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Gulfport
is located in Harrison County in southern Mississippi along the Gulf Coast. It's the second largest city in Mississippi (after the capital city of Jackson) and the larger of the two main cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Gulfport was 67,793. The city is also home to the US Navy Atlantic Fleet Seabees. Along with the adjoining city of Biloxi, Gulfport lies directly on the Mississippi Sound and several barrier islands are scattered off the coast. Beautiful white sandy beach and wooded areas filled with magnolias, cypress, dogwood, pine and old-growth oaks line the shores. The Mississippi Gulf Coast was ranked as one of the top three "up and coming" destinations in North America by Foders/ASTA Annual Hot Spot Survey. The area is home to several casinos, and many historical attractions such as the Biloxi Lighthouse, constructed in 1848. Museums, art galleries, unique shops, stately homes and architecture; plus some of the very best restaurants featuring Cajun seafood this side of the Mississippi River can be found here. Recreational activities include golf, swimming, boating, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, beachcombing and crabbing. The Gulfport Sportsplex is a 250-acre park located near I-10 and Gulf Islands Water Park is the largest water park on the Mississippi coast. In addition, the city of Gulfport operates 20 community centers and recreation centers, and 34 separate Parks and Water Recreation areas.
Surrounding areas: Long Beach, Mississippi (3.8 mi), Pass Christian, Mississippi (9.9 mi), Biloxi, Mississippi (12.5 mi), D'iberville, Mississippi (12.7 mi), St Martin, Mississippi (14.3 mi), Bay St Louis, Mississippi (15.0 mi), Gulf Hills, Mississippi (15.6 mi)
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Gulfport Vacation Rentals
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Gulfport Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Seaway Inn | 9475 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 864-0050 | | Casino Beach Resorts Inc - Gulfport | 4410 W BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 868-4969 | | Comfort Inn - Gulfport | 9343 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 863-5500 | | Comfort Inn | 1034 Beach Dr | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 896-7436 | | Crystal Inn | 9379 Canal Rd | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 822-9600 | | Days Inn & Suites - Gulfport | 4128 West Beach Blvd | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 865-7878 | | Days Inn - Gulfport | 15250 Poole St | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 864-5135 | | Days Inn | 15520 Poole St | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 864-5135 | | Econo Lodge - Gulfport | 9265 Canal St | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 863-9910 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 15151 Turkey CRK Dr | Gulfport, MS | | (985) 893-9339 | | Grand Casino - Gulfport Hotel | 3215 West BCH Boulvard | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 870-7200 | | Gulf View Resort - Gulfport | 30 E BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 822-0055 | | Gulfport Beachfront Hotel | 1600 E Beach Blvd | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 864-4310 | | Hampton Inn - Gulfport | 9445 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 868-3300 | | Holiday Inn Airport | 9415 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 868-8200 | | Motel 6 - Gulfport | US 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 863-1890 | | Quality Inn Gulfport | 9435 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 864-7222 | | Ramada Limited Oceanfront - Gulfport | 960 East BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 896-5555 | | Ramada Ltd Gulfport | 9375 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 868-8500 | | Super 8 Motel - Gulfport | 826 BCH Dr | Gulfport, MS | | (628) 896-7515 | | Villager Premier Gulfport Airport | 9145 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | | (228) 214-0320 | | Sleep Inn | 300 W BCH Blvd | Long Beach, MS | 3.8 mi. | (888) 822-8500 | | Vacation Inn - Long Beach | 610 E BCH Blvd | Long Beach, MS | 3.8 mi. | (800) 863-9195 | | The Royal Gulf Apartments | 190 Gateway Dr | Biloxi, MS | 6.0 mi. | (228) 385-7800 | | The Balmoral Inn | 120 Balmoral Ave | Biloxi, MS | 6.6 mi. | (228) 388-6776 | | Biloxi Beach Front Hotel At Coliseum | 2400 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 7.2 mi. | (800) 441-0882 | | Treasure Bay Casino Resort - Biloxi | 1980 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 8.4 mi. | (228) 385-1777 | | Super 8 Hotel & Suites | 1870 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 8.7 mi. | (228) 388-6118 | | Ramada LTD - Biloxi Beach | 1768 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 9.1 mi. | (228) 432-1997 | | Best Western Swan Motel | 1726 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 9.3 mi. | (228) 432-0487 | | Comfort Inn | 1648 