Get Active - Together Itinerary
Get Active - Together
An Active Stay in Ocean Springs
This trip is for early light, salt air, tired legs, and good sleep. For people who like to move in the morning, rest in the afternoon, and earn their dinners. Ocean Springs becomes your playground—water, trails, bikes, bayous, and wind.
Your Pre-Arrival Download Packet
We’ll send a digital packet before arrival, including:
- Scenic driving directions from 298 Porter Avenue to downtown Ocean Springs (we recommend the coastal route—10 minutes longer and worth every view)
- Directions from the airport to NERV Haven
- A curated Spotify playlist for your coastal drive
- An activewear packing guide for a memorable stay
What to Pack
Think light, breathable, unfussy.
- Your favorite Spotify playlist for long drives and early mornings
- Comfortable sneakers for jogging, trails, and boardwalks
- Four cool summer tops and shorts
- A floppy sun hat or cap (especially for boat days)
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes for kayaking and boating
- Sand-proof slippers or Crocs
- Athletic wear
- One elegantly casual outfit for dinner
- Pajamas for recovery nights
- Sunblock (non-negotiable)
Arrival Day: Shake Off the Road
Rent a car if you want freedom; Uber works if you’re keeping things close.
Take the coastal road to 298 Porter Avenue—slower, saltier, worth it.
Drop bags, get oriented, then wake your body up:
- A 2.1-mile jog out and back along Front Beach Road. No shade—plan accordingly.
That night, eat downtown at Eat Drink Love or Glory Bound Gyro Co. Keep it clean, nourishing, and simple. Sleep comes easily here.
Day One: Fishing Day
Early start. On the water by 8:00 a.m. with Captain Leo for a three-hour group fishing trip. Sun, movement, patience.
After:
- Casual lunch
- Stop at Rouses Grocery (8 minutes away) for ingredients to prepare your fish dinner
Evening options:
- Cook together, movie night in, or eat out
- Consider a casual but delicious dinner at Murky Waters BBQ
- Or wander downtown and follow the sound of live music
Day Two: Paddle Board Morning
Ease into the day.
- Breakfast—fuel, not fuss at District Coffee
- Stretch with a yoga video, lift light weights, or bike easy
- Add intention with a personal trainer session or begin with Selah Pilates
Mid-morning:
- Head to O.S. Paddle Board Rentals and get on the water
Lunch stays casual at Lil’ Market & Deli.
Afternoon recovery:
- ethOS Wellness Spa — infrared therapy, deep tissue, or the Cellar Beer & Wine Experience
Before dinner, wander local galleries. Art lands differently when the body’s already tired. Consider dinner at Lady May or Mosaic—live music and great energy.
Day Three: Bike Day
Start early with good coffee at Bright Eyed Coffee.
Choose your ride:
- Easy ride: Rent bikes or e-bikes and take the Park Loop
- Serious ride: Live Oaks Bicycle Route with gravel or road bikes from Biloxi Cycle Works
Refuel with a healthy lunch at Government Street Grocery.
Optional afternoon adventure:
- Gator tour at Moss Point (about a 34-minute drive)
Dinner when hungry at a casual spot like Lost Springs Brewing—food trucks, live music, easy energy.
Day Four: Bayou Kayak Day
Breakfast, then head inland.
Call Old Fort Bayou Canoe & Kayak Rental
7718 Bass St, Ocean Springs (about 13 minutes away)
Paddle slow. Watch birds. Let the bayou set the pace.
After:
- Lunch
- Shearwater Pottery for beauty and history
- Browse books at The Porter Collective
Dinner is earned tonight: Vestige—thoughtful, quiet, and worth dressing up for.
Day Five: Wind & Water
Breakfast, then to Biloxi.
Schedule a tour with Biloxi Boat Tours. Depending on your time on the water:
- Biloxi Harbor Cruise (~45 minutes)
- Deer Island Ferry (~2 hours)
After the water:
- Visit the Maritime Museum
- Lunch at Biloxi Waterfront Café
Dinner somewhere known for excellent seafood—Desi Vega’s Steakhouse or Mary Mahoney’s.
Day Six: Windy Sails, Part II
- Breakfast
- Group wing foil or kitesurfing lesson with Bending Pines
- Lunch stays light
Late afternoon:
- Tennis at Inner Harbor Park
Evening is about recovery: stretch, hydrate, eat well, sleep deeply.
Day Seven: Open Space
No agenda.
Options:
- Davis Bayou for walking, birding, and quiet
- A final beach stroll
- One last bike ride or swim
- Or simply sitting, watching the day unfold
Departure: Leave Light
- Follow check-out procedures
- Start the towels
- Leave a note on the inspiration wall
- Head to the airport with tired legs and clear lungs