Cruizin' The Coast...any one here from Mississippi?

[2LaneCruzer]

Sharn Jean and I are planning on driving to Biloxi and participating in Cruizin' the Coast. Never been there, but have heard so much about it. Plan on driving my '60 Impala after spending some big bucks to get her all spiffied up and ready to roll...I'm told there will be around 5000 classic cars registered and lots of stuff to keep the old farts entertained, including casinos by the dozen. I personally am looking forward to some FRESH seafood; meeting a lot of car folks from across the country (this one and several others) and just having a good time. Any suggestions, recommendations and/or testimonials out there? Thanks in advance;

Dennis.

 

[buckle97]

Cruisin' the Coast is an amazing event. Literally classic cars as far as you can see in every direction. The traffic, which is normally not bad in the area, is pretty horrific during this time but for the most part people just park and watch the cars go by. If you are driving in it you will probably have a grin on your face the whole week. The most disappointing part for a spectator like myself is when you have all these fine classic cars going by and someone in a 2012 Camaro jumps in the middle of it. You will not have to look far to find fine seafood or a fine casino.

Lawrence

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Cool! We're staying at a casino in Biloxi; wife likes the slot machines, I like fried oysters and shrimp scampi. It's a two day drive, a long treck for a 53 year old Chevy, but we're really looking forward to some of that Southern hospitality, beautiful beaches and classic cars. Never can tell what will happen when a bunch of Okies get out of town for a few days!

 

[MacLawn]

Ok, welcome to The Hospitality State! And, I hope we live up to our motto for you! You must eat some good gulf coast shrimp! Other seafood too. Right on hwy. 90, between Biloxi and Gulfport, is a good place, can't remember the name now, but ask some locals. And, Mississippi catfish is the best there is. If you happen to come via I 10, stop and eat at Hendersons near.... Forgot name of town! Hey, I barely remember me own name!

 

[bdeboer]

Take some pictures, love the old cars

 

[JakeBrake]

For seafood on the beach or very close to the beach, we like McElroy's Harbor House at the Biloxi Yacht Harbor, Mary Mahoney in Biloxi (very close to the Beau Rivage Casino), White Caps and Blow Fly Inn in Gulfport.

All are old pre-casino restaurants. McElroy's, White Caps, and Blow Fly Inn were totally destroyed by Hurricane Camille in 1969 and by Hurricane Katrrina in 2005. They have been totally rebuilt since Katrina. Mary Mahoney was heavily damaged by both hurricanes. McElroy's also has a restaurant in Ocean Springs. This was their only location after Katrina for about five years until the new McElroy's at Biloxi Yacht Harbor was completed.

To the best of my knowledge none of these restaurants are associated with a casino.

Now about that 1960 Chevrolet Impala. Back in the 1960's when I was in the USMC stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, one of my Louisiana buddies owned a 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible. I made a couple of round trip homes with him. He would drop me off at my home in Mississippi and continue to his home in western Louisiana and he would pick me up on his way back to Camp Lejeune. We took turns driving and drove straight through. It was about 850 miles to my house. This was pre-interstate days with mostly two lane highways.

My Louisiana buddy had bought the Impala from a fellow Marine who used the car to travel North every weekend, rain or shine, snow or ice, into that part of the Northeast where they used plenty of salt on the roads. So this was about 1965. The 1960 Chevrolet was already showing substantial body rust.

 

[1bush2hog]

Take some pictures, love the old cars

Better yet...post a pic of that Impala

 

[2LaneCruzer]

For seafood on the beach or very close to the beach, we like McElroy's Harbor House at the Biloxi Yacht Harbor, Mary Mahoney in Biloxi (very close to the Beau Rivage Casino), White Caps and Blow Fly Inn in Gulfport.

All are old pre-casino restaurants. McElroy's, White Caps, and Blow Fly Inn were totally destroyed by Hurricane Camille in 1969 and by Hurricane Katrrina in 2005. They have been totally rebuilt since Katrina. Mary Mahoney was heavily damaged by both hurricanes. McElroy's also has a restaurant in Ocean Springs. This was their only location after Katrina for about five years until the new McElroy's at Biloxi Yacht Harbor was completed.

To the best of my knowledge none of these restaurants are associated with a casino.

Now about that 1960 Chevrolet Impala. Back in the 1960's when I was in the USMC stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, one of my Louisiana buddies owned a 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible. I made a couple of round trip homes with him. He would drop me off at my home in Mississippi and continue to his home in western Louisiana and he would pick me up on his way back to Camp Lejeune. We took turns driving and drove straight through. It was about 850 miles to my house. This was pre-interstate days with mostly two lane highways.

My Louisiana buddy had bought the Impala from a fellow Marine who used the car to travel North every weekend, rain or shine, snow or ice, into that part of the Northeast where they used plenty of salt on the roads. So this was about 1965. The 1960 Chevrolet was already showing substantial body rust.

The 1960 Chevy Convertible is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, in my opinion. They are a real treasure. And thanks for the info; I really appreciate it. I will save it, pass it on and put it to good use.

Regards,
Dennis.