Pelican's Paradise - Vacation Rental

04/11/2026

We visited The Mosaic Turtle today while we were out and about in town today. Go by and check out this new store in Ocean Springs.

12/26/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We are so thankful for all the families we have hosted at our home.

11/11/2025

Saturday December 13th Stay Tuned!

11/07/2025

10/28/2025

Recent fun in Ocean Springs

10/28/2025

🎶🎉 Feel the Beat at the 47th Annual Peter Anderson Festival! 🎉🎶

Get ready for unforgettable vibes in downtown Ocean Springs on November 8 and 9 from 9 AM to 5 PM! Alongside stunning art and mouthwatering food, we’ve got live music that’ll have you dancing in the streets! Performances at 10 AM and 2 PM each day will be popping up all over the festival:

🎤 Amber Hrabak bringing soulful sounds to the L&N Depot
🎸 Saint Social rocking out at Cash Alley
🎶 Jessica Horton sharing sweet melodies at Washington and Government
🥁 Karate Kids drumming up excitement at the Blue Moon Experience
📻 iHeart Radio spinning tunes at the L&N Depot/Washington Ave

🎨 With over 400 incredible artists, food to satisfy every craving, and music filling the air, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss! Grab your friends, find your groove, and make this festival one to remember!

10/28/2025

🌟 Get Ready for the 47th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival! 🌟

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, 2025, as downtown Ocean Springs comes alive with more than 400 artists and crafters, delicious food, and live entertainment all weekend long, presented by Blue Moon! Celebrate creativity, community, and coastal charm at one of Mississippi’s premier fine arts festivals.

📅 Festival Hours:
⏰ Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
🚧 Roads reopen for traffic at 7 PM Sunday

🚧 Road Closures & Festival Footprint
To keep the festival area safe and walkable, road closures will be in effect from 3 AM Saturday until 7 PM Sunday. Be sure to review the festival map for detours and the best routes around downtown!

🚙 Road Closures Include:

* Washington Ave. from Calhoun St. to Bienville Blvd.
* Government St. from Washington Ave. to Magnolia St.
* Porter Ave. from Bellande Ave. to Jackson Ave.
* DeSoto St. from Cash Alley to Church St.
* Bellande Ave. & Kotzum Ave. (intersections only)

Please note: no golf carts, skateboards, or bicycles are allowed inside the festival zone. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed starting at 3:30 AM on November 8.

🚍 Shuttles & Golf Cart Taxis
Skip the parking stress and ride the shuttle or hop on a golf cart taxi!
Shuttle Pick-Up Locations:

* Greyhound Stadium (off Government St. and Hanley Rd.)
* Ocean Springs Upper Elementary & Oak Park (off Government St. and Holcomb Blvd.)

Shuttle Schedule: Runs every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, stopping at Government St./Porter Ave. and Government St./Magnolia Ave.

Downtown Carts will also offer complimentary golf cart taxis from off-site parking areas for added convenience!

✨ Festival Tips for the Best Experience
Plan ahead and take your time exploring all the amazing booths, food courts, and entertainment! Don’t forget to stop by official Peter Anderson Festival merchandise booths to grab this year’s commemorative shirt and other keepsakes.

Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates — or visit www.peterandersonfestival.com for maps, parking info, and all festival details.

🎨 We can’t wait to celebrate 47 years of art, music, and community with you in Ocean Springs!

10/04/2025

Can y’all help name the hermit crab? Click the page’s post below and submit a name or vote for your favorite.

🎄🦀✨ Gulfport Harbor Lights - Winter Festival has a brand-new hermit crab in our holiday display, and he needs the perfect Christmas name!

We’re asking all our Harbor Lights families to help us out—drop your festive name ideas in the comments below! 🎅🎁
Make sure to hit 👍 on the names you like the most so we know the community’s favorites.

W can’t wait to see all the fun and festive ideas you come up with! 🌊❄️

City of Gulfport - Mayor's Office

08/30/2025

So many fun things to do in Ocean Springs.

07/13/2025

So grateful for such positive reviews of our home.