Home to 18,000 residents, the town of Ocean Springs sits on the eastern side of the back bay of Biloxi.
Main attractions in town include the Gulf Islands National Seashore Park on Davis Bayou, the Old L & N Depot in downtown Ocean Springs, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Shearwater Pottery established in 1928.
Hotels and motels in Ocean Springs offer an affordable alternative to the more crowded hotels and motels of nearby Gulfport and Biloxi. The Casinos and many tourist attractions are all within a 15-minute drive.