Bay St. Louis, MS Real Estate, Homes For Sale, School & Area Information

October is probably the nicest time of the year to visit Bay St Louis with daily high temperatures in the 70s and low temps in the 50s. Walking the streets of Old Town can be enjoyed without the need to wipe your perspiration-filled brow or worrying about suffering from a heatstroke.

Along with the wonderful weather, Cruisin' The Coast starts the first Sunday of October and runs for eight consecutive days. Antique cars from years gone-by fill the streets of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with Bay St Louis being the favorite stop for most cruisers. The availability of restaurants, local watering holes, and shopping on the cruiser's main procession route creates a great atmosphere for all attending this event.

Spending the day looking over the hundreds of restored cars and eating some Mississippi Gulf Coast seafood while looking over the beautiful Bay St Louis Harbor is an enjoyable time that will be remembered for a long time. Many October visitors fall in love with Bay St Louis and decide to make this small town their permanent home, or at the very least, an annual place to visit.

Located in downtown Bay St. Louis, there is a statue of Jean Baptiste Le Moyne in honor of his exploration of the Bay of Saint Louis. On August 25, 1699, it was erected and named for Louis IX of France. Jean Baptiste was the founder of New Orleans.

Bay Saint Louis is about the most charming place in Mississippi. It took me years to discover "Old Town". I simply assumed my commute down Highway 90 was all of Bay Saint Louis. By all accounts, the fast food restaurants, retail stores and the likes are up on the main road, but the heart of the city begins on Main Street. At Main Street and Beach Boulevard you will find Hancock County's original bank, a harbor, restaurants with local cuisine, mom and pop shoppes, antiques, and if you stray a few steps any direction - tons of cottages and historic homes. Come visit soon.

In 2015, SmartAsset.com ranked Bay St. Louis among the Top 10 most affordable beach communities. It said that not only is it affordable, but they also liked the historic architecture throughout the town. Bay St Louis is becoming a desirable place to call home.

The Carroll House is tucked away in a late 1800s cottage in the heart of Bay St. Louis. It was recently voted as one of the Top 10 B&Bs in the State of Mississippi, which is a huge accolade. It prides itself on luxurious rooms, gourmet dining, and huge doses of southern hospitality, which is what makes it such a fan favorite of locals and guests alike. Located in the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis, The Carroll House is within walking distance of many of the local hot spots.

If you take Beach Boulevard to the very end, you will end up in the Silver Slipper parking lot. This little gem is tucked away from the rest of the world, and it is a quaint casino with very good customer service. The newest addition to this casino is its hotel. Its plush rooms offer views of the beaches and bayous. The casino also offers hotel packages that can include golf and/or fishing charters. The Silver Slipper's RV park is beachfront and very close to the state park. Silver Slipper offers three different dining options, and they have some of the best crab legs on their buffet.

Saint Stanislaus College (commonly called SSC) is an excellent high school for young men in Bay St. Louis. It is a private, all-boys school, and it is the only Coast school that offers boarding facilities to its students. It caters to local students and boarders from all over the world.

Their college preparatory program helps boys to excel in all academics while also grooming them to be gentlemen of great character. SSC also offers many sports programs, and many of these compete on the state level for championships. Their unique summer camp has programs that cater to boys and girls up to age 15, and include arts/crafts, swimming, sailing, archery, among many others. Another fun fact about this high school is its mascot, the Rock-a-Chaw. A Rock-a-chaw is a fierce little sand burr, and it is artfully depicted on most of their literature.

Our Lady Academy is a private, all-girl school in Bay St. Louis. It excels in creating dynamic women who are grounded in independent thinking, sports, and academics. OLA focuses on the unique qualities of each girl and strives to help them reach their full potential in business and community. I attended this school from 7th to 12th grade, and loved every aspect of it. There is a great sense of community within the campus. With the small class size, there is personalized attention that students get from the teachers to help them excel in whatever their passion may be!

Not only is Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast one of the largest employers in Bay St. Louis, it also offers a little bit of something for everyone. Hollywood Casino is home to The Bridges Golf Course, an Arnold Palmer-designed signature course. It is also the first resort course to obtain the Audubon International's Certified Silver Signature Status. This accolade rewards their efforts to create and maintain a golf course in harmony with nature and natural habitats. Hollywood Casino also offers an RV park, hotel, marina, and lazy river. Not to mention gaming, weekend entertainment, and delicious restaurant choices. They also run a round-trip trolley service to various places in Old Town Bay St. Louis. This is a great way to take a leisurely tour of the city!

The Silver Slipper Casino is a beachfront casino that has recently added a hotel! Locals and tourists go to enjoy live music, fine dining, assorted buffet food, over 961 slots, 28 table games, and a keno parlor. Come find what you enjoy to do!

One of the tourist and locals favorite venues is our 14 story waterfront hotel, the Hollywood Casino. This is situated on an Arnold Palmer golf course minutes away from the Gulf Coast beaches. They offer live music, a pool, a lazy river, and a hotel.

Bay St Louis has a ton of coastal Southern charm and it's trending! Southern Living Magazine named Bay St. Louis one of their 50 Best Places in the South in 2016! Budget Travel Magazine named it one of the "Coolest Small Towns in America" in 2013 and Coastal Living Magazine named Bay St. Louis one of the top ten small beach towns in the country for 2010!

The motto "A Place Apart" could not be more fitting for Bay St. Louis. Voted one of America's Coolest Small Towns (by Budget Travel), Bay St. Louis is rich in personality, history, festivals, and the arts. Whether you are enjoying Blues Music, eating great seafood on the beach, or strolling through the local art galleries, Bay St. Louis is a wonderful and vibrant place to be. There is always something to do and experience here!