Is Long Beach Beachfront safe?
Long Beach, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Long Beach Beachfront as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Long Beach Beachfront
“Go. South Long Beach is one of the quietest and safest coastal communities on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Violent crime is very low, and the area offers a relaxed, family-friendly seaside environment with easy access to the beach and local dining.”
About the area
South Long Beach encompasses the coastal corridor between Railroad Street and the scenic Highway 90 beachfront, anchored by the charming, walkable Jeff Davis Avenue. It features a blend of rebuilt post-Katrina coastal homes, peaceful residential side streets, and public harbor amenities. Visitors will find a slow-paced Gulf Coast atmosphere with scenic waterfront paths and welcoming local eateries.
- Coastal Town
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet / Residential
- Scenic Waterfront
Walking and biking in Long Beach Beachfront
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but the wide paved multi-use path running alongside US-90 connects cyclists continuously east toward Gulfport and west toward Pass Christian.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Mississippi and national benchmarks
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained coastal residential properties
- Scenic and well-lit waterfront boardwalk with active local police patrols
- Close-knit community feel with low traffic outside of major holiday weekends
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins near public beach parking lots
- Pedestrian and cyclist safety challenges crossing high-speed traffic on US-90 (Beach Boulevard)
- Severe weather and storm surge vulnerability during hurricane season
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in South Long Beach. There are no encampments or concentrated panhandling, and services are primarily based further east in Gulfport and Biloxi.
What Long Beach Beachfront is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and fishermen around the harbor and beach path.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and pleasant with light foot traffic along Jeff Davis Avenue and beachgoers along the coast.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable, with diners gathering around local restaurants and sunset watchers on the pier.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low activity and safe, though lighting can be dim on residential side streets away from the main commercial strip.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates limited bus service in the area, primarily via Route 34 (Pass Road) to the north and seasonal/connecting coastal routes, though most visitors rely entirely on personal vehicles.
Parking is abundant and free throughout South Long Beach, including dedicated public surface lots at Long Beach Harbor and curbside spaces along Jeff Davis Avenue.
Things to do in Long Beach Beachfront
- Walk or fish off the Long Beach Harbor pier while catching panoramic views of the Mississippi Sound
- Stroll along Jeff Davis Avenue to browse local coastal boutiques and independent cafes
- Bike or jog along the paved multi-use pathway running parallel to Highway 90
Local favorites
- Radish Lofts & Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (380)Upscale Southern dining on Jeff Davis Avenue focusing on locally sourced Gulf Coast ingredients.
- Harbor View Cafe · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Casual waterfront spot serving hearty breakfasts, seafood platters, and po'boys.
- Steve's Marina Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.3★ (820)Longstanding local staple offering fresh catch specials and harbor views from its deck.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.