


The main beach, a 26-mile white-sand shore, is lined with many grand oak trees and numerous golf courses, with not too many buildings. A string of barrier islands just off the coast protects the beaches from storms and make waters calm for swimming. The town is a historic center of old, well-preserved buildings, mostly "low-rise.".
The moderate temperatures and gentle gulf breezes in Biloxi have been drawing tourists since long before there were casinos. Temperatures average 52°F at their coldest and 82°F at their warmest, with a year-round average of 74°F. Rain falls just enough to keep the golf courses and famous azaleas lush and blooming.