Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Ocean Springs is a city of 18,646 people in Jackson County, Mississippi, founded in 1699.
Why visit Ocean Springs
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 97 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Biloxi Bay Bridge, Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Halstead Place.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Ocean Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Biloxi and west of Gautier. It is part of the Pascagoula metropolitan area. The population was 18,429 at the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 18,434 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Ocean Springs, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks12
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
Museum · 2.4 mi
Art museum in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
510 Washington Avenue
Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30
Halstead Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Former residence located at East Brach Drive in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Charnley-Norwood House
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
509 East Beach Springs
Senior Citizens Community Center
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
514 Washington Avenue
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes97
The Crawfish House and Grill
Restaurant · Regional, Seafood · 1.9 mi
1801 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00;Tu off
Government Street Grocery
Restaurant · Regional · 2.3 mi
1210 Government Street
Tu,We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Lost Spring Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
700 Bellande Avenue
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Glory Bound Gyro Co.
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
1107 Government Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Phoenicia Gourmet
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
1223 Government Street
Mo-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:30-22:00; Su 07:30-14:30
85 more on the map.
History
The settlement of Fort Maurepas or Old Biloxi, in colonial French Louisiana (New France), began in April 1699 at present-day Ocean Springs, under the authority of King Louis XIV, as Fort Maurepas by Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. It was the first permanent French outpost in French Louisiana and was established as a foothold to prevent Spanish encroachment on France's colonial claims. The site was maintained well into the early 18th century.
The town was briefly called Lynchburg Springs when the first post office was established in 1853. The name Ocean Springs was coined by Dr. William Glover Austin in 1854. He believed the local springs had healing qualities. Ocean Springs became a prosperous resort town and after several years reinvented itself as a historically oriented residential community. The history of the town is celebrated annually in re enactments depicting d'Iberville's landing near a replica of Fort Maurepas. The authorities had authorized John Egan to construct and operate a public wharf near this ancient fort site at the foot of Jackson Avenue prior to the Civil War.
From the History section of Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship19
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.5 mi
4900 Riley Road, Ocean Springs
Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.5 mi
502 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs
Saint James Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.2 mi
709 General Pershing Springs
Christus Victor Lutheran Church and Preschool
Church · 0.9 mi
2755 Bienville Springs
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
School · 1.4 mi
2320 Government Street, Ocean Springs
St Martin East Elementary School
School · 4.1 mi
7508 Rose Farm Road, Ocean Springs
St Martin Upper Elementary
School · 2.3 mi
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd., Ocean Springs
St. Martin Middle School
School · 2.2 mi
10800 Yellow Jacket Blvd., Ocean Springs
Healthcare7
Ocean Springs Discount Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
2120 Bienville Boulevard
Map of Ocean Springs
223 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 44°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 53°F | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 74°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 75°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 75°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 72°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Biloxi (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-31: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- D'Iberville 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Gautier 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Biloxi 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Gulfport 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Long Beach 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Bay St. Louis 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Tillmans Corner 36 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Mobile 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Prichard 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Saraland 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Shrimpboats, Zach123abc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Georgianotthestate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint John's Episcopal Church (Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biloxi Bay Bridge, Zach123abc, CC BY-SA 3.0
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