Things to do in Gulfport, Florida

Start with an alcohol-free drink.

Sober Bar is Gulfport’s alcohol-free cocktail bar and coffee house at 3062 Beach Blvd S. Start with coffee and breakfast from 7am, or come back for live jazz every Sunday with the Western Gypsies. Brunch is 10am to 1pm.

Explore the waterfront.

Williams Pier: the Walter and Bert Williams Fishing Pier, at 54th Street South and Shore Boulevard. Free admission, with fishing access, benches, and lighting.

Gulfport Beach: city beach on Shore Boulevard between 54th and 58th Streets, open 4 a.m. to midnight, with sand, a playground, restrooms, and the pier.

Eat local.

Sober Bar & Kitchen: the kitchen at 3062 Beach Blvd S serves the full menu from open to close, with alcohol-free cocktails and coffee.

O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille: waterfront dining at 5405 Shore Blvd S. Open daily 11 a.m. to midnight, with live bands.

Shop & stroll.

Gulfport Night Market: first Friday and third Saturday, 5–9 p.m., with local makers, food, and live music along Beach Boulevard.

Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market: a year-round Tuesday market on Beach Boulevard, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., with produce, artisan goods, and local musicians.

Gulfport Beach Bazaar: coastal gifts, souvenirs, and vintage goods on Beach Boulevard.

Events worth planning around.

GeckoFest: Gulfport’s annual street festival. Check the chamber’s event page for the next date.

An afternoon in Gulfport.

1. Start at Sober Bar for a coffee or alcohol-free cocktail.
2. Walk the pier and catch the breeze.
3. Browse the shops along Beach Boulevard.
4. Come back to Sober Bar for dinner; the kitchen serves the full menu from open to close.
5. Stay for a sunset mocktail.