Overview
Pascagoula is on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, on the east side of the Pascagoula River. Besides beaches, it is the site of considerable industry with the Ingalls Shipbuilding Company and other operations. Hurricane Katrina's forces were so strong here in 2005 that they even damaged US Navy ships. Jimmy Buffett and Channing Tatum spent at least part of their childhood here.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Pascagoula
Old Spanish Fort
Said to be the oldest structure in the Mississippi Valley, built in the 1750s.
Round Island Lighthouse
A fairly prominent landmark, even if it isn't by the water.
Jimmy Buffett’s Childhood Home
For Jimmy Buffett fans.
Pascagoula Beach Park
City beach with pier.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Jul. (climate data from nearby Gulf Coast)
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.
- MOB Mobile Regional Airport, Mobile — 29 mi away. Directions
- GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport — 32 mi away. Directions
- PNS Pensacola International Airport, Pensacola — 81 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Old Spanish Fort, Round Island Lighthouse
- Lunch Bozo's Seafood Market
- Afternoon Jimmy Buffett’s Childhood Home, Pascagoula Beach Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Do
Eat
Eat Bozo's Seafood Market
A very laid-back seafood purveyor that doesn't disappoint with shrimp baskets and crawfish and the like.
Sleep
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Gulfport
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