Warning: If you only like beaches with pristine sand, clear water and massive crowds of future skin…read morecancer patients, you will probably dislike this review. If, like me, you are a little more open minded, keep reading. Pass Christian Beach is far from perfect. Despite its imperfections, I absolutely love it here. The first thing I like about this beach is its proximity to me. This is the closest beach on the Gulf of Mexico and I can be from my driveway to feet in the sand in under an hour. Traveling here with kids I really appreciate how close it is since children are often unable to remain calm for long periods. The next thing I like about this beach is that, unlike Bay St. Louis, this beach is actually on the Gulf of Mexico. I realize there isn't that much difference, but it feels more like a real beach to me. OK. So far we have closeness and beachiness, but wait, there's more. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is an area that is truly special to me. These are the areas I have visited since I was a tiny baby and all throughout my life. Every time I visit the area, all of those memories come flooding back. It never ceases to amaze me how the place that was so special as a child can still be special as an adult. Watching the look on the face of my children as they run and play here makes me think that they too will always love it. Hey, one can hope, right? Some of the reasons that many people won't like this beach are the water, and the beach itself. The beach is littered with sticks and other tree type debris (see photos). I assume this debris is washed on the shore from one of the coast's barrier islands, but that would be a guess. The water isn't the clearest either, but while I am not a fan of non-clear water, I wear crocs in case I step upon a great white shark or other creature that intends to bite my foot. I know crocs aren't exactly the most fashionable footwear, but fish, sharks and crabs know people wearing them are not to be trifled with. I almost forgot to mention one of the best things about this beach. Unless it is a holiday, the beach is hardly ever crowded. We were there for several hours and only one other group showed up and they had a pretty cool dog (see picture) who liked to swim. If you want a beach, and you need it ASAP, this is a great place to go.

The beach has fine white sand, but the water is warm, dark and murky. If you want to lay on the…read morebeach, you'll love it. The kids will have a blast. But the Gulf water isn't swell. Pack lunch. Build a sand castle. Then go home.

Got tickets online for the Dolphin excursion. Objective to see dolphins a few miles from the…read morebeach. Before boarding, the small gift shop had some interesting items along with snacks and drinks. The restroom was not what many expected, but come on, it was on a wooden pier! There was a shared sink for hand washing. It was quite clean. Boarding the boat was well organized. Those needing assistance were helped and treated very well. This is an old boat and moving around on open water does require holding on to poles, railings hand holds. The boat has snacks and drinks for sale while underway. The boat captain and crew were friendly, funny, and entertaining. All were interested in ensuring those wanting to see dolphins had plenty of opportunities. Extra effort was made for the kids. Our trip out and back had many sightings. Keep in mind, dolphins are out feeding in the wild. They may or may not be in the area.

Fortunate for the amazing weather while I was in Biloxi, I decided to take advantage of the sun in…read moreorder to make my way to Ship Island, a great getaway about 12 miles south of Biloxi and Gulfport. According to a resident, locals often frequent Ship Island to sail around on their personal boats, though the Ship Island Excursion boat takes tourists for a 30 minute cruise, at several convenient times throughout the day. The Fort on Ship Island survived Hurricane Katrina, though there was some damage to the amenities on the Island (such as the snack bars and bathrooms). Ship Island is a great destination for fishing and relaxing, and the emerald clear waters are teeming with sealife, and I even saw blue crabs, starfish, pelicans, and...dolphins! Make sure to stay until the sunset, which is spectacular as it illuminates the sky...

Great customer service , staff was very polite, I have 5 small children and Pat the owner was very…read moreaccommodating with swapping out my kids on a jet ski so they could ride with their dad.

First of all this was kind of a surprise so it's really hard to go wrong with any motorized vehicle…read morethat's going to be operated on water that's as warm as a bathtub in May. We arrived and found where we were supposed to go on the beach real easy. Staff knew we were coming and what we were ready with paperwork and instructions for the jet skis. Once we signed all the necessary paperwork (as the staff members cracked jokes - and in general just had a good time being there) we waded out to the staff member that was going to give us our final instructions and set us off on our way. Large area to play in with the jet skis, probably about 4 football fields wide and 1/2 mile out you were able to explore and have fun. The only rule, don't get near each other (jet skis) because things can get out of hand real quick resulting in an accident. Jet skis were clean and fast, and a ton of fun. If you have kids, one thing to keep in mind, you have to be 18 in order to be a driver. Anyone under 18 rides double behind an adult. Friendly staff and great experience. I would highly recommend these guys if you're looking for a fun gulf adventure.

Jim is an excellent sea captain! He runs a 1-man show and provides history and a safe sailing…read moreexperience. It's a beautiful ride from the new Gulfport marina. You can bring your own snacks and drinks and he provides water and soft drinks. 3 sailing times (2.5 hr) daily, weather permitting, and I plan to return for the sunset one in the future!

North Star is a great choice for sailing classes. Captain Chris Sharpe was an excellent instructor:…read moreexpert knowledge, patient and a clear communicator. Polaris was a great "classroom." North Star worked with my schedule and maintained communication. The whole experience was fun and I came away much more knowledgeable and comfortable. I can highly recommend North Star.

WiFi sucks. When you pay over 100 dollars a night. Buccaneer go buy some WiFi boosters not that…read moreexpensive

My husband and I took our new travel trailer here about 2 weeks ago, and we had a great stay. We…read morehad one of the beachside spots and both the view and the breeze were nice. The Waterpark doesn't open until Memorial day since it's still off season and a bit cold. Check in and making reservations was easy and hassle free. The spot was level, had hookups for water, electricity, and a dump drain. Each spot also had its own firepit, which was really nice. It was nice that each spot also had an adjoining parking spot for a vehicle. We didn't use any showers or bathroom, so I can't comment on that. The beachside spots were a little costly at $100 a night ,but worth the splurge. Quiet hours were posted and everyone complied. Rating from F to A +++ it gets an A ++. Minus one + for being a bit costly.

Went out with Captain Chris and his son Chris this morning. Couldn't ask for a more professional…read moreand great crew. Never stopped working hard to put us on fish and make the trip a joy that it was. Slow day for him was an epic day for us. If you plan on fishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast this is the only phone call you need to make.

I had a fantastic experience with this chartering company! The staff was professional, the vessel…read morewas well-maintained, and the entire trip was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch chartering service.

Awesome trip, highly recommend! Deck hand was great, captain was great. Very good time!read more

My first time off shore fishing was a great experience mainly due to our terrific Captain Dustin…read moreand deckhand Daley. Safety was a high priority. They baited the hooks and threw out the lines. Help was offered in reeling in the huge redfish we caught. Weather was perfect.

What a gem. It's so off the main gulf coast drag that it's almost total at times. Gorgeous homes,…read more or woods and it feels off the radar.

This a great place along the Mississippi gulf coast. As with many beaches along the gulf coast, the…read morewater has a tea color to it due to the Mississippi river drainage plain. But the water is clear and clean with great sandy beaches. a true "Old South" place to visit. Don't expect anything fast paced and non-stop, it's quiet, slow and serene. One of my favorite places to go. As someone who grew up in Biloxi, I know the difference and it's a big difference.