If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Gulfport Beach, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Gulfport. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Coliseum Beach.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Port of Gulfport— just one of the monuments in central Gulfport. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.