Ocean Springs

Nestled at the heart of the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast, lined

with white beaches, shaded by majestic live oak trees, and caressed

by gentle sea breezes, Ocean Springs has grown over the last century

from a small fishing and agricultural village into a lively arts community.

With rich historical roots beginning with the establishment of a French

beachhead in 1699, Ocean Springs was incorporated in 1892 with fewer

than 600 residents and has grown to a population of 17,442 as of 2010.

Ocean Springs is a modern cosmopolitan mix of creative arts, fine

dining, light industry, and seashore recreation. A visit to Ocean Springs

is a pleasant mix of old and new, with quiet tree-lined streets, busy

galleries and museums, restful parks, and treasured memories of the past.