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Diamondhead
is a city on the southeastern Gulf coast of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,425. Diamondhead did not officially become a city until 2012; prior to that it was a census-designated place. Diamondhead is considered part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. The community of Diamondhead was named after Diamond Head, Hawaii, and the entire town has a Hawaiian influence. Roads have Hawaiian names and many of the buildings and homes have a Hawaiian design. Diamondhead was one of the towns devastated by Hurricane Katrina. It was hit by the most dangerous north east/eastern eye wall of the hurricane and probably experienced the highest winds in the state. Nearly all of the 200 homes and condos facing the water on the south side of town were destroyed, along with the commercial center, including stores and restaurants. Today, Diamondhead has completely rebuilt. The area along the Gulf is known for its beautiful beaches and recreational activities, such as swimming, fishing, crabbing, sailing, golf and beachcombing. Museums, art galleries, shops, historic homes and architecture; plus some of the very best Cajun seafood this side of the Mississippi River can also be found here.
Surrounding areas: Kiln, Mississippi (4.3 mi), Bay St Louis, Mississippi (6.4 mi), Waveland, Mississippi (7.5 mi), Pass Christian, Mississippi (8.8 mi), Long Beach, Mississippi (12.9 mi), Gulfport, Mississippi (16.3 mi), D'iberville, Mississippi (28.3 mi)
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Diamondhead Vacation Rentals
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Diamondhead Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Comfort Inn | 441 Yacht Club Dr | Diamondhead, MS | | (228) 586-0210 | | Ramada Diamondhead | 103 Live Oak Dr | Diamondhead, MS | | (888) 707-1300 | | Casino Magic Inn & Bay Tower - Bay ST Louis | 711 Casino Magic Dr | Bay ST Louis, MS | 4.9 mi. | (800) 562-4425 | | Knights Inn | 1003 Hwy 90 | Bay Saint Louis, MS | 6.3 mi. | (228) 467-2511 | | Coast Inn & Suites | 404 Hwy 90 | Waveland, MS | 7.5 mi. | (228) 467-9261 | | Key West Inn | 1000 Hwy 90 | Bay ST Louis, MS | 8.0 mi. | (228) 466-0444 | | Sleep Inn | 300 W BCH Blvd | Long Beach, MS | 13.0 mi. | (888) 822-8500 | | Vacation Inn - Long Beach | 610 E BCH Blvd | Long Beach, MS | 13.0 mi. | (800) 863-9195 | | Econo Lodge - Gulfport | 9265 Canal St | Gulfport, MS | 13.6 mi. | (228) 863-9910 | | Crystal Inn | 9379 Canal Rd | Gulfport, MS | 13.7 mi. | (228) 822-9600 | | Days Inn & Suites - Gulfport | 4128 West Beach Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 15.3 mi. | (228) 865-7878 | | Days Inn - Gulfport | 15250 Poole St | Gulfport, MS | 16.2 mi. | (228) 864-5135 | | Best Western Seaway Inn | 9475 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 864-0050 | | Casino Beach Resorts Inc - Gulfport | 4410 W BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 868-4969 | | Comfort Inn - Gulfport | 9343 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 863-5500 | | Days Inn | 15520 Poole St | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 864-5135 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 15151 Turkey CRK Dr | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (985) 893-9339 | | Grand Casino - Gulfport Hotel | 3215 West BCH Boulvard | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 870-7200 | | Gulf View Resort - Gulfport | 30 E BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 822-0055 | | Hampton Inn - Gulfport | 9445 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 868-3300 | | Holiday Inn Airport | 9415 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 868-8200 | | Motel 6 - Gulfport | US 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 863-1890 | | Quality Inn Gulfport | 9435 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 864-7222 | | Ramada Limited Oceanfront - Gulfport | 960 East BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 896-5555 | | Ramada Ltd Gulfport | 9375 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 868-8500 | | Super 8 Motel - Gulfport | 826 BCH Dr | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (628) 896-7515 | | Villager Premier Gulfport Airport | 9145 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 16.3 mi. | (228) 214-0320 | | Gulfport Beachfront Hotel | 1600 E Beach Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 17.0 mi. | (228) 864-4310 | | Comfort Inn | 1034 Beach Dr | Gulfport, MS | 19.9 mi. | (228) 896-7436 | | Majestic Inn - Picayune | 999 Cooper Rd | Picayune, MS | 19.9 mi. | (601) 798-3859 | | Comfort Inn | 550 S Lofton Dr | Picayune, MS | 20.9 mi. | (601) 799-2833 | | The Royal Gulf Apartments | 190 Gateway Dr | Biloxi, MS | 21.9 mi. | (228) 385-7800 | | The Balmoral Inn | 120 Balmoral Ave | Biloxi, MS | 22.6 mi. | (228) 388-6776 | | Biloxi Beach Front Hotel At Coliseum | 2400 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 23.2 mi. | (800) 441-0882 | | Econo Lodge | 58512 Tyler Dr | Slidell, LA | 24.1 mi. | (985) 641-2153 | | Motel 6 | 136 Taos St | Slidell, LA | 24.4 mi. | (985) 649-7925 | | Treasure Bay Casino Resort - Biloxi | 1980 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 24.4 mi. | (228) 385-1777 | | Shoney's Inn And Suites | 1516 Gause Blvd | Slidell, LA | 24.6 mi. | (985) 726-5100 | | Super 8 Hotel & Suites | 1870 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 24.7 mi. | (228) 388-6118 | | Ramada LTD - Biloxi Beach | 1768 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 25.1 mi. | (228) 432-1997 |
