Spring Beach Walk

Have you been to Front Beach in Ocean Springs lately?  I decided to walk the beautifully landscaped walkway from the Ocean Springs Yacht Club to the Ocean Springs Harbor and back and see what is going on there and who uses the beach right now....I parked at the Yacht Club and took a closer look at the mosaic art and walkway under the bridge to the new fishing pier

The mosaic designs were selected from a group of local artist's renderings and then constructed to enhance a visitor's experience to the beach.  Ok, time to start walking............

Ocean Springs Yacht Club is busy early this morning.

Weather is gloomy but still a great day to be at the beach!

The amenities along front beach have been established since Katrina.  We have a wonderful walkway that is lighted at night, has showers, picnic tables, green areas, portable restrooms, brick firepits. A great way to enjoy nature and it is Free!!!

I observed pelicans, sea gulls and herons all enjoying the peaceful morning...Would you like to bring a fishing pole and fish? Or how about crabbing?  There are several options.....

This site is near an old seafood plant

This pier features a fish cleaning station and is well lit at night

The Ocean Springs Harbor also features a pier and a boat launch.............

The Marine Mart run by Kenny Dinero, is a great place to get bait and maybe a cold beer or a cup of coffee.

(Be sure to bring your own cup!)  There are always a few guys that hang out there in the morning and are willing to give you a heads up on fishing conditions and bait availability.  Ok, so what can you do at the beach?...well.....How about giving man's best friend a little exercise?  I met this man walking his french poodle name "Jean Luc" after a character from Star Trek......

Jean Luc is smiling, he is soooo happy to be at the beach!

I saw walkers, runners, bikers (as in bicycles), families setting up picnics, sunbathers and a large group of students who were brought to the beach as a reward for good grades.............

There is a great pavilion at Fort Maurepas with restrooms, picnic tables and a children's play area.

So, just pile everybody in the car, load up the cooler, bring the beach chairs and umbrellas and have a mini vacay............just a few minutes from home!!!! 

Enjoy................If you have suggestions of other Ocean Springs places I need to blog about please comment at the end of the blog................