No we were there during the off-season.. the beach itself has beautiful, white sand and was fairly clean. It stretches for quite a ways and there are several beach bars/restaurant establishments on Biloxi Beach that you can dine out at. There's also a large souvenir shop called shark heads on Biloxi Beach that was fun to visit. Because we were there in April, it was a little too cold to spend extended time on the beach, but we enjoyed evening walks to watch the sunset. Note, Biloxi Beach is on the Mississippi sound so the water is brown. You may spot Atlantic bottle nose dolphins!

This beach is okay, and as you can see from the photos, it is quite a popular location because…read morethere is a small parking lot close by. We stopped here to spend a little time on the beach and experience the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately for us, there are multiple signs that say they do not allow dogs. We travel with our small dog and we don't like to leave her in our vehicle. My husband stayed with her while I checked the beach out for a bit. I really didn't think it was anything special. The sand here is super fine and you will notice that most people are taking their shoes off and leaving them in the parking lot. It's very difficult to get this sand off of you. There was also a smell, I want to say it was like sewage, but it wasn't that strong, just strong enough to make me not want to stay. Because of that I did not venture into the water. As I said, there is a parking area adjacent to this beach and a paved boardwalk that goes around where people were jogging and walking their dogs. This is definitely a functional beach and there were lots of family and children on the beach when I visited.

Excited to run around in the sand outside of shaggy's

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View of a sailboat in the Mississippi sound

Gulfport Beach

3.7

(30 reviews)

6.6 mi

We love strolling the beach in the morning and before sunset. It's can be cold or warm so make sure…read moreout another layer :)

This beach was actually much nicer than I expected. It may not be AS beautiful as other nearby,…read moreeasily accessible beaches, but it's also not crowded AT ALL. The sand is white and soft and the water to me was fine. Easy free parking. I guess people complain about it being "dirty" but I lived 32 years along the pacific in southern California and compared to that, the Mississippi coast is practically drinking water. Maybe people just assume it's dirty because it's adjacent to the port and your mind starts to wander.... what's all that machinery putting out into these waters....??? In that regard, the beaches in Pass Christian are nicer because you don't have to look at the port, but when you're a little kid who just wants to run and swim and delight in the ocean, the view just doesn't really matter.

09.01.19 "Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast" sign sits in the middle of the coast on the beach. Located at the south end of Cowan Road

Long Beach, MS / Gulfport Beach

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Who will win?

Ocean Adventures

4.3

(34 reviews)

2.2 mi

This was a super cool experience during our trip to Biloxi a few years ago. There was a dolphin and…read moresea lion educational show that was really fun but my highlight was the opportunity to be kissed by a sea lion! For a small fee, you receive a photo as the sea lion is planting a big wet kiss on your cheek! Another highlight was the budgie area where you bought sticks of food and the parakeets (budgies) landed on you and ate from them. It's not for the faint of heart or anyone that's afraid of birds, lol. This is a fun place to visit with kids or anyone who appreciates birds and marine life. Beware: in the summer, there's a lot of walking outdoors and it can get quite hot. Make sure you wear your sunscreen and bring a neck fan!

I'm all about rescue but from a visitor perspective a little more human communication would go a…read morelong way. At time of purchasing tickets it could've been mentioned what is and isn't available; would be very helpful. We were unable to feed and/or pet the stingrays, there was only 5 spots for kissing sea lion that were no longer available, so for a family unable to plan in advance with changing schedules it was a bummer. The bird feeder stick took me by surprise because it looks disappointing, however it was sufficient to get some of the birds to land. The dolphin/sea lion show was pretty good, I would just appreciate maybe a screen with whatever the speaker was saying, it was hard to hear in that room with the echo. All in all my family enjoyed it.

Whale skull on display

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Oasis Resort

3.3

(25 reviews)

3.7 mi

This was a great place to stay with toddlers. So much water for them to play in without having to…read moreworry about them being in to deep. There is a lot of lounge chairs and tables to find seating. The actual hotel need an upgrade and the rooms seem wet/ moist. There is a little light show that is nice to walk and see the water at night.

Wonderful Staff. Was there for our Family Reunion We felt welcomed and the team here was very…read moreaccommodating. I personally enjoyed the Hippie Fish Bar! The food here was great!

Water park view from the swim up bar

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Paradise Pier Fun Park

4.0

(9 reviews)

7.8 mi

Stopped in here with my 7 year old nephew. We really enjoyed the arcade. The rides outside were…read moremostly for bigger kids so he didn't ride anything but it was such a lively atmosphere that I know he will want to go back when he gets older. The games in the arcade take more tokens than your typical Dave and busters so just beware

Most of the rides were not in operation at the time of my visit and it the middle of the summer!…read more And the amusement park is entirely too pricey for what you get. Def wouldn't make this a choice on the list unless you really have nothing else to do.

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