Hancock district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Diamondhead

Diamondhead is a town in Hancock district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 8,132 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 beaches & coast, 29 churches and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Spanish Trail Church (15 km), Pass Christian Light (18 km) and Merrill Shell Bank Light (25 km).

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Diamondhead, Mississippi
Diamondhead, Hancock district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Diamondhead at a glance

Location
Hancock district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 8,132
Coordinates
30.3946° N, 89.3639° W
Places within 50 km
133 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Diamondhead

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Diamondhead

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Diamondhead. The closest is A Hoda Lake Dam (13 km); the best-known is Lake Borgne Light (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Diamondhead

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Diamondhead. The closest is Whitfield Bight (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Diamondhead

40 churches within 100 km of Diamondhead. The closest is Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (5 km); the best-known is Spanish Trail Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Diamondhead

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Diamondhead. The closest is Hawk at War Memorial Park (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Diamondhead

17 museums within 100 km of Diamondhead. The closest is Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Diamondhead

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Diamondhead. The closest is Mississippi Aquarium (33 km); the best-known is Crosby Arboretum (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Diamondhead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Diamondhead
  2. 5 km Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church · church, Harrison
  3. 7 km Whitfield Bight · beach, Harrison
  4. 3 km Saint Louis Bay · beach, Harrison
  5. 2 km Bay of Saint Louis · beach, Harrison
  6. 14 km Spanish Trail Church · church, Hancock
  7. 15 km Back to Diamondhead

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Diamondhead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3149A Hoda Lake Dam (13 km)
    Beaches & coast2748Whitfield Bight (7 km)
    Churches2940Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1940Hawk at War Memorial Park (18 km)
    Museums1017Alice Moseley Folk Art and Antique Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens616Mississippi Aquarium (33 km)
    Other attractions48Pass Christian Light (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves47Half Moon Island (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Great Sand Hill (41 km)
    Parks13Buccaneer State Park (18 km)
    Treks02Tuxachanie Trail (52 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chua Bo De (100 km)

    Diamondhead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Diamondhead?

    Spanish Trail Church (church, about 15 km), Pass Christian Light (attraction, about 18 km), Merrill Shell Bank Light (attraction, about 25 km), Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (church, about 5 km), Whitfield Bight (beach, about 7 km), Saint Louis Bay (beach, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Diamondhead?

    133 places on Spotwander: 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 beaches & coast, 29 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Diamondhead?

    A Hoda Lake Dam, about 13 km by road; Chester Lee Lake Dam (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Diamondhead?

    Whitfield Bight, about 7 km by road; Saint Louis Bay (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Diamondhead?

    Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, about 5 km by road; Bay Saint Louis Church of Christ (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Diamondhead?

    Start in Diamondhead, visit Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, then Whitfield Bight, then Saint Louis Bay, then Bay of Saint Louis, then Spanish Trail Church, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Diamondhead?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Diamondhead

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Diamondhead’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Diamondhead on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.