Overview
Grand Isle is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It is a barrier island connected to the mainland by bridge/causeway.
1 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Grand Isle
Grand Tarpon Rodeo
Fishing rodeo late July
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 94°F; winter lows dip to about 46°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby New Orleans)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans — 55 mi away (major hub). Directions
- GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport — 99 mi away. Directions
The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans. It is about 2 hours and 40 minutes away
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Get in
By plane
The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans. It is about 2 hours and 40 minutes away
By car
Grand Isle is located at the southernmost terminus of Louisiana highway 1, about 65 miles south of Raceland and Houma.
See
Grand Isle State Park has a nice beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Do
At Grand Isle State Park, there is canoe and kayak rental.
Drink
Sleep
- Blue Dolphin Inn, (985) 787-3697. Offering beachside cottages and camping areas.
- Landry House, (985) 787-2207. A bed and breakfast.
Go next
Port Fourchon is an interesting stop, on highway 1 back to the mainland. Houma is the closest sizeable town. New Orleans is about 100 miles away via highway 1 and U.S. 90.
Nearby
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Jean Lafitte
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Avondale
City / town · 3 listings · 48 mi away
Houma
City / town · 18 listings · 49 mi away
Chalmette
City / town · 1 listings · 50 mi away
New Orleans
City / town · 33 listings · 50 mi away
Jefferson
City / town · 10 listings · 51 mi away
Luling
City / town · 4 listings · 52 mi away
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