Growing numbers of retirees are discovering the advantages of retirement living on the Gulf Coast. Mississippi does not tax pensions or retirement benefits.

Spanning 26 miles of white sand beach, Mississippi's Gulf Coast region ranks among the best retirement areas in the nation. This popular coastal area has long been noted for a mild climate and fresh seafood.

An exciting mix of diverse people of all ages call Mississippi their home. Residents enjoy the expanded services that growth has provided, while the qualities making the Coast a great place to live have been preserved.

From the city atmosphere of Gulfport and Biloxi to the comfortable small-town ambiance of Long Beach, Pass Christian, and D'Iberville, each community has an individual character developed over generations. These communities are bound by the common thread of history with some cities tracing their beginnings to 1699.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is truly a melting pot. Newcomers are welcomed with open arms and appreciated for the diverse tastes and perspectives they add to our communities.
Known for its hospitality, the Gulf Coast is a major tourism destination. Casino gaming offers non-stop action and nationally recognized entertainment. Music industry headliners perform to sellout crowds at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center. Professional hockey, major college basketball tournaments and rodeos also make regular appearances at the Coliseum. Art and the arts thrive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Museums and community theaters abound and the Gulf Coast Symphony enjoys substantial patronage.

The world's best shrimp, tasty crabs and succulent oysters harvested from the Gulf waters are the staples of our local cuisine. Famous restaurants invite you to sample our seafood harvest.

Real value in retirement living...
People from across the nation now recognize what we've known all along; the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers real value in retirement living. Mississippi offers a high standard of living, beautiful scenery, historical treasures and more...

Recreational opportunities are as diverse as the people on the Mississippi Coast. From deep-sea or freshwater fishing, to a lazy day exploring the rivers and bayous to an exhilarating sail to the Gulf Island National Seashore, the opportunites to get out and enjoy the great outdoors are unlimited. If spending time on the links is your style, you can choose from 25 golf courses on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With facilites ranging from modest municipal courses to plush links designed by America's top PGA pros, you'll find a course to challenge your handicap. You can keep on top of your golf game year round.

It's easy, come see us. We hope you'll stay! By plane, car, or even a boat, it's easy to get here from there or there from here. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport offers jet service to major hubs from one of the largest airports in the state. International flights are available from New Orleans, only 50 minutes to the west on Interstate Highway 10. If travel by car or R.V. is more your style, interstate and four-lane U.S. highways connect the Coast to all other areas of North America. Of course, our location on the Gulf of Mexico opens up the whole world if you decide to take a cruise on that new yacht. So, take this as an invitation to come visit. We hope you'll want to stay!