Beach time and local art share the itinerary in Bay St. Louis, where Old Town Bay St. Louis and the Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum give you reasons to step away from the sand. Spend a morning browsing shops and paintings, settle in for a coastal meal, and leave room for a separate science-focused outing in nearby Pearlington.
Yes, 8 of our Bay St. Louis homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 52 of our Bay St. Louis vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Bay St. Louis team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >A Bay St. Louis getaway works well for couples, friends, and families who want beach days with shops, art, and meals woven in. As you compare Bay St. Louis vacation rentals, weigh the home's location against your plans: time around Old Town, access to the beach, or a mix of local stops and drives to nearby attractions.
Choose the property type, bedroom layout, and gathering space that fit your group before booking. Each home is unique, so review its listing for amenities, parking, pet policies, and other features rather than assuming the same setup across homes.
Start with the city's art and shopping, then leave part of the day open for the beach. These two stops work together for a relaxed introduction to Bay St. Louis.
Old Town brings together local shops, galleries, restaurants, and music in the city's downtown area. Browse at your own pace and make it part of a day that includes a meal by the water.
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The Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum celebrates the artist's work and now welcomes visitors at 105 South Toulme Street, at Main and Toulme streets. Pair this indoor art stop with an Old Town walk for a closer look at the city's creative side.
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Plan meals around Old Town and Beach Boulevard, where cafés and coastal restaurants let you combine dining with downtown browsing or time by the water. Start with a coffee stop on South Second Street, then return to the waterfront for a seafood meal.
Mockingbird Cafe serves Coast Roast Coffee & Tea in an 1868 building on South Second Street in Old Town. Make it a morning stop before exploring the shops or heading toward the beach.
Trapani's Eatery sits on North Beach Boulevard and features seafood, including oysters and shrimp dishes. It gives you a waterfront-area meal to pair with an Old Town afternoon.
Keep Bay St. Louis as your beach-and-art home base, with a separate outing when your group wants a change of scene. You don't need to turn every day into a regional road trip.
INFINITY Science Center is a space and Earth science museum in Pearlington, outside Bay St. Louis. Plan a regional drive and a half-day outing for science-minded travelers and families, leaving the rest of the day for the beach or a meal back in town.
