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Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:14 pm
Posted by BRHSBulldog
Member since Aug 2015
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Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:14 pm
Thinking about taking the family and an exchange student to Ship Island. Is the South Side beach nice? I was there about 20 years ago and remember clear water and white sandy beaches, much nicer than the MS beaches at Biloxi and elsewhere. Is the south Ship Island beach still nice?
Posted by DaTroof
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2015
981 posts
Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:20 pm to
Short answer - yes. You can usually find your own secluded part of the beach as long as it's not a holiday weekend. Ship is nice for the family and you can also head further east to Horn but it's a little more of a party atmosphere on Horn. Biloxi beaches are currently closed due to the algae but last I checked the islands are safe for swimming.
Posted by keakar
Member since Jan 2017
30152 posts
Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:20 pm to
if it was 20 years ago it might be barely more then a sand bar by now

go to google earth and check out the satellite imagery to see what to expect

look at it here: LINK
This post was edited on 7/21/19 at 1:25 pm
Posted by Bill Parker?
Member since Jan 2013
4495 posts
Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:48 pm to
Pro-tip: assume that the exchange student, if a female, hails from a country that has different ideas about modesty. You might want to have a brief discussion regarding attire.
Posted by HotKoolaid
Member since Oct 2017
444 posts
Posted on 7/21/19 at 2:42 pm to
quote:

Ship Island beach still nice?


Absolutely. It's about a mile and half to the Camille cut from the ferry dock. It's cool to look at from the ground if you feel like making the walk. It's a mile to the west end which can also be cool spot. With the spillway still open the water is not as pretty as usual. Got a pretty stiff westerly on Tuesday that should dirty it up but with any luck it will be better by the weekend.

If you are taking your own boat and have any questions I'll be happy to help you. Otherwise enjoy the ferry ride and don't forget to bring bug spray. The gnats and horse flies can be challenging.
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
5981 posts
Posted on 7/21/19 at 7:10 pm to
We went yesterday with my wife, kids, and sisters family. The south side of the beach was nice but still dirty from Barry. The water was not dirty but not super clear. We rented 2 chairs/umbrellas so we could visit while the kids played in the sand. It was a good day.
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