Beach Boulevard / Highway 90
The waterfront strip — casinos, hotels, restaurants and the Memorial Day cruise route.
Best time
Late May (Black Beach Weekend), April-October for beach weather
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 160
Safety for Black Travelers
Biloxi's tourist corridor along Beach Boulevard (Highway 90) and the casino strip is generally safe and well-policed. Memorial Day weekend brings heavy traffic and a heavier-than-usual police presence — drive carefully and stay aware. Mississippi is the deep South; standard situational awareness in less populated areas after dark is wise.
Black Travel Profile
- Community welcome: 4/5
- Police climate: cautious
- Discrimination risk: moderate
- Black-owned business presence: limited
Insider note: Biloxi is the unofficial capital of Black Beach Weekend (Memorial Day). The Beau Rivage, Hard Rock, IP, and Golden Nugget casino-hotels are the home base for most Black travelers. Outside of festival weekend, Biloxi is a quiet beach town — go for the casinos, Gulf seafood, and history (Beauvoir, the Biloxi Lighthouse). Mississippi's racial history is heavy; lean into Black-owned spots and travel in groups for the best experience.
Neighborhoods to Know
Point Cadet
Historic east-end district near the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum.
D'Iberville
Across the bay — outlet shopping and more affordable lodging during festival weeks.
Must-Visit Places
Biloxi Beach
26 miles of white-sand Gulf Coast beach — the main stage of Black Beach Weekend every Memorial Day.
Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
MGM-owned flagship Gulf Coast casino resort — concerts, fine dining, and the largest pool scene during festival weekends.
875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
Music-themed casino resort on the beach — major host of Black Beach Weekend day parties and concerts.
777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
IP Casino Resort Spa
Casino resort with a popular pool, spa, and Studio B nightclub.
850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
Biloxi Lighthouse
1848 cast-iron lighthouse — Biloxi's most iconic landmark, sits in the median of Highway 90.
1050 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
Mary Mahoney's Old French House
Historic Gulf Coast restaurant in a 1737 building — Gulf seafood, gumbo, and shrimp Creole.
110 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi, MS 39530
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Tells the story of the Gulf Coast's seafood industry, including the Black and immigrant workers who built it.
115 1st St, Biloxi, MS 39530
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
Major Gulf Coast venue — hosts the biggest Black Beach Weekend concerts and conventions.
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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