We have a feeling that you’ll be returning to this eclectic Gulf Coast destination year after year.
In fact, this strip of shoreline is often affectionately referred to as Mississippi’s “Secret Coast.”
Here are our favorite things to do in this quaint town.
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Rent a kayak and paddle the blueways, also known as water trails, or walk the beachside paths.
Sail with Mississippi Gulf Coast Boat Tours, which offers cruises from morning to evening.
Prefer to stay ashore?
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Spend a day relaxing at the beach.
Be sure to bring your pup along: Bay St. Louis’s beaches aredog-friendly.
The city’s sandy beaches run along South Beach Boulevard.
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Speckled trout fishing is excellent year-round, while the summer months yield prized red snapper catches.
Don’t have your ownfishing gear?
Book a trip with Shore Thing Fishing Charters.
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Spend an afternoon strolling through Old Town, browsing the beach boutiques and art galleries.
Don’t miss the French Potager, anantique storeand flower shop.
Try the burger with hand-cut fries, and snag a seat on the marina-facing patio.
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Both are right in Old Town and just steps from the pier.
you’re able to also rent a quaint cottage for your quiet seaside escape.
The on-site Thorny Oyster features coastal cuisine, including a raw bar.
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Some of the suites include private decks with courtyard views, andpet-friendly roomsare available.
baytowninn.com, 208 North Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