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Diamondhead Weather & Climate
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The south-central coast of Mississippi has a tropical climate that is defined by the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are short and mild and summers are long and humid. Winter temperatures average in the upper 50s. Summer temperatures range from the lower 80s in May to the mid 90s by August. Thunderstorms are possible in the summertime. Average annual rainfall is 62 inches. Snowfall is rare. During the spring and fall months, temperatures are usually very pleasant with lots of sunshine. Mississippi lies in the path of hurricanes moving northward from the Gulf of Mexico during the late summer and fall.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
59°F |
40°F |
6.77 in. |
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| February |
62°F |
42°F |
4.84 in. |
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| March |
68°F |
49°F |
6.67 in. |
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| April |
75°F |
56°F |
5.76 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
64°F |
5.40 in. |
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| June |
87°F |
70°F |
5.21 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
72°F |
6.57 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
72°F |
5.68 in. |
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| September |
86°F |
68°F |
6.42 in. |
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| October |
78°F |
57°F |
2.76 in. |
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| November |
69°F |
48°F |
5.14 in. |
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| December |
61°F |
41°F |
4.30 in. |
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Diamondhead Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Stennis International airport (HSA) located about 5 miles west of Diamondhead in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, the Gulfport Biloxi International airport (GPT) located approximately 17 miles east of Diamondhead in Gulfport / Biloxi, Mississippi, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport (MSY) located roughly 60 miles west of Diamondhead in New Orleans, Louisiana, and finally the Mobile Regional airport (MOB) located around 69 miles east of Diamondhead in Mobile, Alabama.
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Diamondhead Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Time USA | Gulfport | MS | 16.3 mi. | | | Fun Time USA | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | | | Magic Golf-Biloxi Beach Park | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 57.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 91.4 mi. | | | Waterland U.S.A. | Houma | LA | 98.1 mi. | | | Waterville | Gulf Shores | AL | 99.7 mi. | | | Blue Bayou Water Park | Baton Rouge | LA | 106.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Diamondhead Country Club | Diamondhead | MS | | | | Oaks Golf Club | Pass Christian | MS | 9.4 mi. | | | Pass Christian Isles Golf Club | Pass Christian | MS | 9.4 mi. | | | Great Southern | Gulfport | MS | 16.5 mi. | | | Gulfport Par 3 | Gulfport | MS | 16.5 mi. | | | Tramark Golf Club | Gulfport | MS | 16.5 mi. | | | Windance Country Club | Gulfport | MS | 16.5 mi. | | | Millbrook Country Club | Picayune | MS | 21.1 mi. | | | Pinewood Country Club | Slidell | LA | 24.5 mi. | | | Live Oak Golf Course | Slidell | LA | 26.3 mi. | | | Oak Harbor Golf Club | Slidell | LA | 26.3 mi. | | | Royal Golf Club | Slidell | LA | 26.3 mi. | | | Dogwood Hills Golf Course | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | | | Edgewater Bay Golf Club | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | | | Southwind Golf Club | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | | | Sunkist Country Club | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Buccaneer State Park | | MS | 9.6 mi. | | | Gulf Marine State Park | | MS | 30.6 mi. | | | Fort Maurepas State park | | MS | 32.4 mi. | | | Fontainebleau State Park | | LA | 40.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| George E. Ohr Arts and Cultural Center | Biloxi | MS | 28.5 mi. | (Art) | | Walter Anderson Museum of Art | Ocean Springs | MS | 32.0 mi. | (Art) | | Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum | Madisonville | LA | 47.3 mi. | (History) | | Louisiana State Museum | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | (History) | | Musee Conti Wax Museum | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | (History) | | Louisiana Children's Museum | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | (Children's) | | DDay Museum | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 52.2 mi. | | | Greater Baton Rouge Zoo | Baton Rouge | LA | 106.8 mi. | |
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