Our first major stop on our road trip from Florida to San Jose, California was the beautiful beach town of Biloxi. After a long day of driving west on I-10, it was the perfect place to relax, stretch our legs, and officially kick off the adventure.

Biloxi Beach has a completely different vibe compared to the beaches back home in Florida. The shoreline is wide and peaceful with soft white sand, calm water, and rows of palm trees lining Beach Boulevard. The views of the Gulf were beautiful, especially in the evening when the sun started setting across the water. It felt laid back and welcoming, which made it a great first overnight stop before continuing the long drive west.

We stayed at Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel, which turned out to be a convenient and comfortable place to stay. One thing that stood out immediately was that bell hop service for luggage is mandatory when checking in. The staff handled everything smoothly and were very friendly. The hotel also has a massive parking lot, so parking was never an issue. They offer both free self-parking and valet service, which was nice after spending all day on the road.

Another thing we liked about the property was that there were plenty of food options without having to leave the hotel. The casino and hotel has five different restaurants, and for dinner we decided to try The Den.

At The Den, we ordered the Fried Oyster Salad and the Fried Catfish Po’boy, and both were delicious. The oysters were crispy and flavorful, and the catfish was perfectly cooked with great seasoning. After driving all day, it was exactly the kind of comfort food we were hoping for.

Biloxi ended up being a great first stop on our cross-country road trip. Between the relaxing beach atmosphere, the convenient hotel stay, and the excellent seafood, it was a memorable way to begin the journey to California.