Tourism Talk - May 2016

Be A Tourist In Your Own Community

Over the next 5 months the Hancock County Tourism Bureau will be highlighting our communities and some of the unique activities for visitors and locals. This month we feature the city of Diamondhead!

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Diamondhead Marina - photo by Ellis Anderson

 Diamondhead is conveniently located between New Orleans and Gulfport/Biloxi at Exit 16 of I-10 and near all area attractions. The public is welcome in Diamondhead, which offers Tennis World, golf, Diamondhead Marina, Diamondhead Airport, dining, and parks and recreation. The City of Diamondhead offers a wide variety of restaurants, bars and shops. Click here for a list of Diamondhead businesses.

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Tennis World

Diamondhead Tennis World features outstanding tennis on eight lighted, state-of-the-art hydra clay tennis courts and is open to the public.  Guests simply pay the daily court fee to play here.

At Tennis World, you will find beginning to advanced players of all age groups who enjoy the social and health aspects of the sport. Tennis World provides the opportunity for U.S.T.A. league play, monthly round robins, tournaments, summer youth clinics, and group or private lessons and more. Tennis World also offers a full-service pro shop and game matching services.

Tennis World offers Junior Summer Golf Clinics and Tennis World Summer Camps.
Tennis World is located at 68198 Diamondhead Drive East in the East Recreation area of Diamondhead. For more information,click here.

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Golf

The Diamondhead Country Club, Golf, and Golf Academy of Diamondhead are located in the center of Diamondhead and offer two 18-hole championship golf courses, and the only indoor/outdoor golf academy on the coast.

The Pine course has well-placed bunkers and water that comes into play on many shots. The Pine plays to 6,832 yards from the blue tees and is rated 72.6.

The Cardinal course offers up wooded, gently rolling terrain with no parallel fairways and extra long sand bunkers. The Cardinal plays to 6,730 yards and is rated 72.6.
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The focus of the Golf Academy of Diamondhead is to provide quality golf instruction to varying ages and skill levels. Programs are available for adults and children (grades 1 through 9) with specials offered throughout the year.

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Marina

Located south of the Diamondhead entrance, the Diamondhead Marina is a full service marina that offers easy access to the Bay of St. Louis. The Ship Store is open Wednesday through Monday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Overnight Slip Rental: For more information, go to www.diamondheadms.org/marina.

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Diamondhead Country Club - open to the public

The Diamondhead Country Club serves up tantalizing dishes in a classy yet casual atmosphere, and the 19th Hole Bar & Grill offers a casual setting to kick back with your favorite beverage after playing or to enjoy a classic breakfast or burger. Live entertainment is offered Thursday and Friday evenings.

​Their full-service restaurant features an excellent a la carte menu, chef specials, lunch and dinner specials and a fabulous Sunday Brunch. Thursdays are karaoke night, and Friday nights feature live entertainment and dancing in the 19th Hole Bar & Grill. 

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Parks and Recreation

In addition to the great amenities they offer all residents and visitors, Diamondhead has several trails fit for walking, cycling, hiking and more.
 
One new site is the Maluhia Garden. The Maluhia Garden is a volunteer-maintained, contribution-funded garden designed as a pleasing site for walking and enjoying nature. The garden’s property was originally owned by Diamondhead Property Owners Association (POA) but was turned over to the City of Diamondhead.

Through fundraisers, grants and donations of horticulture, material and labor, the garden has been landscaped and developed with 11 flower beds bordered with castle wall bricks, a watering system, power to key areas in the garden, three bridges, a flagpole and seating area for VFW Post 2880, a gazebo, a gardener’s retreat, 900 feet of walkway, 470 feet of fencing, a sign designating the garden, and a dedication brick installation area shaped like the Diamondhead logo.
 
Most recently, a Blue Star Memorial Byway marker was installed and dedicated as part of a veteran’s memorial area.

For a list of cycling, walking, hiking, and the country club walking trail go to http://diamondhead.ms.gov/activities/

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