Guidebook for Ocean Springs
Parks & Nature
The park has a beautiful visitor's center, hiking trails, bayou views, biking, picnicking, and great photo ops.
31 locals recommend
Gulf Islands National Seashore
3500 Park RdThe park has a beautiful visitor's center, hiking trails, bayou views, biking, picnicking, and great photo ops.
Essentials
Rouses Market
3164 Bienville BlvdFood Scene
This is a family owned and run Ocean Springs classic! The doughnuts are freshly made every morning. Lines may be long on Saturday mornings because this is a favorite of locals.
31 locals recommend
Tato-Nut Donut Shop
1114 Government StThis is a family owned and run Ocean Springs classic! The doughnuts are freshly made every morning. Lines may be long on Saturday mornings because this is a favorite of locals.
The Greenhouse on Porter is one-of-a-kind! Fun, light-hearted, hip. This is a real greenhouse. Expect great coffee, wonderful, unique homemade biscuits, and surprises in the evening. Local craft beers are served. Bands, trivia night, artists, and yard sales happen here. A great local spot.
8 locals recommend
The Greenhouse on Porter
152 Porter AveThe Greenhouse on Porter is one-of-a-kind! Fun, light-hearted, hip. This is a real greenhouse. Expect great coffee, wonderful, unique homemade biscuits, and surprises in the evening. Local craft beers are served. Bands, trivia night, artists, and yard sales happen here. A great local spot.
Murky has great barbeque and traditional sides. They have nice beer tap selection, seating inside or out, and live music on weekends. They are famous of "burnt ends."
24 locals recommend
Murky Waters Ocean Springs
1312 Government StMurky has great barbeque and traditional sides. They have nice beer tap selection, seating inside or out, and live music on weekends. They are famous of "burnt ends."
Off The Hook Fish House
1013 Government StreetGreat fried seafood, outdoor bar, live music on weekends.
Bayview Gourmet Restaurant
1010 Robinson StGreat traditional Southern food . You have to try their muffins!
Great place for weekend breakfast/brunch. The lunch menu is good for fresh seafood and Lebanese food. Night menu is pricy.
22 locals recommend
Phoenicia Gourmet Restaurant
1223 Government StGreat place for weekend breakfast/brunch. The lunch menu is good for fresh seafood and Lebanese food. Night menu is pricy.
Arts & Culture
The Walter Anderson Museum celebrates the life and works of local a legend. Enjoy the beautiful museum, the film about Anderson's life, and the gift shop. The museum often holds interesting events such as yoga, beer tastings, and art openings. After you see the museum, travel to Realizations to purchase items made from Anderson's work or to Shearwater Pottery to view original works from the family and bring home amazing pottery for your home.
59 locals recommend
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
510 Washington AveThe Walter Anderson Museum celebrates the life and works of local a legend. Enjoy the beautiful museum, the film about Anderson's life, and the gift shop. The museum often holds interesting events such as yoga, beer tastings, and art openings. After you see the museum, travel to Realizations to purchase items made from Anderson's work or to Shearwater Pottery to view original works from the family and bring home amazing pottery for your home.
The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center is a re-purposed high school from the 1920s. A beautiful building filled with art and history. There is a theatre which hosts film festivals, musicians, and thespians and a culinary cafe with a chef that cooks up special treats and offers cooking classes. Be sure to see the Duckett Gallery's current exhibit and visit the history museum upstairs.
9 locals recommend
The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education
1600 Government StThe Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center is a re-purposed high school from the 1920s. A beautiful building filled with art and history. There is a theatre which hosts film festivals, musicians, and thespians and a culinary cafe with a chef that cooks up special treats and offers cooking classes. Be sure to see the Duckett Gallery's current exhibit and visit the history museum upstairs.
Getting Around
Enterprise in Ocean Springs offers great deals on car rentals.
7 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
14035 Airport RdEnterprise in Ocean Springs offers great deals on car rentals.
Sightseeing
Front Beach is a beautiful place to visit. Walk across the Ocean Springs-Biloxi bridge. Park along the beach and take a stroll. See the night views and breathe in the salty air.
6 locals recommend
Front Beach Drive
Front Beach DriveFront Beach is a beautiful place to visit. Walk across the Ocean Springs-Biloxi bridge. Park along the beach and take a stroll. See the night views and breathe in the salty air.