Mississippi's hundred-mile strip of coast is utterly unlike the rest of the state, culturally as well as physically - a strong Mediterranean (Catholic) heritage is conspicuous amid the subtropical beauty. Some of the towns are scarred by hurricanes, but the beaches are often superb. Along the Gulf Islands National Seashore , four beautiful barrier islands boast brilliant white sand and clear blue waters, while the 26-mile artificial Harrison County Beach runs parallel with the busy coast road between Biloxi , the major resort, and laid-back Pass Christian , with its fine live oaks.

Mississippi's Gulf Coast

• Mississippi's Gulf Coast

Explore Mississippi's Gulf Coast

• Biloxi
• West Ship Island

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