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 9.5 mi. | (228) 432-1993 | | Comfort Suites | 1634 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 9.6 mi. | (228) 435-1995 | | Hampton Inn Biloxi | 1138 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 11.3 mi. | (228) 435-9010 | | Best Western Oak Manor | 886 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 12.1 mi. | (Inv) ali-dInp | | Imperial Palace Of Mississippi Inc | 850 Bayview Ave | Biloxi, MS | 12.4 mi. | (888) 946-2847 | | Biloxi Beach Resort | 2736 BCH Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 12.5 mi. | (800) 345-1570 | | Broadwater Beach Resort East - Biloxi | 2060 BCH Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 12.5 mi. | (228) 388-2211 | | Days Inn - Biloxi | 2046 BCH Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 12.5 mi. | (228) 385-1155 | | Econo Lodge | 1776 BCH Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 12.5 mi. | (228) 374-7644 | | Edgewater Inn - Biloxi | 1936 BCH Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 12.5 mi. | (228) 388-1100 |
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Gulfport 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. The humidity makes it seem much hotter at times. Rain can fall anytime of the year, and 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 |
60°F |
42°F |
6.49 in. |
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| February |
64°F |
45°F |
5.52 in. |
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| March |
70°F |
52°F |
6.03 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
58°F |
5.06 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
66°F |
5.68 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
71°F |
5.04 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
73°F |
6.92 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
73°F |
5.79 in. |
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| September |
87°F |
70°F |
6.17 in. |
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| October |
79°F |
59°F |
2.85 in. |
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| November |
69°F |
51°F |
4.81 in. |
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| December |
62°F |
45°F |
4.84 in. |
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Gulfport Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gulfport Biloxi International airport (GPT) located about 3 miles northeast of Gulfport, the Mobile Regional airport (MOB) located approximately 55 miles east of Gulfport in Mobile, Alabama, the Mobile Downtown airport (BFM) located roughly 63 miles east of Gulfport in Mobile, Alabama, and finally the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport (MSY) located around 74 miles west of Gulfport in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Gulfport Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Time USA | Gulfport | MS | | | | Fun Time USA | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | | | Magic Golf-Biloxi Beach Park | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 65.3 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 65.3 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 71.8 mi. | | | Gulf Shores Amusement Park | Gulf Shores | AL | 83.5 mi. | | | Waterville USA | Gulf Shores | AL | 83.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterville | Gulf Shores | AL | 83.5 mi. | | | Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 101.6 mi. | | | Waterland U.S.A. | Houma | LA | 111.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Great Southern | Gulfport | MS | | | | Gulfport Par 3 | Gulfport | MS | | | | Tramark Golf Club | Gulfport | MS | | | | Windance Country Club | Gulfport | MS | | | | Oaks Golf Club | Pass Christian | MS | 9.6 mi. | | | Pass Christian Isles Golf Club | Pass Christian | MS | 9.6 mi. | | | Dogwood Hills Golf Course | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | | | Edgewater Bay Golf Club | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | | | Southwind Golf Club | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | | | Sunkist Country Club | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | | | Diamondhead Country Club | Diamondhead | MS | 16.0 mi. | | | St Andrews Golf Club | Ocean Springs | MS | 16.5 mi. | | | Mississippi National Golf Club | Gautier | MS | 28.8 mi. | | | Shell Landing Golf Club | Gautier | MS | 28.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Gulf Marine State Park | | MS | 14.6 mi. | | | Fort Maurepas State park | | MS | 16.4 mi. | | | Buccaneer State Park | | MS | 19.8 mi. | | | Shepard State Park | | MS | 28.2 mi. | | | Shepard State Park | | MS | 28.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| George E. Ohr Arts and Cultural Center | Biloxi | MS | 12.5 mi. | (Art) | | Walter Anderson Museum of Art | Ocean Springs | MS | 16.1 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 65.3 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 65.3 mi. | | | The ZOO | Gulf Breeze | FL | 115.0 mi. | |
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