I don’t recall my first visit to Coastal Mississippi, but I was told our family went there when I was very young. Over the years, my parents would mention various details about the area, always with much enthusiasm. Time went by, my parents passed away, and while cleaning out our family home, I found a Biloxi beach lighthouse magnet tucked away in a box. I saw it as a message for me to return to this destination, and though it has taken a while, I finally made the trip a reality. For geographical purposes, Coastal Mississippi spans 62 miles along the Gulf of America and overlooks the Mississippi Sound. The area comprises three counties: Jackson, Harrison and Hancock. Within these counties, there are twelve cities. During my time in the region, I focused on three of these towns: Biloxi, Gulfport and Bay St. Louis. 

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