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Helping Visitors Discover the
CHARM
We invite visitors in not just to see Ocean Springs, but to feel it—whether it’s handing a child a coloring sheet of our town’s landmarks, offering sunglasses to a little one walking through our Visitors Center, or encouraging families to grab a fishing pole and create their own Coast memories. We want people to experience Ocean Springs the way we do.
Behind the scenes? There is a mighty team that is consistently tracking how visitors find us. The Ocean Springs Chamber – Main Street study what they’re searching for, how they use our website, where they’re coming from, and what experiences draw them in. Most of that marketing—digital campaigns, media outreach, and regional advertising—happens outside of what our locals typically see, but it’s all driven by our goal of bringing people here to experience what we love so deeply.
We carefully design every message with our town’s authenticity in mind—from our arts
and events to our tree-lined streets and our community-first spirit. We’re not just selling Ocean Springs, we’re inviting people to be part of it—if only for a weekend—and to take a piece of that slower pace, that genuine hospitality, back home with them.
So, when you see us handing out maps or loading up coolers for an event, know that behind those simple moments is a whole lot of strategy, love, and pride for this place we all call home. We’re not just promoting a town. We’re preserving a
way of life—one story, one visitor, and one local handshake at a time.
“Welcome to Ocean Springs. I hope you enjoy our culture and charm and feel like part of the family. We thank you for visiting our wonderful city.”
— Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox
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