Pass Christian is a beautiful city. It's a charming city. It's a LAZY city, and I mean that in the
best way possible. Sure, you can vacation in New Orleans. I mean, lassez les
bon temps rouler! You can vacation in Orange Beach, where the water is beautiful
and there's no shortage of sandbar parties. I love both cities, but if
you are just looking to get away and relax, and I mean really relax, Pass
Christian is your city. Downtown is just busy enough for a day of shopping, but
it’s not so big that it will take the wind out of you. It’s great because that
leaves you plenty of time to hit the beach and relax. AND if you really want
to visit these other bustling cities, they are just a short drive away.
Start your day at The Cat
Island Coffeehouse and Pass Christian Books for, well... coffee and books! They share a building that overlooks
the Gulf. Henderson Park is the best spot to get in a walk. You not only have
a beautiful view of the beach, but it’s landscaped with oak trees and
beautiful young magnolia trees. Oh, and if you get there at the right time,
there are sprinklers running EVERYWHERE... if you're into that sort of thing.
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| Cat Island Coffeehouse/Pass Christian Books |
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| Cat Island Coffeehouse/Pass Christian Books |
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| View from Cat Island Coffeehouse/Pass Christian Books |
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| Cat Island Coffeehouse/Pass Christian Books storefront |
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| Henderson Park |
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| Oak Tree in Henderson Park |
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| Sprinklers! (Henderson Park) |
Take a drive down Scenic
Highway 90 and you’ll see towering oak trees and historic homes. Nothing beats
driving down the highway with the open water and bright blue skies on one side and beautiful oak trees on the other.
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| Scenic Hwy 90 |
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| Scenic Hwy 90 |
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| Oak tree on Scenic Hwy 90 |
Stay the night right inside the shopping district at Hotel Whiskey. This hotel has 11 rooms total, so book early! Whiskey Prime, a locally owned restaurant, is located downstairs and specializes in steaks and fresh, local seafood.
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| Hotel Whiskey |
You should also check
out the Pass Christian Harbor. Buy local seafood! My family always hits up the
harbor for fresh shrimp to boil and/or fry. If you aren’t in the market for
seafood, check out the boats! One of
my favorite things to do is read off the names of the boats. Boat owners are
usually pretty creative. You’ll also probably run into a pelican or several.
They are pretty chill until they see movement in the water. Then, you’ll notice
them casually fly upward, and suddenly soar into the water after their prey. Oh,
and one more thing…take in the smell. If it’s your first time at the harbor,
you will probably be put off. Once you fall in love with the coast though, you
will love it.
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| Boats at the Pass Christian Harbor |
