NCS4 National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI LONG BEACH, MS

Welcome to Long Beach, MS

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security welcomes you to the city of Long Beach and Gulfport! A couple recommendations have been provided for a comfortable visit here in Mississippi.

This will be your guide to the Gulf Island View Hotel & Casino Coast of Mississippi. Mississippi Coastal Line Accommodations have been made The next few pages will have Mississippi’s coastal line runs addresses and numbers of local at the Island View Hotel and Casino. through three counties: Hancock, places to experience while in the Harrison, and Jackson. area of Long Beach and Gulfport. Please visit our website for more th booking and travel information. This year was the 10 anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which impacted much of our coastal line.

Island View

Hotel & Casino Stay local inside your hotel! Island View offers many different dining options whether a late night snack to a full course meal.

Beach Grill Fresh charcoal grilled Gulf fish, lobster, premium steaks and decadent desserts. Wonderful sunset views at tables and bar. Beach Blvd Steamer Tuesday – Thursday, 5-10PM Serving generous portions of The Diner Fresh (Salad, steamed seafood, pecan wood Smoothies, Wraps) grilled items and homemade Classic diner food never tasted desserts in a casual coastal so good! Hearty sandwiches, Create a delicious quick & atmosphere. healthy meal or snack and go! juicy burgers, ice cream sodas Winter Hours TBA and thick milkshakes – and of Open Daily, 8AM – 9 PM course, breakfast and daily Gulf Breeze Bar Island View Buffet Blue Plate Specials! Relax and drink in the Dine in comfort at our spacious Open Daily, 7AM - Midnight magnificent beach views at this 500-seat Ultimate Buffet, laid back spot featuring open for breakfast, lunch and Beignet Café dinner every day. Enjoy outdoor balcony seating! Stop by for an order of New Specialty drinks and a variety delicious dishes from our live- action cooking area, carving Orleans-style traditional sweet of beers on tap. Serving artisan square doughnuts topped with flat bread pizza. station and decadent dessert bar featuring favorites powdered sugar. Perfect with a Open Daily, 2 – 11PM Café Au Lait: coffee mixed with Breakfast, 7-10:30AM hot milk! Carter Green Lunch, 11AM – 3:30PM Steakhouse Dinner, 4-10PM Open Daily, 7AM – 11PM Welcome to a restaurant that C & G’s Sweet Stop values the traditions of classic Whatever you're in the mood American steakhouse fare A tempting collection of our for, our C&G offers a delicious buffet’s most popular house- enhanced by Creole and Cajun menu to please any palate. influences. made ice creams, gelatos and Sun – Thurs, 10AM - Midnight custards! Sun, Mon, Thurs, 5:30 – 10PM Open Daily, 10AM – 10PM

Golden in Gulfport

Half Shell Oyster House Murky Waters BBQ Known for their oysters, Half As good as the live music Shell is located in the heart of is, the BBQ is even better. downtown Gulfport. They also There are always daily offer a variety of delicious specials and even open late entrees. to fill that late night Telephone: 228.867.7001 craving.

Address: 2500 13th Street #1, Telephone: 228.214.4420 Gulfport, MS Address: 1320 27th Avenue, The Shed Gulfport, MS Tony’s Brick Oven Don’t let the name fool you. The Chimneys With fresh ingredients, Tony’s The Shed is known for their Oven Pizzeria is flaming with For a more special occasion, love of Blues and BBQ. They flavors. The chef is all for The Chimneys will cater to recently partnered with the hospitality in the food and those needs with various Biloxi Shuckers serving their beverage industry and will entrees. BBQ in the park. bring it to the table. Telephone: 228.863.7604 Telephone: 228.832.1147 Telephone: 228.868.9877 Address: 1640 E. Beach Blvd, Address: 15094 Mills Rd, Address: 2417 14th Street, Gulfport, MS Gulfport, MS 39503 Gulfport, MS

Lookout Steakhouse & Seafood

As a family restaurant, Lookout knows what they are doing Lively in Long Beach being around for years! The combination of steak and Bank House Coffee Darwell’s seafood will satisfy anyone. “This is such a cool coffee With a lively atmosphere, Telephone: 228.248.0555 shop! The atmosphere is Darwell’s brings home the Address: 1301 26th Ave, great. The whole family New Orleans vibe without Gulfport, MS loved their drink choices. being in New Orleans. There is a pastry shop Recommended is the Blow Fly Inn attached that is amazing crawfish etouffee. too! We really wish we Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, skipped our hotel breakfast Telephone: 228.868.8946 Dives, this little Inn overlooks and came here instead.” Address: 127 E 1st. Street, the back bay and serves up Long Beach, MS some amazing dishes. Telephone: 228.868.2660 Address: 126 Jeff Davis Telephone: 228.896.9812 Avenue, Long Beach, MS Address: 1201 Washington Ave,

Gulfport, MS 39507

Mississippi Coastal Line

Need to get out and run?

Take advantage of the morning breeze and step out on the beach for your morning run. The coastal area is known to have amazing sunrises and sunsets. Long beach and Gulfport have places to park and start the morning off with a run. While

running, the scenery is breathe-taking and something extra on the journey.

Ohr Okeefe Museum

Casinos The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art mission is to The Gulf Coast has a variety of casinos. promote and preserve the unique legacy of Biloxi Each provides different atmospheres for potter George E. Ohr and the diverse cultural people to have some fun. Island View heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Casino Resort is also a casino, which is located across the crosswalk. The museum exhibit works which exemplify the independent, innovative, and creative spirit of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino George Ohr. Boomtown Casino Telephone: 228.374.5547 Golden Nugget Casino Address: 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino

IP Casino Resort & Spa Jefferson Davis Beauvoir

Hollywood Gulf Coast Casino The Beauvoir estate is notable as the historic post- war home of the former President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. During this time, the Beauvoir will be decorated with many lights for the Christmas time. It is opened seven days a week from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Telephone: 228.388.4400 Address: 2244 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531

For more information, NCS4 would be happy to help you with any questions you may have with the Gulf Coast area. Please E-mail us at [email protected].