East Biloxi Guide

Welcome to East Biloxi

East Biloxi stretches along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, shaped by generations of seafood industry heritage and a deep-rooted Catholic community. The area's modest shotgun houses and raised cottages tell the story of Vietnamese, Croatian, and Slavic fishing families who built their lives around the water. Today, you'll find working shrimp boats still docked along the Back Bay, alongside newer mixed-use development slowly reshaping the landscape.

Local schools like Nativity of BVM Elementary, Mercy Cross High School, and Applegate Early Learning Center serve the community, while The Mississippi Micro School Freedom Movement offers alternative education approaches. The neighborhood maintains its working-class character despite ongoing coastal development, with corner grocery stores, seafood markets, and small restaurants that haven't changed hands in decades. Access to the beach remains a defining feature, with Highway 90 running parallel to the shore.

East Biloxi tends to attract those drawn to authentic coastal living without the polish of resort areas—families with multigenerational Gulf Coast ties, service industry workers, and buyers seeking more affordable waterfront proximity. It's a place where community remains tightly woven, and the rhythm of commercial fishing still influences daily life.